Communications Coordinator

Located in Camrose, AB this full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: www.hrs.ualberta.ca.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Communications Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant is an integral member of the Development Office team; works collaboratively and demonstrates an understanding of the importance of communications in fund development and advancing donor relations and serves as a creative resource in profiling Augustana Faculty fundraising efforts.

This position requires the ability to write effectively, creatively, and in the appropriate voice as we identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors and potential donors as well as providing support to the unit for day-to-day administrative functions and tasks.

 

Duties

• Supports the work of the Development Office in written communications that support Faculty priority messaging that reflects appropriate language for promoting Advancement activities
• Designs, implements, and coordinates communication materials for the Development Office activities
• Undertakes/oversees graphic design of all project activities to ensure cohesive design approach
• Provides writing support, implements processes, coordinates communication and oversees logistics (including deadlines) for the administration of the Community Awards program
• Assists in the preparation of weekly gift deposits, annual gift renewal documents and donor information packages
• Helps increases the awareness and understanding of the importance of fundraising activities on Campus by assisting in the development of a coordinated and cooperative effort amongst faculty, staff and volunteers
• Helps to support and maintain a cycle of activity to build awareness and actively engage the donor community
• Represents the Development Office and takes the lead in the coordination of special donor event activities, including primary responsibility for supporting the Community Awards Banquet
• Liaises with Augustana's Communications Coordinator, Webmaster and Central Advancement regarding priority messaging and up-dates
• Participates as an ambassador for Augustana Faculty Development at various internal and external functions throughout the year
• Provides general office support to the Augustana Development Office, Director, and Assistant Director

 

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary diploma or a degree in communications, office administration, graphic design, or related disciplines; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in communications, office administration, design or a related fields
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to develop strategies, plans and solutions to move projects through to completion; demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle competing priorities in a high-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to write for different target audiences and formats
• Strong attention to detail and concern for accuracy
• Strong working knowledge of various computer and social network environments, (e.g. Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Valid Class 5 Driver's license is an asset