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Req #: 234387

Department: UW ADVANCEMENT: UW LIBRARIES

Job Location Detail: Hybrid Eligible - 3 days in office, 2 days of telework

Posting Date: 05/16/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $5,667- $6,141 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf) Priority consideration will be given to applications completed by 5/30.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement (https://www.washington.edu/advancement/) . Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

This starts with creating a culture of belonging ( https://www.washington.edu/advancement/ua-dei-visions-values-and-actions/) within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.

UW Libraries has an exciting opening for an Advancement Engagement Officer. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Advancement Engagement Officer will play an important role on the UW Libraries Advancement team. Responsible for designing, developing and implementing donor-related communications, the Advancement Engagement Officer will also develop and manage annual events and appeals that encourage engagement and steward UW Libraries donors.

What You Will Do: Communications and Donor Engagement (65%)

• Develop and implement an annual donor and stewardship plan for Libraries Advancement. • Oversee, produce and align donor outreach and engagement opportunities with Libraries strategic fundraising priorities. • Generate appropriate, timely and accurate communications for donor audiences. Collaborate across Libraries to share stories of impact and success. • Develop content for digital and print materials, including appeals, web content, social media, spotlights and major stewardship reports. • Design and write impactful development materials, including case statements and one-pagers. • Create video communications, including ThankView videos, Husky Giving Day appeals and other donor stories. • Lead efforts to update and maintain the Libraries Advancement webpages. • Manage project timelines and content for digital and print communications. • In collaboration with the Libraries Director of Communications, measure the effectiveness of marketing strategies and recommend adjustments; ensure clarity of key messages in donor communications and materials. • Support the development of Libraries Advancement annual marketing plans and budgets. • Plan and direct the work of one student employee. • Occasionally work with freelance writers, designers, UW students and Libraries staff involved in outreach and event activities. • Coordinate with the Libraries Director of Communications and the University Marketing and Communications team on major gift announcements. • Ensure alignment of Libraries communication strategy and brand through consistent compliance of processes and timelines as defined by the Libraries Director of Communications. • Develop strong professional relationships with campus partners, students and outside vendors.

Events and Fundraising (30%)

• Develop, manage and execute an annual events plan for Libraries Advancement, focusing on activities that attract/encourage friend-raising, fundraising and major initiatives. • Serve as team lead for stewardship and cultivation events, including endowed lectures, Artist Images, and donor salon events. • Collaborate with the Libraries Communications team to produce event speeches for the Dean of University Libraries, Assistant Dean of Libraries for Advancement and/or other staff. • Work with the Advancement team, including UWAA and the Libraries team, to provide outstanding customer service to event guests and speakers. • Ensure event data is accurate and updated in donor database. • Monitor expense and revenue reports for accuracy and event ROI.

Other duties as assigned (5%) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field and at least two years of experience in communications, marketing, event planning, development, public relations, non-profit work, administrative roles or another related field.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. What You Bring:

• Demonstrated writing and editing skills, particularly for donor or philanthropic audiences; ability to write in a style and voice suitable for different audiences and functions. • Demonstrated experience in managing website design, editing and oversight. • Experience managing projects using digital content software tools to create/design, edit and publish content across various mediums (print, online, video). • Ability to plan, direct and monitor budgets for outreach activities and events. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative products. • Experience or familiarity with WordPress, Marketo, ThankView, Community Funded, CVENT and social media platforms. • Strong project management skills and ability to organize projects, accurately create timelines and priorities, problem-solve, seek assistance and provide updates, as needed, and take initiative to handle multiple projects using good judgment in a fast pace, dynamic, deadline-driven environment. • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA); experience working to learn and share perspectives of minoritized groups and individuals. • Fundraising or alumni relations experience in a higher education setting. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships. • Knowledge of libraries, development or advancement is a plus.

What You Can Expect:

• Cubicle/Open workspace environment. • Occasional working evenings and weekends for event support. • Physical event support will be required, including setup, tear-down and 4+ hours of walking/standing.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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