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Position Number:
FPA19W
Director of Strategic Communications and Proposals
Full Time Professional
William & Mary
610000 University Advancement
At William & Mary, we convene great hearts and minds to meet the most pressing needs of our time. As such, the university aspires to attract and retain exceptional students, faculty, and staff who keep W&M at the forefront of teaching, learning, and research. University Marketing emphasizes three core areas - enrollment, advancement, and reputation - to enhance William & Mary's standing as a top institution of higher learning in the U.S. and around the globe. Through its work to strengthen brand perception, student recruitment, alumni engagement, and fundraising, University Marketing advances William & Mary's distinctive excellence, raises its profile worldwide, and secures its financial foundation - creating meaningful connections and wide-ranging impact for all times coming.
Consistent with the University's shared services agreement with the William & Mary Foundation, this position is assigned 5% effort to support Foundation Services, LLC, a subsidiary of the William & Mary Foundation.
The Director of Strategic Communications and Proposals is a leader on the strategic communications team in University Marketing at William & Mary. The Director provides a full range of communications services to meet major goals of University Advancement and the university as a whole.
The director leads strategic communications for key university priorities, particularly in areas that connect funding priorities, principal prospect/donor management, marketing efforts, engagement initiatives, and strategic events with broader university goals. The director is responsible for developing strategic communications plans that advance fundraising initiatives, proposals, and priorities that align with the university's strategic plan, campaign goals, and philanthropic interests of major prospects as well as special university-wide projects. The director's portfolio of work prioritizes high-level, strategic projects in support of the university's priorities, specifically donor proposals at the $1M+ level, and complex proposals with multiple stakeholders. The director also supports key university initiatives and is responsible for project execution and project deliverables.
The director works with development officers and advancement staff across the university to devise strategic plans for engagement initiatives and donor events on campus, across the U.S., and in key global regions. The director also collaborates closely with leadership, faculty, and advancement staff to develop concepts, conduct in-depth research, and write strategic communications and proposals that support university initiatives.
The successful director of strategic communications and proposals will be an innovator - a values-driven professional who will foster a culture of belonging. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, Virginia, that offers a flexible work environment.
Please review the full position description with all job duties under the "Featured Job Opportunities" on the University Advancement recruitment website:
https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/index.php
This position will require additional hours beyond the typical work week to include evenings and weekends.
No
Exempt
No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited
Faculty or Staff: 12 month
Hybrid (works remotely at least 1 day per week but not full-time)
Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Up to $80,000, commensurate with experience
All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.
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William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to:
https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none
08/08/2024
01/02/2025
Yes
No more than three (3) examples of proposals or other examples of persuasive language.
William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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