University Advancement Communications Specialist

🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Communications 🗓️ September 30th, 2026

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Missouri State University is hiring a University Advancement Communications Specialist. This role involves developing, writing, designing, and producing strategic print and digital communications to support fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni relations, and campaign initiatives. The specialist tells compelling stories that inspire philanthropy and collaborates with university staff to ensure communications align with branding and strategic priorities.

Highlights

Develop, write, edit, design, and produce integrated print and digital communications for University Advancement.

Research and create compelling stories that showcase donor impact and university experiences.

Support fundraising, donor stewardship, alumni relations, and campaign initiatives through multimedia communications.

Collaborate with University Advancement staff and campus partners to ensure audience-centered, visually engaging materials consistent with university branding.

Proficiency required in Adobe Creative Cloud for graphic design and production of promotional materials.

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least two years of professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design, higher education, or nonprofit communications is required.