Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Carnegie Mellon University in the search for an Assistant Vice President for Advancement Communications and Marketing.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement Resources and Engagement Programs, the Assistant Vice President for Advancement Communications and Marketing will provide strategic leadership and oversight of a comprehensive advancement communication plan for digital, print and media marketing, and communication streams for Carnegie Mellon's audiences including alumni, parents, supporters, friends, faculty, staff, and students. The Assistant Vice President will direct, manage, and oversee the further development of a strategic and innovative engagement and communications approach for University Advancement constituencies that focuses on campaign and fundraising efforts. As part of these comprehensive communications and marketing efforts, the Assistant Vice President will direct and lead advancement's communication and design team, social media efforts as well as the annual giving and donor relations programs. The Assistant Vice President will be responsible for coordinating, collaborating, and providing expertise to all stakeholders, including campaign initiatives, fundraising teams, annual giving, and alumni relations on communications marketing strategies and deliverables, such as print collateral, press releases, speech content, event programming, email campaigns, and web presence to ensure that engaging, persuasive, and timely information is shared with all constituencies in one unified voice.

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology, and business to public policy, the humanities, and the arts. More than 15,000 students in CMU's seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation. A Carnegie Mellon education is marked by its strong focus on fundamental and versatile problem-solving skills, both within a specific discipline and with an interdisciplinary approach. The university respects and values students, acknowledging that varied talents and interests often span many specialties, and that the world's challenges and opportunities are rarely contained by a single discipline. Students can explore more than one field of study while developing the strong professional core that is the hallmark of a Carnegie Mellon education. CMU encourages students to expand their thinking in new and exciting dimensions, with a strong focus on experiential learning in and out of the classroom, on and off campus.

Carnegie Mellon is positioned like never before to meet the challenges of the 21st century. At the intersection of technology and humanity, CMU's research, innovation, and creativity will continue to guide the future as a world-class university. A member of the Association of American Universities, CMU generates more than $400 million in research annually and ranks No. 21 among national universities in U.S. News & World Report, with the undergraduate computer science program ranking No. 2 and graduate No. 1, undergraduate engineering ranking No. 8, and undergraduate business ranking No. 6.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience and at least 10 years of experience in advancement communications, as well as an understanding of higher education fundraising and institutional processes that include managing and reporting fundraising activities, is preferred for this position. Carnegie Mellon University will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to CMU, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. A successful completion of a background check is required for this position. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and rsum. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Carnegie Mellon University and the position of Assistant Vice President for Advancement Communications and Marketing as presented in the position prospectus.

Carnegie Mellon University offers a competitive salary, and a wide variety of benefits and programs designed to meet the needs of its faculty and staff members.

Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap or disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, ancestry, belief, veteran status or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state or local laws or executive orders.

Carnegie Mellon University is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr atkimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit:https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/3591.

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