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Working Title:

Communications Specialist 2 - Director of Alumni Relations - Communications (UA25013)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

Communications Specialist 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$28.82 - $42.31

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Alumni Relations - Communications is responsible for developing, planning, implementing and executing an effective communications strategy for Alumni Relations and University Advancement to ensure that all 137,000+ living Maverick alumni are well informed and engaged with the Alumni Association. This role will measure and evaluate these strategies for effectiveness, and make changes based on those findings to increase effectiveness.

This role will also be responsible for managing all outbound email communications to alumni, donors, and friends of the University by overseeing, editing and approving communication requests from internal constituents, including but not limited to college communicators, faculty and staff, student groups and University leadership. This will require collaboration with and lead work direction to constituents to ensure communications are on brand and coordinated with other outbound messaging strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Competence Microsoft Office suite, desktop publishing software such as Canva.

+ Ability to design effective communications materials capable of conveying complex information to a broad audience.

+ Ability to maintain a website and knowledge of best practices for effectiveness and readability, as well as compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.

+ Ability to complete a one-year content calendar for social media while building in flexibility for additional engagement content.

+ Understanding of best practices for email communication, including creating easily readable content, analyzing intended audience, timing of transmission, etc.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with highly sensitive data.

+ Three or more years professional experience in marketing, communications, website maintenance or related field.

Preferred Qualification

+ Bachelor's degree in mass communication, communication studies, marketing, public relations or related field.

+ Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ (http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/Y) . You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing [email protected] .

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Telework (Yes/No)

Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

+ Exclusively on Campus: A position that requires the employee to perform all their work at their campus work location.

About

More than 1600 talented faculty, staff, and 1600 student employees with a wide variety of skills and backgrounds, support university operations every day. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefits, a team environment and challenging careers. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution, we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.

Destination 2030 , the University’s strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

09-15-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-14-2025

Close Date:

07-22-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Lacie R Mitchell-Garza

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]