Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Manager, Advancement Communications
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, United States, 12182
Manager, Advancement Communications
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Development and Fundraising, Communication and Media, CFHE
Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary
The Manager of Advancement Communications reports to the Director of Advancement Communications and Donor Impact and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day marketing and communications activity within Institute Advancement, providing communications support and management for planned giving, annual giving, regional and constituent development, alumni engagement (including the RAA as needed), and events.
The Manager works closely with the Director on all stewardship initiatives to ensure alignment on messaging, brand enforcement, and strategy within Advancement Communications and Donor Impact, IA, and the Institute. The Manager will coordinate with all Advancement Communications and Donor Impact staff to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and integration of communication across all programs, and supports Institute Advancement’s fundraising, participation, and engagement goals through effective marketing, communications, and brand management in alignment with the Office of Community Engagement and Communications (OCEC). In collaboration with the Director and Communications staff, the Manager will ensure targeted communications and strategies are considered and implemented for all identified audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Five (5) years of communications experience in a non-profit setting including two years in a supervisory role
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in higher education fundraising
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A demonstrable record of successful persuasive writing that has generated fundraising results
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work with limited direction, and to work on more than one project/task at a time in a collaborative, academic/research environment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and assigning projects
Must be proactive and able to work without supervision, demonstrate high self-motivation
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow up
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
Requires ability to work with a diverse population
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel
Occasional overnight travel may be required
Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 09 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY
Categories: Staff, Development and Fundraising, Communication and Media, CFHE
Who we are
Why Rensselaer? Join Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's dynamic global community of changemaker including some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and an IBM Quantum One computer - the first university-based quantum computer in the U.S.
Are you ready to change the world? Apply now!
Job Summary
The Manager of Advancement Communications reports to the Director of Advancement Communications and Donor Impact and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day marketing and communications activity within Institute Advancement, providing communications support and management for planned giving, annual giving, regional and constituent development, alumni engagement (including the RAA as needed), and events.
The Manager works closely with the Director on all stewardship initiatives to ensure alignment on messaging, brand enforcement, and strategy within Advancement Communications and Donor Impact, IA, and the Institute. The Manager will coordinate with all Advancement Communications and Donor Impact staff to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and integration of communication across all programs, and supports Institute Advancement’s fundraising, participation, and engagement goals through effective marketing, communications, and brand management in alignment with the Office of Community Engagement and Communications (OCEC). In collaboration with the Director and Communications staff, the Manager will ensure targeted communications and strategies are considered and implemented for all identified audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Five (5) years of communications experience in a non-profit setting including two years in a supervisory role
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in higher education fundraising
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A demonstrable record of successful persuasive writing that has generated fundraising results
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work with limited direction, and to work on more than one project/task at a time in a collaborative, academic/research environment
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and assigning projects
Must be proactive and able to work without supervision, demonstrate high self-motivation
Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow up
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
Ability to work in a team environment
Requires ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
Requires ability to work with a diverse population
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel
Occasional overnight travel may be required
Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate
Expected hiring range: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) (https://hr.rpi.edu/benefits) .
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Advertised: 09 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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