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Job Summary

The Sr. Communications Specialist reports to the Manager of Advancement Communications, and is responsible for creating, implementing, and assessing targeted communications, solicitations, and direct marketing strategies for key IA internal and external audiences, including special constituencies such as annual donors, parents, young and graduate alumni, reunion classes, corporate partners, students, and other identified audiences. The Senior Communications Specialist supports all web-related projects for Institute Advancement philanthropic efforts for annual donors, which may include stewardship and donor relations-related writing and key projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field such as journalism, communications, or public relations
• 5 years of directly related professional experience in a comparable setting

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education is highly preferred
   

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in writing content for a variety of audiences and a number of different channels, including email solicitations, web content, social media campaigns, and marketing collateral
• Must be proactive and able to work without supervision
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage several projects from beginning to end with minimal supervision
• Ability to work quickly, flexibly, cooperatively and independently in a pro-active, customer-service oriented environment
• Demonstrated communication planning skills and ability to promote brands
• Demonstrated influential communication style and ability to strategize and lead others
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in fast paced, rapidly changing environment and meet established goals and objectives

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $61,000 - $65,000 per year

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity, Race/Sex/Veterans/Disability Employer.