This position is responsible for coordination of an active communications program to assist in the development, growth and sustainment of all annual giving initiatives, while also supporting a myriad of University Advancement goals and initiatives as it relates to donor and alumni relations.
Coordinate communication and solicitation strategies through best practices in crowdfunding, social media, email, telemarketing, direct mail, volunteer engagement, gift processing, data management and donor relations.
Develop and manage a comprehensive communications plan
Manage the Heritage Society program and collaborate with other Office of Development staff through legacy giving initiatives
Assist in the management of all communication initiatives, including press releases, event promotion and registration, and digital and physical publications
Support the greater development and campaign goals of University Advancement
Provide timely and accurate reports for forecasting analysis
Supervise Murray State Digital Engagement Center student fundraising program and implement goals, strategies, and policies as they relate to other annual giving initiatives
Working evenings and weekends as required.
Representing the University as requested.
Serving as a member of the Development and University Advancement Teams.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:
One year professional experience in communications, sales, non-profit, fundraising or a related field
Experience in communication platforms such as social media, e-solicitation or e-sales, and website strategies and initiatives is required
Experience utilizing software for graphic design, digital and physical publications
Ability to work collaboratively to achieve common goals, provide direction and motivation to others through communication, modeling appropriate behavior, optimism, and high achievement
For almost 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world.
Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to nearly 10,000 today. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Murray State University has ranked among the top universities in the nation in U.S. News & World Report's annual publication, America's Best Colleges, for the past 30 consecutive years. Additionally, The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Murray State as a "Great College to Work For". Murray State has also been recognized nationally for both quality and value by Washington Monthly, Money Magazine and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education.Recognition of the quality of Murray State programs is reflected in accreditations. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928. Program accreditations have also been attained in animal health technology, art, business, counseling, dietetics, engineering physics, several engineering technology p...rograms, chemistry, journalism and mass communications, music, nursing, occupational safety and health, physics and engineering physics, social work, special education, teacher education and veterinary laboratory diagnostics.
Located in the Jackson Purchase lake area of west Kentucky, Murray State is a state-supported comprehensive University with four academic colleges - business, education and human services, humanities and fine arts, and science, engineering and technology - a school of agriculture, and a school of nursing and health professions. The University's 236-acre main campus is in Murray, a city of 19,171. The University offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, certificate and online programs, as well as continuing education programs.The main campus in Murray comprises more than 70 major buildings, including classroom and office buildings and two libraries. The Waterfield Library houses the circulating collection, reference sources, government documents, microforms and periodicals. The historic Pogue Library contains special materials relating to the history and culture of west Kentucky and the region. Murray State also operates the Pullen Farm, Hancock Biological Station, Breathitt Veterinary Center and The Arboretum at Murray State. In addition to the main campus in Murray, the University's regional campuses and educational presences include Fort Campbell, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville and Paducah
The University's mission statement is as follows:Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. We offer relevant undergraduate and graduate degree programs with core studies in the liberal arts and sciences, leading to degrees from certificates to advanced practice doctorates that prepare students for success. Through effective and creative teaching, the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills to real-world situations, and academic and student support services, our quality faculty and staff foster student growth in knowledge, critical inquiry, and innovative thinking.As a public comprehensive university dedicated to diversity, global awareness, and intellectual curiosity, we actively engage students, faculty, staff, and the community in collaborative scholarship, creative activity, and research. We invest in our communities through thoughtful public service in our 18-county service region and beyond. Our uniqueness arises from our combination of academic excellence, welcoming atmosphere, and dedication to student success through mentored, real-world learning opportunities in an open-minded and supportive learning environment. The city of Murray offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, a four-season climate, excellent educational systems. Murray was named the Friendliest Small Town in America by Rand McNally and USA Today, and one of the 100 best communities for young people. Murray an ideal place to live and work. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a matter of hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. In addition, Calloway County has been ranked as one of the top 10 healthiest counties in Kentucky for the past six years.
