Job Description
The Associate Director of Foundation Communications is responsible for managing and growing all Foundation and Alumni social media channels, producing and coordinating multimedia content (photo, video, blog), and overseeing student communications staff. This role develops and implements strategic communication plans that support Foundation priorities and strengthen engagement with alumni, friends, and fans. The ideal candidate brings a creative and collaborative mindset, a strong understanding of digital trends, and a passion for storytelling.
Join Our Team: Associate Director of Foundation Communications
Are you ready to be part of an energetic and unified team dedicated to transforming higher education? Our foundation is breaking down barriers between advancement, alumni relations, and stewardship to create a cohesive environment where philanthropy and innovative partnerships thrive. This is your chance to make a significant impact as we fulfill Our Call to Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University, aimed at elevating student support both financially and academically.
Why Join Us?
- Dynamic Team Environment: Collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to our mission.
- Cutting-Edge Initiatives: Be at the forefront of redefining philanthropy in education.
- Unified Structure: Work within a seamless organization with no barriers between key departments.
- Supportive Culture: A high-achieving work environment that values camaraderie and collaboration.
- Impactful Work: A mission that changes lives through education and philanthropy.
This role is primarily on-site to support close team collaboration and hands-on engagement with occasional opportunities for remote work.
Job Function:
The Associate Director of Foundation Communications is responsible for managing and growing all Foundation and Alumni social media channels, producing and coordinating multimedia content (photo, video, blog), and overseeing student communications staff. This role develops and implements strategic communication plans that support Foundation priorities and strengthen engagement with alumni, friends, and fans. The ideal candidate brings a creative and collaborative mindset, a strong understanding of digital trends, and a passion for storytelling.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Preferred Education:
Master’s degree in related field
Minimum Experience:
Two years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working in higher education, nonprofit, or alumni engagement environments.
- Familiarity with or experience using tools such as ThankView, WordPress, and InDesign.
- Experience managing and mentoring student employees or interns.
- Comfort using camera equipment and assisting in basic multimedia production (photo/video).
- Demonstrated ability to analyze digital engagement data and use insights to drive strategy.
- Appreciation for philanthropy, alumni relations, and the mission of public higher education.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Content Development & Management
- Manage and grow the Foundation and Alumni social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and execution of monthly content calendars and campaigns.
- Write, edit, and publish blog and newsletter content, including a quarterly e-newsletter.
- Coordinate and contribute to multimedia content creation, including photo and video, in collaboration with student employees or graduate assistants. While not directly responsible for editing/shooting, this role may assist in content capture and must be comfortable working with camera equipment.
- Schedule and coordinate photo/video shoots as needed.
- Team Management & Collaboration
- Hire, train, and supervise student communications employees and/or graduate assistants.
- Engage with a team of alumni who will serve as year-round digital ambassadors for the Ball State Foundation & Alumni.
- Lead and manage collaborative, multi-team communications projects and campaigns.
- Partner with internal Foundation teams to create and execute communication plans for philanthropy and engagement initiatives such as Our Call to Beneficence, the Ball State Fund, Cardinal Varsity Club (CVC), Rising Cardinals, and others.
- Work collaboratively with campus partners including University Marketing & Communications, Athletics, Colleges, and Student Affairs on large-scale campaigns and content initiatives.
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Create and execute communication strategies tailored to specific audiences, channels, and initiatives.
- Bring a strategic approach to social media and digital communications, focusing on growth, engagement, and meaningful calls to action.
- Monitor engagement analytics and adjust strategies to optimize impact.
- Administrative & Miscellaneous
- Stay current with digital trends and tools, particularly in the higher education and nonprofit space.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.
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