Development Communications Coordinator

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins’ focus on research, teaching and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine—strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients.

Johns Hopkins University supports a flexible work model which includes four different work modalities. This role has a hybrid work arrangement with an onsite presence of 3 days per week. The manager will confirm the team’s core onsite days where the majority/all team members will work in the office. Employees who travel on university business can count those days towards their onsite days.

The Office of External Affairs is an integral part of the Dean’s Office. The team is comprised of an associate dean, to which this position reports, as well as a development coordinator, three major gift officers, one grants and stewardship officer, two communications officers, and one graphic designer.

The Sheridan Libraries and University Museums at Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Development Communications Coordinator to join the Office of External Affairs. The Development Communications Coordinator will be responsible for supporting email, digital, and print communications projects for the development and communications teams by writing compelling marketing, editorial, and fundraising content to raise awareness and support of divisional services, events, and strategic priorities among internal and external stakeholders. The Development Communications Coordinator will also provide administrative support and project management for development priorities, including the annual fund, donor proposals, stewardship, and events. Requires a highly responsible individual with excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills who can work independently and professionally with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities:

Writing and Editing

• Research, write, and deploy compelling content and correspondence for campus stakeholders, alumni, donors, and external audiences through digital and print communication channels, including: invitations, programs, and other event-related materials; advisory board communications and website; acknowledgement letters and stewardship reports; event scripts; campaign case statements; electronic newsletters; and social media.
• Procure and research images.
• Gain knowledge of divisional departments, institutes, and centers.
• Exchange non-routine, and at times confidential, information with a high level of professionalism and tact.
• Support and monitor timely completion of communications projects in accordance with established deadlines.
• Ensure all communication projects and marketing efforts comply with University Branding Guidelines and JHU Use of Name Guidelines.

Administrative Duties

• Provide communications support for meetings and donor and prospect visits.
• Create mailing lists for invitations, newsletters, and other correspondence.
• Manage mailings and RSVP lists.
• Generate and maintain the office events calendar and timelines.
• Assist with preparing donor communications.
• Provide backup support and coverage for the Sr. Development Coordinator and the Administrative Coordinator in the Dean’s Office.
• Special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent required.
• Three years of related experience required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse constituencies, meet deadlines, be self-motivated, and work independently.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Excellent writing, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Understanding of and familiarity with social media platforms including, but not limited to: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, X, and Flickr.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Experience with project management and communication tools such as Slack, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Experience with design and publishing tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Marq, and Canva.
• Experience with digital marketing platforms such as Constant Contact and Marketing Cloud.
• Experience with Sales Force database.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.

Classified Title: Communications Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Development Communications Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OE
Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $35,490 - Maximum: $66,104 (targeted salary: $50,000; commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Mount Washington Campus
Department name: 10000063-Development
Personnel area: Libraries

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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