* Supports the Division's goals by developing a comprehensive communications strategy across digital, print, and social media channels to achieve growth in engagement and philanthropy.* Collaborates with Division colleagues as a strategic, data-driven thought leader and innovative content creator for the development and execution of engagement and fundraising collateral including but not limited to fundraising campaigns, alumni newsletters, stewardship, gift proposals, donor profiles, gift announcements, invitations, and brochures, for digital, print and multimedia content, to effectively reach alumni, families and donors through compelling storytelling and thoughtful outreach.* Helps to manage the communications and engagement aspects of the Division’s technology and tools, working closely with Philanthropy Operations, to ensure optimal user experience, effective communications execution, and adherence to governance policies.* Stays up to date with current practices, social media trends, advancements in technology, seizing opportunities and adapting as needed to achieve successful results.* Regularly reports on communications and engagement metrics to show progress towards the Division's goals and makes recommendations to optimize campaigns and communications.* Helps represent the alumni and donor audience to University Marketing and Communications*.** Define the annual communications plan and budget for Division’s communications in collaboration with the AVP of Philanthropy and Engagement.* Balance discipline – planning, creating and measuring - with agility and handling the unexpected.* **Education and Experience:** Bachelor's degree plus five years of related experience in communications and engagement.* **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:** Knowledge and understanding of data-informed comprehensive communications strategy for engagement and fundraising. Has strong technical skills, knowledge, and experience in engagement, fundraising and communications technology, as well as analytics tools. High-level proficiency in essential design tools to include (all candidates to present work samples); specific skillset to include Adobe Creative Suite. Proven experience in core competencies within digital communication platforms for social media and email. Experience using social media management platform like Sprout Social. Exceptional writing and editing skills and a strong understanding of visual concepts, particularly within digital communications; expertise in core communications principles, strategies and best practices, as well as the evolving communications landscape. Creative self-starter with excellent organizational and planning skills to envision and innovate, oversee projects from concept to completion, and prioritize and pivot as needed. Strong diplomatic skills are required as well as the ability to work with senior executives, campus partners and donors. Ability to pitch ideas, share and receive constructive feedback, integrate varying points of view, and adapt to evolving technologies, platforms and trends. Exceptional professional interpersonal and team-building skills including collaboration with others to establish and maintain good working relationships across the organization. Excellent judgment and the ability to treat confidential information with discretion.* **Licensing/Professional Certifications:** NA* **Physical Requirements:** NA* **Other Requirements:** Must be available to work outside of office hours as needed, and staff major events for the university on occasional weeknights and weekends.* Experience with Raiser’s Edge database a plus.* Experience and proficiency with video creation and editing both short clips for social media usage and longer production for storytelling purposes.* Experience and proficiency with web design.* ETAMU is ranked among the top **30% in five online degree programs** and offers national recognized academic programs.* **Over 140 degree programs**, including nationally ranked online and graduate options.* **First accredited institution** to offer a competency-based bachelor’s degree in **criminal justice**.* **Distance education** offerings in Corsicana, Dallas, Frisco, McKinney, Mesquite, Bryan, and online.The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr