Stewardship Communications Advisor Job at University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, AB
$4,701–$5,323 a month
Job Title
Stewardship Communications Advisor
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We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Work where the world comes to create, discover and learn.
We are one of Canada’s top universities and leading research institutions. With more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students, two campuses (Lethbridge and Calgary), seven faculties and schools, and more than 2,500 employees, ULethbridge is Lethbridge’s second largest employer. Faculty and staff come together to contribute, each in their own way, to establishing ULethbridge as Canada’s destination university. In 2022, Lethbridge was recognized as one of Canada’s top small cities.
Position Details
The University External Relations Office is currently accepting applications for a Stewardship Communications Advisor. This is a full-time, continuing position reporting directly to the Director of Community Engagement. This position is responsible for planning and executing communications and recognition programs that deepen relationships with donors, alumni, and community members to advance the University’s key priorities and inspire continued philanthropy.
Working closely with frontline fundraisers and University leadership, this position will play a key role in directing and implementing a comprehensive stewardship program, working to ensure stakeholders are delighted by the gratitude, acknowledgement, and recognition they receive. With a thorough understanding of institutional priorities and key messages, the Advisor will create and manage a suite of stewardship materials, including acknowledgement letters and communications, impact reports and stories, as well as other associated assets.
With an understanding of the link between stewardship and cultivation, the Advisor will be responsible for the development of materials to support prospect strategies with leadership, annual, and major giving relationship managers. The Advisor facilitates the maintenance and regular review of stewardship activities, ensuring the technological, operational and communications requirements of the stewardship program are met and seeks to improve operations and reporting through broader campus involvement. Collaborating with team members throughout External Relations and across the University, the incumbent will enthusiastically seek out opportunities and actively motivate others to contribute content and information to be used for stewardship purposes.
Working closely with frontline fundraisers and University leadership, this position will play a key role in directing and implementing a comprehensive stewardship program, working to ensure stakeholders are delighted by the gratitude, acknowledgement, and recognition they receive. With a thorough understanding of institutional priorities and key messages, the Advisor will create and manage a suite of stewardship materials, including acknowledgement letters and communications, impact reports and stories, as well as other associated assets.
With an understanding of the link between stewardship and cultivation, the Advisor will be responsible for the development of materials to support prospect strategies with leadership, annual, and major giving relationship managers. The Advisor facilitates the maintenance and regular review of stewardship activities, ensuring the technological, operational and communications requirements of the stewardship program are met and seeks to improve operations and reporting through broader campus involvement. Collaborating with team members throughout External Relations and across the University, the incumbent will enthusiastically seek out opportunities and actively motivate others to contribute content and information to be used for stewardship purposes.
Position Qualifications
A post-secondary degree, preferably in communications, business, development or a related field.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and proven experience working within existing brand guidelines.
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively and maintain a good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in diverse teams and operate with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
- Advanced organizational and time management skills. Proven ability to prioritize and complete tasks while working in an environment with multiple competing deadlines.
- Well-developed research, synthesis, analysis, writing and presentation skills, with the ability to prepare reports and recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to support a high-impact customer-focused service environment.
- Experience advising clients and colleagues, and negotiating project scope and timelines would be an asset.
- High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
Starting Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$4,701.00 - $5,323.00 monthly
Full Salary Range (at 1.0 FTE)
$4,701.00 - $5,945.00 monthly (AUPE - Grade 11)
Campus
Lethbridge
Employment Group
AUPE
Position Category
Other
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