Communications Manager, Stakeholder Engagement

Advancement & Partnerships:

Join our dynamic and growing Advancement & Partnerships team as we work together to power partnerships and transform lives through philanthropy.

Together, we can unleash the potential of people and ideas to positively change the world. Your efforts on our team will help us to build the University for the Future.

The Opportunity:

The Communications Manager, Stakeholder Engagement is a creative storyteller, project manager, and team collaborator who works closely with university leaders to develop and deliver compelling content. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Communications and Marketing, this role supports donor and constituent engagement through executive communications, impactful messaging, and seamless collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Executive Communications: Create and manage content for external audiences, including correspondence, endowment reports, recognition society communications, and other donor-focused materials.

• Collaborative Engagement: Partner with teams across the university to meet donor and constituent communication needs on behalf of senior leaders, including the UCF President, Provost, and Senior Vice President for Advancement & Partnerships.

• Event Communications: Develop event materials, such as speaking points, invitations, and post-event correspondence for key donor and university events.

• Internal Communications: Lead internal communication strategies and execution for the Advancement & Partnerships division.

• Content Editing: Review, edit, and refine drafts, PowerPoints, and documents, ensuring alignment with university standards and protocols.

• Board Support: Assist with developing and editing documents and presentations for the Foundation Board of Directors.

• Strategic Contributions: Support the communications team with high-priority projects and strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in fundraising in a nonprofit, or higher education setting.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills with experience crafting executive-level communications.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects with attention to detail and timely delivery.

• Experience in donor or constituent communications, preferably within a university or nonprofit setting.

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively across teams and with senior leadership.

• Familiarity with internal communications strategies and execution.

• Proficiency in PowerPoint, design editing tools, and workflows for executive briefing processes.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Writing samples showcasing breadth of writing capabilities.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Classification Title: Communications Manager

Advancement and Partnerships values the unique contributions that each team member brings to our division. The determination of a successful candidate's starting salary will vary based on several factors, including education and relevant experience. The anticipated pay scale indicated for this position generally applies to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and several of the preferred qualifications outlined above.

We will accept applications for this position through Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. The University of Central Florida is closed for holiday break from Thursday, December 19, 2024, through Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Our search efforts will resume after the university closure, with interviews anticipated the third week of January 2025.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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