Associate Director – Advancement Communications

Vermont State University

Associate Director of Advancement Communications providing strategic leadership for comprehensive advancement communications. Focusing on multi-channel campaigns across a multi-campus university system.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • Vermont • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and operational management of a comprehensive advancement communications and direct marketing program
Develop and lead comprehensive advancement communications and direct marketing strategy supporting annual giving, donor acquisition, retention, and alumni engagement
Design, implement, and manage integrated multi-channel campaigns, including direct mail appeals, email marketing, newsletters, event invitations, and digital outreach
Collaborate with advancement leadership and gift officers to support donor engagement and stewardship strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business, or a related field
8 to 10 years of progressively responsible experience in direct marketing, advancement communications, fundraising, or closely related field
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating multi-channel marketing campaigns

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Long Term Disability
14 Paid Holidays
Medical, Personal, and Vacation Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

direct marketingadvancement communicationsmulti-channel campaignsemail marketingdigital outreachdonor acquisitiondonor retentionalumni engagementcampaign evaluation

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipoperational managementcollaboration