Associate Director, Development Communications

Description

Special Instructions to Applicants : All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues. The cover letter should include a link to an online portfolio of work samples.

About Rice :

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lectures series courses and student government. Developing close-knit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.

Position Summary :

Reporting to the Director Development Communications the Associate Director Development Communications is an excellent writer creative strategist and master storyteller who helps shape the voice of Rice Universitys fundraising efforts. More than just a writing job this position is about crafting narratives that inspire generosity and strengthen relationships.

As a key member of a collaborative team of writers designers and fundraising communication professionals you will :

• Create persuasive case statements and proposals that drive philanthropic investment.
• Craft presidential-level correspondence that reflects Rices mission and values.
• Interview donors and stakeholders to develop powerful stories that demonstrate philanthropic impact.
• Develop compelling marketing content that elevates our brand.
• Lead creative strategy on select projects organizing brainstorming sessions pitching bold concepts and aligning messaging with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker meticulous researcher and exceptional writer who understands how to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. The position is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment love collaboration but can work independently and bring creativity and precision to every project.

Workplace Requirements :

This position is offered asa hybrid role combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support Rice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.

Minimum Requirements :

In lieu of a bachelors degree in English liberal arts or journalism a bachelors degree in any field with a total of 5 years of professional writing experience would be accepted

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Rice University HR Benefits : Mission and Values : Mission and Values Rice University

Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Rice Universitys Disability Resource Center at or for support.

If you have any additional questions please email us at . Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1