Assistant Vice Chancellor for Communications & Constituent Relations

Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Communications and Constituent Relations

UT Chattanooga

University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc.

The University of Chattanooga Foundation seeks applications and nominations for an experienced and highly organized creative professional with exceptional leadership skills to serve as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Communications and Constituent Relations.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Advancement, the AVC manages the operation and strategy for the marketing, communications, stewardship, and donor relations units to create a strong link between the university and its alumni and donors, and to support the advancement division operational goals. As a member of the Vice Chancellor leadership team, this role will be responsible for supervising and leading (3) direct reports, Sr. Graphic Designer, Communications Coordinator, & Director of Stewardship and Donor Events, and (2) indirect reports. Duties include but not limited to:

Communications & Marketing

• Oversight of the advancement brand including setting strategy for the message, visual, distribution, and implementation of both external and internal communications resources, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all alumni and development communications and marketing channels to increase and retain our donors, engage alumni and supports with online/in-person efforts, and expand the exposure on the impact of philanthropy.
• Serve as the liaison between advancement, the UTC Office of Communications & Marketing, & system-wide Office of Communication to enhance the university’s reputation and encourage collaboration of key announcements.

Stewardship & Constituent Relations

• Oversight and in collaboration with the Director of Stewardship & Donor Events of the development of stewardship plans based on donor behavior.
• Serve as the strategic partner with UT Foundation Advancement Services to ensure proper stewardship of donor gifts, make strategic decisions regarding alumni/donor user experience, and define the digital strategy for the UTC campus.
• Provide direction to the team through regular review of donor events, stewarding efforts, and strategies/projects to engage alumni and donors.

Who We Are!

The Foundation is an interdependent nonprofit corporation that enriches the lives of the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga through alumni engagement, financial stewardship, and private investments. While our advancement team aspires to be a key driver in UTC’s vision of being recognized as a top five public master’s degree University in the South, known for its outstanding undergraduate diversity and inclusiveness, the Foundation supports them by providing a unique benefits package that includes:

• Remote work schedule opportunity,
• Eligible for up to 24+ paid days off per year and 12 paid days off for holidays,
• Tuition reimbursement,
• Employee discounts such as Orlando theme parks and Biltmore, and
• Full comprehensive benefits & retirement package, plus more!

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga offers 88 undergraduate and 52 graduate degree programs from the heart of a city famed and nationally recognized for a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture and a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities. Multiple UTC programs have earned national and regional recognition for excellence and quality, and the University engages the city as an extension of campus in partnerships that enrich student learning and growth.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in communication, public relations, marketing, stewardship/donor relations, or related field is required. Master’s degree and 6+ years’ experience preferred. Two years of supervision required. The ideal candidate will be highly supportive of and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To build a diverse workforce, The University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO/AA employer.

Skills: This position requires a professional appearance and demeanor. Excellent oral and written communications, ability to multi-task and prioritize, exceptional organizational and time management skills, ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate analytical and critical-thinking skills, and ability to meet strict deadlines are required.

In order to be considered for candidacy, please include a resume in addition to completing the on-line profile. Applicants should complete the on-line profile in entirety to demonstrate the minimal education and experience required for this position. Incomplete profile information as it relates to the requirements listed will eliminate candidacy for this opportunity. Use keyword 2300000VY to apply to this position from the link below.

https://hr.tennessee.edu/jobs/staff-positions/

The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

The University of Chattanooga Foundation, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the University of Chattanooga Foundation’s legal duty to furnish information.