Assistant Vice President, Advancement Communications and Marketing Job at University of Central Florida
Unleash YOUR Potential With Us
As a next-generation public research institute, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.
UCF Advancement
OUR VALUE PROPOSITION:
UCF Advancement powers partnerships and transforms lives through philanthropy. Your efforts on our team will transform the lives of many students, enable innovative faculty research projects, equip centers and institutes of service to diverse populations, and forge strategic partnerships. Our most valuable asset is our people. UCF has never been restrained by our past because our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends have always been optimistic dreamers focused on the future possibilities. UCF’s rapid achievements are the result of the efforts of our people, and they will be our greatest asset as we focus on excellence.
UCF Advancement is the division made up by Development, Administration and Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving and supports the UCF Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to assist donors wishing to offer private support to deliver resources beyond traditional funding sources, such as tuition, state support and government research grants. We are a powerful team of 130+ professionals who support the university by soliciting, accepting, and managing gifts as well as engaging alumni. Together, we work with alumni, friends, corporations, parents, and others who seek to make gifts in support of priorities and initiatives in alignment with the university’s strategic plan.
YOUR TOTAL HEALTH:
UCF offers a comprehensive benefits package with you and your total health in mind. As a result, we’ve been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of the Top 100 Companies for Working Families. Our benefits focus on your physical, mental, financial, social, and occupational well-being. Key benefits include:
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Hybrid remote work option with supervisory approval
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Tuition Waivers for you, your spouse, or eligible dependent child
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Very Generous Paid Time Off/Vacation Time & Sick Leave
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Paid Holidays
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Affordable Healthcare – including Medical, Dental, Vision, & Supplemental Plans (Accident/Cancer/Disability/Hospitalization)
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Multiple Retirement Plans
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Health Savings Accounts, Health & Wellness Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts
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Life and Disability Insurance
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Parental Leave
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Free Fitness Center
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Professional Development & LinkedIn Learning
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Discounted tickets to local theme parks, attractions, movie theaters, and transportation providers
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Discounted tickets to UCF School of Performing Arts
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UCF Technology Product Center Discounts on personal hardware and software
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On-campus childcare
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Many other benefits can be found here:https://hr.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/UCF_Employee_Benefits_Guide.pdf
WHY JOIN THE UCF ADVANCEMENT FAMILY:
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U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF above Cornell, Harvard, and Princeton as most innovative in its annual list of best colleges.
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Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF and its 13,000 faculty and staff members create life-changing opportunities for more than 70,000 students on campus and online. Orlando is a dynamic and diverse place to work and live. Ranked No. 6 on Forbes’ Best Cities for future job growth and the fastest-growing of the 30 largest regions in the U.S., The City Beautiful offers boundless possibilities.
The Opportunity:
The Assistant Vice President leads the development and execution of the Advancement Marketing and Communications program, ensuring that the Advancement brand identity is consistent with the UCF brand and that there is a strategic and results-driven approach to communications with alumni, donors, prospects, and community members. This position will play a critical role in the communications, marketing, and branding strategies for UCF's next comprehensive campaign.
Responsibilities:
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Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing plan that supports the organization's strategic goals and campaign aspirations and reaches a diverse constituent base across all media including but not limited to publications, video, web, digital, and social media.
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Serve as Advancement's Chief Communications Officer with key partners including the Office of the President, UCF's central marketing team, the UCF Foundation Board of Directors, the UCF Alumni Board, the UCF Board of Trustees, and colleagues across advancement. Serve as the marketing and communications advisor to the Senior Vice President for Advancement and Partnerships and CEO of the UCF Foundation, Inc., UCF's president, UCF's central communications and marketing team, and other institutional leaders regarding communication strategies and responses to breaking news, reputational impacts, major decisions, and events that intersect with UCF Advancement and Foundation priorities.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for media issues related to philanthropy and alumni relations.
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Develop and continually manage a system to measure the effectiveness of marketing and communication-related initiatives.
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Build and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships internally and externally with academic deans and department leaders, faculty, UCF athletics, administrative leaders, media, and the Florida business and national nonprofit sector in ways that help coordinate advancement marketing and communication efforts across all areas of UCF and in external relationships important to constituent engagement and philanthropy.
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Oversee the visual identity and branding of Advancement in keeping with the UCF brand. Develop, disseminate, and evaluate key messages for print and digital materials, briefing materials for Advancement staff and volunteer leaders (internal and external) ensuring that messages and materials are linked to a common and agreed upon set of core goals.
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Lead and mentor staff, providing strategic leadership and vision in directing the activities of the communications teams for Advancement, ensuring a culture and practice of shared resources in stewardship, creative services, digital strategy and publications development and dissemination.
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Review and make recommendations to Advancement leadership on partnerships and sponsorships in support of organization goals and review all contracts with external vendors in design, printing, and creative.
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Develop and lead creative campaigns and manage selected university-wide and college/unit-specific projects as needed and appropriate.
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Oversee the department's budget and ensure that resources are linked to priorities.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 10+ years relevant experience with at least 5+ years of leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Communications and marketing experience in a higher education or nonprofit environment.
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Experience leading communications and branding efforts for a comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Additional Application Materials Required:
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
Are Benefits Important to You?
Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:
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Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
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Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays
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Retirement savings options
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Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
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Education assistance
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Flexible work environment
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And more…For more benefits information, go to UCF Employee Benefits Guide (12-14-21)
Who Are We?
Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
UCF Foundation - Accounting
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Some weekends, evenings, and travel required as needed.
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
Negotiable
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http//www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.
As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
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