Alumni & Development Communic.Specialist

The Office of Alumni & Development is dedicated to enriching and advancing the experience for all students and building a student-centered culture with a commitment to inclusion and innovation. We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and alumni of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. When you join the team at Bridgewater State University, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. Job Details Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000. Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, some nights and weekends. This is a full-time, 12-month APA position subject to terms of the union agreement. Responsibilities Responsible for the online presence of the Alumni and Development Office and its various entities, including maintenance and oversight of the department’s social media and website. Create, design, and disseminate marketing and communication projects using print and digital communication channels to convey the university’s fundraising needs and engagement opportunities to various constituencies (donors, alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, foundations, community leaders, corporate partners, etc.). Gather and create department-specific content for multi-channel outreach including print materials, web stories, e‑mails, social media, newsletter features, and event promotion. Create and maintain alumni & development web content, social media content, newsletter features, and e‑mail blasts. Attend & photograph Alumni & Development sponsored events and maintain photography database. Responsible for writing, producing, and publishing the monthly Alumni & Development Newsletter. Create and maintain online materials including registration forms, scholarship recipient profiles, and other collateral as assigned. Collaborate with Development Team on crowdfunding activities, such as Giving Day, Giving Tuesday, and the Crimson Pride Challenge. Assist in the promotion of Scholarships. Develop and collaborate on marketing and registration materials for all events, including Bridgewater Alumni Association and Alumni Affinity Groups. Apply working knowledge of social media best practices and analytics. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Experience in designing marketing and communications materials including print, web, digital, and social media. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Drupal, and all Adobe products. Must possess excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. Ability to work well with minimal supervision and in a collaborative setting. Ability to produce high‑quality work under tight deadlines. Ability to actively contribute in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Must be positive, collaborative, diligent, and capable of managing multiple priorities/projects. Some nights and weekends may be required. All Department Sponsored Events And Activities. SCHEDULE/REQUIREMENTS Additional design work for the development and stewardship team is required as well as participation in all department‑sponsored events and activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nashville Public Radio