Simmons School of Business

Communications

• Set and lead the overall Advancement content and communications strategy in partnership with Advancement leadership, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities, fundraising goals, and campaign objectives
• Develop and oversee integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns by generating new content and strategically repurposing existing assets across platforms
• Build and sustain strong relationships with Advancement colleagues, University Marketing Communications, Donor Relations and Stewardship, and campus partners, positioning Advancement Communications as a trusted strategic advisor
• Collaborate closely with Donor Relations and Stewardship to deliver effective, timely, and customizable donor stewardship communications and impact reporting that strengthen donor confidence and long-term engagement
• Serve as lead writer for Advancement, personally authoring high-priority, high-visibility communications, including campaign messaging and major gift materials
• Assign, manage, and edit writing projects for staff and freelance writers; provide coaching and feedback to ensure quality, clarity, and strategic focus
• Oversee editorial planning by maintaining story pipelines and editorial calendars that reflect Advancement priorities and timelines
• Establish and enforce editorial standards, ensuring consistency with Advancement messaging and compliance with the University’s editorial style guide
• Implement and manage a rigorous review and proofreading process to ensure accuracy, quality, and readiness of all communications prior to publication
• Manage complex communications projects and perform other duties as assigned in support of Advancement and institutional goals.

Director of Advancement Communications – Hybrid Eligible