DIRECTOR - ADVANCEMENT MARKETING

The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator and proven leadership with the experience to develop and execute a comprehensive marketing and communication strategy for the alumni relations and development programs. The strategy will effectively engage students, alumni, donors, families, and other college community members to create new opportunities, increase engagement, and garner fundraising success.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; minimum 5 years experience in communications, fundraising, public relations, marketing, volunteer management, or related field; demonstrated strength in team leadership and supervision; excellent writing skills and hands-on knowledge experience with digital communication and publishing and print production; results oriented with proven ability to review, assess and continually improve results and processes, establish priorities, and meet critical deadlines; experience working in higher education or other complex fundraising environment is preferred.

Located in one of the top college towns in the country, among the finger lakes of NY, Ithaca College offers its 6,500 students small class sizes, an integrative curriculum, and a unique approach to empowering students to get hands-on from day one. The college’s success in informing, inspiring, and challenging its students has earned it the recognition of #13 for student engagement in the country.

For a full description and to apply, please visit http://ithaca.edu/jobs/.  Questions about online application should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-8000. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.