Director of Advancement Communications

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related academic discipline. Five years of relevant experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Performs complex and highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Office of University Advancement.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

• Provides leadership, vision, and management for the Division of University Advancement communications.
• Leads strategic communications efforts to support the university's advancement goals, including fundraising, alumni engagement, corporate partnerships, and stewardship.
• Ensures consistent, compelling messaging that strengthens relationships with donors, alumni, and friends of the institution while elevating the university's brand.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive communications plan to advance fundraising, alumni relations, and engagement priorities.
• Ensures messaging aligns with the university's mission, brand standards, and advancement goals.
• Advises advancement leadership on communications strategies for campaigns, events, and donor engagement.
• Leads the creation of print, digital, and video content for donor impact stories, alumni publications, stewardship reports, campaign collateral, and event materials.
• Oversees the editorial direction, design, and production of advancement publications and digital platforms (magazines, newsletters, websites, social media).
• Develops talking points, speeches, and scripts for advancement leaders and senior administrators.
• Collaborates with development officers to craft personalized proposals, stewardship reports, and communications tailored to donors.
• Partners with alumni relations to enhance communication touchpoints, including event promotion and alumni success stories.
• Strengthens recognition and stewardship programs through thoughtful, targeted communications.
• Supervises communications staff, freelancers, or vendors as needed.
• Works closely with Integrated Marketing Communications to align advancement messaging with institutional campaigns.
• Serves as the primary communications liaison for major advancement initiatives, including capital campaigns.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Posted: 07-Feb-26

Location: Huntsville, Texas

Categories: Executive, Executive Director

Internal Number: 46172

Requisition: 202600006ES

Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative

Department: Office of University Advancement