University of Illinois Springfield
Associate Director OR Director of Advancement Communications, UIS
University of Illinois Springfield, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Associate Director OR Director of Advancement Communications, UIS
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Associate Director OR Director of Advancement Communications, UIS
role at
University of Illinois Springfield
Posting Category:
E
About UIS:
Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at
http://www.uis.edu .
Application deadline:
10/27/2025
Salary Range:
Associate Director: $60,000 - $66,000; Director: $66,000 - $70,000
Summary:
Responsible for the development and implementation of advancement-focused marketing and communication tactics that leverage the university brand and/or programs, and enhance fundraising and alumni relations efforts including but not limited to: writing fundraising proposals and appeals, website design and management, interviewing individuals and writing stories, event scripting, and creating digital and print materials.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares digital assets, event materials, gift proposals, and other print materials for Advancement, including content development for print, digital, and video publications.
Writes and designs print and online communications to highlight, recognize and solicit donors; interviews donors, alumni, students, and others for marketing/communications content; creates donor newsletters and stories.
Prepares scripts and speaker details for chancellor and other event speakers; organizes staging, photography and AV needs. Manages development of videos and slide decks for events.
Establishes and cultivates collaborative relationships with the university community including alumni, donors, students, campus groups, faculty, and staff. Works closely with institutional communications team members to identify, pursue, write, and edit relevant fundraising and marketing materials and to facilitate campaign goals.
In coordination with the development directors and corporate & foundation relations staff, prepares letters of inquiry, grants, position papers, concept papers, key correspondence and proofreading to garner private support from corporations, foundations and individuals with major donor potential. Works with stewardship staff to prepare donor stewardship communications including impact reports and routine and special thank you letters.
Ensures that alumni and donor photos and stories are added to records in the database. Shares news stories with appropriate individuals on campus.
Builds social media and web presence and maintains both internal and external donor communications; stays current on best practices in fundraising communications and emerging platforms/tech/strategies.
Tracks and analyzes website statistics for optimization; measures mass solicitations analytics; provides counsel to colleagues across the university on strategy, analytics and university expectations for fundraising and donor relations.
Develops the branding campaign, visual branding, and online digital presence for the Division of Advancement's efforts. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations or a related field
For an Associate Director: Three (3) years (36 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, graphic design, or a related professional area.
For Director: Five (5) years or more of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, graphic design AND one (1) year experience working in fundraising communications or marketing.
Experience and ability to write compelling stories.
Note: Master's degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for two (2) years (12 months) of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing articles and social media posts.
Experience in designing marketing materials including event logos and digital assets, proposals, info sheets, fliers, etc., or willingness to be trained in this area.
Experience working in fundraising or nonprofit communications or marketing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Exceptional proofreading and editing skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of and appreciation for public higher education.
Physical Demands
Sitting: Frequently
Travel Requirements 0%
Employment Policies and other information UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at
hremployment@uis.edu
or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.
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Associate Director OR Director of Advancement Communications, UIS
role at
University of Illinois Springfield
Posting Category:
E
About UIS:
Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at
http://www.uis.edu .
Application deadline:
10/27/2025
Salary Range:
Associate Director: $60,000 - $66,000; Director: $66,000 - $70,000
Summary:
Responsible for the development and implementation of advancement-focused marketing and communication tactics that leverage the university brand and/or programs, and enhance fundraising and alumni relations efforts including but not limited to: writing fundraising proposals and appeals, website design and management, interviewing individuals and writing stories, event scripting, and creating digital and print materials.
Duties & Responsibilities
Prepares digital assets, event materials, gift proposals, and other print materials for Advancement, including content development for print, digital, and video publications.
Writes and designs print and online communications to highlight, recognize and solicit donors; interviews donors, alumni, students, and others for marketing/communications content; creates donor newsletters and stories.
Prepares scripts and speaker details for chancellor and other event speakers; organizes staging, photography and AV needs. Manages development of videos and slide decks for events.
Establishes and cultivates collaborative relationships with the university community including alumni, donors, students, campus groups, faculty, and staff. Works closely with institutional communications team members to identify, pursue, write, and edit relevant fundraising and marketing materials and to facilitate campaign goals.
In coordination with the development directors and corporate & foundation relations staff, prepares letters of inquiry, grants, position papers, concept papers, key correspondence and proofreading to garner private support from corporations, foundations and individuals with major donor potential. Works with stewardship staff to prepare donor stewardship communications including impact reports and routine and special thank you letters.
Ensures that alumni and donor photos and stories are added to records in the database. Shares news stories with appropriate individuals on campus.
Builds social media and web presence and maintains both internal and external donor communications; stays current on best practices in fundraising communications and emerging platforms/tech/strategies.
Tracks and analyzes website statistics for optimization; measures mass solicitations analytics; provides counsel to colleagues across the university on strategy, analytics and university expectations for fundraising and donor relations.
Develops the branding campaign, visual branding, and online digital presence for the Division of Advancement's efforts. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations or a related field
For an Associate Director: Three (3) years (36 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, graphic design, or a related professional area.
For Director: Five (5) years or more of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, graphic design AND one (1) year experience working in fundraising communications or marketing.
Experience and ability to write compelling stories.
Note: Master's degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for two (2) years (12 months) of work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience writing articles and social media posts.
Experience in designing marketing materials including event logos and digital assets, proposals, info sheets, fliers, etc., or willingness to be trained in this area.
Experience working in fundraising or nonprofit communications or marketing.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Exceptional proofreading and editing skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of and appreciation for public higher education.
Physical Demands
Sitting: Frequently
Travel Requirements 0%
Employment Policies and other information UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at
hremployment@uis.edu
or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.
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