American University is building a sophisticated Advancement program and the Office of Campaign Engagement within the Office of Development and Alumni Relations plays a key role in the department’s activities. Campaign Engagement leads and executes a broad range of fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship activities throughout the donor life cycle. The unit develops strategies to recognize and increase engagement and philanthropic support for American University and to build and nurture the university’s relationship with its alumni, donors, and prospects.

This position is a member of the Advancement Communications creative team and reports to the Director of Advancement Communications and Campaign Coordinator. This position is responsible for creating advancement communications content for the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Individual and collaborative writing projects may include stewardship communications, fundraising marketing collateral, solicitations, proposals, news and magazine stories, video scripts, event messaging, and web and social content.

The worker normally performs their job indoors in an office environment. Minimal travel for project work, conferences, and training required. Occasionally may be required to support department events during evenings and weekends

• 1-3 Years’ Experience in related fields and familiarity with development communications and persuasive writing.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism and Public Affairs; or closely related field
• 3-5 Years’ Experience in higher education or philanthropic campaigns.
• Skill using Adobe Creative Suite

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of background check
• Demonstrated ability as a versatile and persuasive writer with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment and proven history of successful collaboration across teams and/or units
• Proficiency with MS Office programs including MS Word and MS PowerPoint; capable of handling most letter writing, printing, and mailing, and basic desktop publishing
• Excellent customer service skills (including responding quickly, diplomatically, thoughtfully, and creatively to feedback from clients, while keeping the project headed toward the agreed-upon goal)
• Extremely high level of professionalism; superior tact, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential information