Director of Development Communications and Content Creation

Job Title

Director of Development Communications and Content Creation

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Division of Institutional Advancement

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,740.67 monthly

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Director of Development Communications and Content Creation will execute a leading-edge, best-practice communications program for Tarleton State’s Office of Development that exemplifies appreciation in contemporary, compelling and highly creative ways. The Director will be expert in essential software applications aligned with the position’s core responsibilities and will serve as a liaison between the Office of Development and Tarleton State’s Department of Marketing and Communications.

In this role, the Director will represent a clearinghouse for the Office of Development related to communications and marketing-based priorities thus streamlining workflow and maximizing internal collaboration. The Director, in addition, will manage the Office of Development’s digital domains, including the Tarleton Fund (annual giving) website, social media platforms, and external communications strategy.

It is expected that the Director will bring a level of novel, exciting creativity and a track record for defining, creating, and executing projects, programs, and initiatives that successfully engage external audiences via contemporary, modern channels. The Director will be an advanced communicator, a proven writer, and a professional capable of effectively communicating across myriad audiences and constituencies. The Director, in addition, will have direct experience with website design and management and thus able to effectively create and drive modern web environments critical to elevating, with donors and supporters, Tarleton State as a model, 21st century university.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Director of Development Communications and Content Creation will play a critical role in growing and expanding Tarleton State’s donor community. This is an in-office position located in Stephenville, Texas with regular work hours of Monday to Friday from 8Am to 5PM or as work requirements indicate which may include afterhours, evenings, and some weekends. Must be able to work remotely if requested by the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as the liaison between the Office of Development and the Department of Marketing and Communications at Tarleton State University.

Serves in a “clearinghouse” role to streamline marketing / communications-based requests, prioritize requests, and deliver content in a timely and highly professional manner in concert with the Department of Marketing and Communications.

To sit on the Department of Marketing and Communications leadership team to solidify coordination, communication, and efficacy between said unit and the Office of Development.

Parlays a high level of modern creative competency into best-practice graphic design and digital tools dedicated to donor appreciation, engagement, and confidence.

Modernizes the Office of Development’s communications efforts through the use of leading-edge technology and modern digital mediums.

Manages the Tarleton Fund website, using the domain as a showcase for donor appreciation, student-centered impact, and high-level achievement.

Creates modern proposal templates that exemplify excellence and contemporary style.

Supports the Office of Development’s major gifts team by providing leading-edge design services while ensuring that development-centric external communications emanating from colleges and units across campus are aligned, coordinated, and strategic.

Manages digital communication that inspires donors from all backgrounds and creates a collective confidence in Tarleton State and the university’s exciting trajectory.

Creates modern, compelling graphics for invitations, flyers, social media posts, philanthropic proposals, corporate sponsorship requests, stewardship-based donor communications.

Utilizes modern technology and design software to present external communications in a polished, professional, and dignified fashion that exemplifies a commitment to excellence.

Mini-campaigns

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Ten years of related experience in communications

Preferred Education and Experience:

Masters degree from an accredited institution.

Ten years successful professional experience in a content creation role (communications, graphic design, web design and support)

Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both verbal and written.

The ability to be customer service-oriented and bring together various institutional partners with varying interests is essential.

Highly collaborative and a team player. Must exhibit cultural competence. Problem-solving skills, creativity, positivity, and the ability to manage several assignments simultaneously are required

A superior attention to detail.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proven experience in core competencies: graphic design, web services, external communications.

Experience in engaging external audiences with intent to sell via modern communications mediums.

High-level proficiency in essential, modern design tools to include (all candidates to present work samples):Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Photoshop

Experience with web design and proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills;

Exceptional professional interpersonal and team-building skills including collaboration with others to establish and maintain good working relationships;

Other requirements:

The scope of the job may require travel and attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, events, seminars and workshops

Salary:

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits – employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

Doctoral Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/doctoral-edu-guidelines/) – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

Fully covered employee health insurance

Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/)

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Vacation

Longevity pay

Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events

Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

Employee Wellness Release Time

Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

Strategic Planning for the Next Decade – Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/)

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Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html)

Benefits

University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/)

Research and Economic Development

Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html)

Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .