Tulane University · 22 hours ago
Executive Director, Development Communications
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTulane University is seeking an Executive Director of Advancement Marketing and Communications to lead strategic marketing and communications efforts. This role oversees brand management, campaign messaging, and digital strategy to engage key audiences and drive philanthropic and alumni engagement.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Lead strategic marketing and communications efforts to advance the university’s philanthropic and alumni engagement goals
Serve as the communications and marketing strategist for Advancement
Serve as a senior advisor and collaborative partner to Advancement leadership
Ensure alignment of marketing and communications with institutional priorities and audience needs in partnership with University Marketing and Communications
Oversee brand management, campaign messaging, digital strategy, creative and communications strategies and development across all Advancement initiatives
Ensure that all messaging and storytelling efforts reflect the institution’s mission, engage key audiences, and drive philanthropic and alumni engagement in a multichannel environment
Serve as the central point of contact for campaign communications and executive project manager for the Senior Vice President for Advancement
Qualification
Required
Excellent writing skills
Experience in strategic planning and client service
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle numerous projects in a timely manner
Ability to adjust and respond to unscheduled developments requiring immediate attention
Solid computer skills including working knowledge of the Microsoft suite and basic design skills
An understanding of brand management across all channels
Must possess strong leadership and management skills with proven ability to motivate a team
Comprehensive understanding of traditional and emerging media
A collaborative approach to management
Bachelor's Degree in a field related to communications is required
10 years of experience in developing and implementing a successful advancement communications program
Significant experience in supervision of staff, management of budgets, strategic planning and client service
Company
Tulane University
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2018-11-14Grant· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Janaki Sundaresan
Co-Founder of Health Equity Fellowship
Lekh Parekh
Co-founder and Vice President of Tulane Table Tennis Club
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