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　　JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

　　The Office of Alumni Relations and Development in the College of the Liberal Arts (https://la.psu.edu/) seeks a creative communications professional to serve as its next Donor Communications Writer (Marketing and Communications Specialist) .

　　The primary role of the Donor Communications Writer is to conceptualize and produce strategic communications materials that recognize and strengthen donor engagement with, and philanthropic support of, the College and its strategic priorities.

　　Key responsibilities:

　　Writing, editing, and distributing materials (philanthropic impact reports, fact sheets, stories) that inspire alumni and other stakeholders to establish or deepen their relationship with the College

　　Researching, translating complex subject matter, and interviewing sources to produce content

　　Writing gift acknowledgment letters on behalf of the College’s Dean and the Senior Director of Development

　　Coordinating the collection and distribution of scholarship thank you letters from students to donors

　　Developing tools to ensure regular and effective contact with Liberal Arts' donors

　　Managing all communications related to the College’s donor stewardship efforts

　　As a key member of the Alumni Relations and Development team, the Donor Communications Writer will report to the College’s Associate Director of Donor Stewardship and will work collaboratively with the College’s Dean and Strategic Communications team.

　　This position will require working evening or weekend hours on a minimal occasion (typically 2-3 times a year).

　　Benefits include (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

　　Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

　　75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

　　Generous vacation and sick time

　　15 paid holidays/campus closure days

　　Education and Experience :This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A degree in Journalism, Communications, or English is preferred. Other required qualifications:

　　Demonstrated ability to be a dynamic self-starter who is able to work in a large team environment

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adhere to deadlines

　　Demonstrated attention to detail

　　Possesses content creation creativity

　　In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

　　Application Instructions :Please submit both a cover letter and resume as part of the application materials. Candidates advanced forward in the interview process should be prepared to submit samples of work to show breadth of experience.

　　The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

　　Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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　　Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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