University Advancement Communications Specialist

🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Communications 🗓️ September 24th, 2026

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Missouri State University is hiring a University Advancement Communications Specialist. This role develops, writes, edits, designs, and produces strategic print and digital communications that promote University Advancement's mission. The specialist crafts integrated communications to support fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni relations, and campaign initiatives, collaborating with staff and partners to ensure brand consistency and audience engagement.

Highlights

Develop, write, edit, design, and produce strategic print and digital communications.
Create integrated communications supporting fundraising, alumni relations, donor stewardship, and campaign initiatives.
Use strategic storytelling, graphic design, social media, digital communications, and marketing materials.
Collaborate with University Advancement staff and campus partners.
Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field required.
At least two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, higher education, or nonprofit communications required.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and experience developing integrated print and digital communications required.
Strong written, verbal, research, presentation, and customer service skills needed.
Position requires attending after-hours events and possible travel.
Annual salary is $44,000; position is exempt, full-time, and not eligible for work visa sponsorship.