Job Posting Title:
Communications Coordinator
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Hiring Department:
University Development Office
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
General Notes
About The University of Texas at Austin
What starts here changes the world.
The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.
Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.
Learn more about UT’s mission and values, leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan.
Why Join Texas Development?
The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world.
Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state’s history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.
Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.
Join us and change the world.
Benefits
The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.
Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.
Purpose
The communications coordinator will develop content and coordinate marketing and communications efforts focused on lead generation and internal communications as assigned. They will write, collect, produce and edit content for various print and digital fundraising collateral including What Starts Here campaign materials, magazine and newsletter articles, donor stories, impact stories, video scripts and event materials. They will assist and support the Associate Director of Internal Communications with internal content creation and editing to further strategic goals and keep the Texas Development community informed. They will focus heavily on storytelling that inspires, acknowledges and promotes philanthropy at UT.
Responsibilities
Internal Communications
- Collaborate closely with Associate Director of Internal Communications on the organization's internal communications initiatives.
- Write and edit talking points, presentations, newsletters, email communications and content for Texas Development’s employee intranet.
- Assist with posting, distribution and tracking of internal communications projects.
- Collaborate with individual stakeholders to develop and provide guidance on internal communications content.
Development Marketing and Communications
- Contribute story ideas, interview subjects and develop content for all forms and channels of development communications.
- Create content for impact reports that thank and steward donors.
- Create content for lead generation marketing campaigns to identify prospective donors.
- Write video scripts.
- Assist in developing content for biannual Texas Leader magazine and bimonthly Changing the World series published in Alcalde magazine.
- Assist with Development event marketing materials and event coordination.
- Assist with university-wide story collection and cataloging and write new stories to support What Starts Here fundraising campaign.
- Write and post content as assigned for development digital properties, including giving.utexas.edu.
- Work with University Communications to secure placement of development stories on UT Austin-wide channels.
- Edit and proof development materials as assigned, ensuring that the best editorial standards are met.
- Ensure consistent use of campaign messaging and UT Austin branding.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field. Five years related experience in development communications, writing/editing, marketing or general communications. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Proven abililty to prioritize, manage and organize multiple projects that consistently meet deadlines and budget. Proven ability to write clear, concise, accurate and compelling donor-centric content. Highly detail-oriented. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of AP Style. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven years experience in development communications. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Eloqua email marketing software, video editing software and Asana project management tool.
Salary Range
$70,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Occasional evening, holiday or weekend hours during peak periods and/or for events
Occasional travel may be required primarily for training or event support
Required Materials
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
