Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The University of Montana Foundation is seeking a Marketing and Communications professional to join our team at a Director or Senior Director level, depending on experience and qualifications. The position below outlines the Director-level requirements; individuals with a more advanced background in Marketing and Communications may be considered for the Senior Director level.

Applicants who advance beyond the first round of interviews will be evaluated to determine the appropriate title and level based on their skills, experience, and professional history.

At the University of Montana Foundation, the lives we change will change the world. We inspire donors to bolster UM’s mission of providing an accessible, affordable, and world-class education.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the people and culture of the University we serve, fostering an environment that allows us to inspire each other to our best work. We act with integrity and respect, and work to create a team where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

Why Work for Us?

• Retirement Planning: 403(b) employer contribution of 11%, no employee match required!
• Flexible Work Arrangement: Opportunity for a part-time remote work arrangement each week
• Generous Time off Benefits : Team members accrue four weeks of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year, with an additional 11 days of holiday leave
• Family Support : Paid parental leave for new parents
• Health and Wellness : Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, and short-term and long-term disability pay protection benefits
• Career Advancement : Professional development opportunities
• Competitive Pay : Candidates can request the starting pay range by emailing   humanresources@supportum.org

Job Description

The Director of Marketing and Communications is a key leader in the Marketing and Communications Division, responsible for developing and executing comprehensive brand, marketing and communications strategies that serve the Foundation’s philanthropic mission.

This position reports to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications and guides the development and implementation of the Foundation’s brand marketing, communications and creative design strategies to build awareness, engagement and trust among donor audiences across its integrated and emerging channels. The Director works in close alignment with Marketing and Communications Division colleagues and Foundation functional leaders to develop and execute digital, multi-media and print marketing and communications campaigns and collateral to inspire donor decision-making and behaviors; serve, steward and recognize donors; and result in growing trust in the Foundation and philanthropic support of the University. The Director frequently collaborates with cross-Foundation colleagues, University communications and marketing colleagues, and campus leadership.

The Director leads a staff dedicated to executing on integrated marketing campaigns, targeted and broad communications and design, multi-format writing, project management and team collaboration, and measurement and analytics. They lead collaboration with external partners and vendors to produce best-in-class creative assets and communications from conception to completion, with a keen eye for detail and a flexible mindset. In this capacity, the Director guides and supervises social media management, website management/optimization, media strategy, and the production of a range of content and collateral including digital and print donor communications, newsletters, stewardship collateral, press releases, advertising assets, event communications and special report materials in support of project leaders and stated goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and management of three-person marketing and communications department
• Oversight of department planning and execution of range of MarCom strategies, including brand marketing, content, communications, digital engagement for broad and targeted audiences
• Oversight of all aspects of brand management, creative design and copywriting functions, processes and assets
• Leadership and active participation in strategic writing, storytelling and editing functions
• Project management and collaboration with several colleagues across functional areas to achieve stated organization-wide annual strategic plan objectives

Ideal Candidate:

• Established leadership experience in the marketing and communications field
• 5 or more years of professional experience, including some subset of areas such as fundraising or proposal development, journalism, public relations, digital marketing, program development, advertising, non-profit communications, higher education communications
• Project management skills with keen eye for detail, collaborative production excellence
• Extensive experience in writing and editing for multiple audiences across mediums
• Active knowledge and proficiency in use of marketing and communications tools and systems

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity 

The University of Montana Foundation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process at the University of Montana Foundation, contact humanresources@supportum.org. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Additional Information 

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Priority Application Date:

• Monday, August 18th Completed applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration.

If you do not meet all the qualifications of the position, you are still encouraged to apply.

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