The University of Toledo Foundation

Position Overview:
The office of Advancement Communications is looking to hire two coordinators to serve as part
of our internal marketing communications team. It is likely that we will focus the duties of each
coordinator on either the Foundation or Alumni Relations. However, we will function as one
team. If you have experience relevant to one of these departments, please include that on your
resume.

The Advancement Communications Coordinator supports the engagement and fundraising
efforts of The University of Toledo Foundation and/or the Alumni Association through writing,
editing, proofreading and marketing execution in a variety of media. As a member of the
advancement operations team, this position partners closely with internal and external
stakeholders to create engaging content and strategy driven storytelling. A secondary focus is
to maintain familiarity and partnerships related to similar duties for The University of Toledo
Foundation.

Key Responsibilities:
60%
Plan and create content for use across numerous communications channels, including
but not limited to print, direct mail, website, email and video.
Collaborate closely with the Office of Alumni Engagement or Foundation to develop
tailored marketing and communications projects that are part of broader strategies at
UToledo and the Alumni Association.
Provide proofreading and editorial assistance on communications to ensure overall
quality, consistency and alignment with UToledo brand.

30%
Provide regular planning, content and monitoring of The Foundation or the Alumni
Association social media accounts.
Serve as a liaison to UToledo Marketing and Communications team in collaboration with
the Senior Director of Advancement Communications.
Have a clear understanding of documented UToledo editorial and visual style and
maintain guidelines for the Foundation as part of that style.

10%
Determine workflow improvements for creative and review processes with Supervisor and
implement as needed.
The above duties reflect management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not
prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, marketing, journalism or related
• discipline.
• 3-4 years of relevant, professional communications experience.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with AP style.
• High competence in Microsoft Office, social media platforms and comfort level with
• technology of all types.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign).
• Experience or basic familiarity with e-mail and text marketing execution, HTML and
• website content management systems (e.g. Wordpress, Drupal).
• High proficiency in project management, attention to detail, prioritization of work
• and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with trends in communications, marketing and higher education.
• Eagerness and ability to learn new skills, software and responsibilities.
• Exceptional customer service mindset, with demonstrated professionalism to
• internal and external stakeholders.

Performance Standards:

• Passion for the institution’s mission, traditions and long-term success.
• Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision and values of UTF and the
• University.
• Our RITE Values – Respect, Integrity, Transparency & Teamwork, and
• Excellence
• Outstanding written and verbal skills. Must be able to develop interpersonal
• relationships with multiple constituents.
• Integrity, impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to establish
• trust and credibility.
• Demonstrate ability to plan, organize and remain accountable for actions.
• Demonstrate ability to function in a confidential manner.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate with other staff.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online at: www.utfoundation.org/about-us/careers.html

The position will remain open until filled with priority given to applications received by Monday, October 5.