Corporate Relations Writer
- Employer
- Wayne State University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Mar 31, 2022
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Position Information
Posting Details
Posting Number
046113
Position Title
Corporate Relations Writer
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
86 - Development & Alumni Affairs
Primary Department
H8605-Development Office
Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website
Office environment.
Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division.
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
JOB PURPOSE:
Lead efforts to create fundraising and communication materials during the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes for corporations and corporate foundations. Provide creative support to partnership plans developed by corporate giving officers and leadership. Assist with strategic communications for the Division of Development. This position reports to the Director, Development Communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create well-written and visually compelling proposals, presentations, videos, impact reports and other donor-centric materials that focus on fundraising and stewardship objectives. Collaborate with corporate giving officers and other development professionals to provide these materials in a timely manner.
Proactively prepare language for case statements, general fundraising "one-sheets" and other materials regarding projects and programs to enable the division to reach its fundraising goals and engagement initiatives. Conduct interviews and research with faculty, students, alumni and donors to gather relevant information.
Research a variety of corporate cultures and priorities, and incorporate in the creation of materials to inform design, photo selection, language, etc. Act as liaison with corporate communications contacts, Development's Corporate Relations team and WSU's central marketing department to ensure accurate and timely distribution of recognition materials; including media releases, signage, social media posts and promotional videos.
Prepare additional communication materials such as letters, letters of inquiry, concept papers, and more for corporate donors to keep them informed, updated and engaged in Wayne State's mission and programs and projects of interest.
Assist in the planning and creation of communication materials for meetings and events with corporations and Wayne State-corporate alumni groups. These will include visits to campus for tours, meetings and social gatherings, as well as travel to external offices for meetings and presentations.
Other duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor's degree.
Graduation from an accredited college of university with a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Experience
Specialist (minimum five years of job-related experience).
Minimum five years professional writing experience, preferably in a higher-education or non-profit fundraising setting.
Grant writing experience also preferred.
Experience with other elements of communication such as graphic design, video production and editing, social media, etc. is highly preferred.
Strong research, interviewing, writing and editing skills with demonstrated proofreading skills.
Strong knowledge and understanding of fundraising and stewardship processes and communications.
Preferred Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills are critical. Ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds. Ability to evaluate and interpret information regarding programs and gift handling.
WRITING AND EDITING SKILLS: Outstanding writing and editing skills with limited turnaround times. Strong vocabulary; editing and proofreading experience. Knowledge of AP Style preferred.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills required. Demonstrated ability to manage and execute multiple writing assignments. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
ANALYTICAL AND PRESENTATION SKILLS: Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams. Some experience in Adobe Creative Suite and/or CMS is helpful.
LEARNING AGILITY: Adaptable self-starter who learns quickly and can effectively prioritize projects by deadline and contribution to division goals. Experience researching topics to gain knowledge and understanding when information gaps exist.
TEAMWORK: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units to gain full understanding of the project and desired outcome; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with assistance of team members; provide support to teammates when tackling complex projects.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing implicit bias.
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
03-31-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
$55,000
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
$57,000
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A
Posting Details
Posting Number
046113
Position Title
Corporate Relations Writer
Number of Vacancies
1
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
86 - Development & Alumni Affairs
Primary Department
H8605-Development Office
Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website
Office environment.
Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division.
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
JOB PURPOSE:
Lead efforts to create fundraising and communication materials during the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes for corporations and corporate foundations. Provide creative support to partnership plans developed by corporate giving officers and leadership. Assist with strategic communications for the Division of Development. This position reports to the Director, Development Communications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Create well-written and visually compelling proposals, presentations, videos, impact reports and other donor-centric materials that focus on fundraising and stewardship objectives. Collaborate with corporate giving officers and other development professionals to provide these materials in a timely manner.
Proactively prepare language for case statements, general fundraising "one-sheets" and other materials regarding projects and programs to enable the division to reach its fundraising goals and engagement initiatives. Conduct interviews and research with faculty, students, alumni and donors to gather relevant information.
Research a variety of corporate cultures and priorities, and incorporate in the creation of materials to inform design, photo selection, language, etc. Act as liaison with corporate communications contacts, Development's Corporate Relations team and WSU's central marketing department to ensure accurate and timely distribution of recognition materials; including media releases, signage, social media posts and promotional videos.
Prepare additional communication materials such as letters, letters of inquiry, concept papers, and more for corporate donors to keep them informed, updated and engaged in Wayne State's mission and programs and projects of interest.
Assist in the planning and creation of communication materials for meetings and events with corporations and Wayne State-corporate alumni groups. These will include visits to campus for tours, meetings and social gatherings, as well as travel to external offices for meetings and presentations.
Other duties as assigned.
Unique Duties
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelor's degree.
Graduation from an accredited college of university with a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
Experience
Specialist (minimum five years of job-related experience).
Minimum five years professional writing experience, preferably in a higher-education or non-profit fundraising setting.
Grant writing experience also preferred.
Experience with other elements of communication such as graphic design, video production and editing, social media, etc. is highly preferred.
Strong research, interviewing, writing and editing skills with demonstrated proofreading skills.
Strong knowledge and understanding of fundraising and stewardship processes and communications.
Preferred Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills are critical. Ability to work successfully with persons from diverse backgrounds. Ability to evaluate and interpret information regarding programs and gift handling.
WRITING AND EDITING SKILLS: Outstanding writing and editing skills with limited turnaround times. Strong vocabulary; editing and proofreading experience. Knowledge of AP Style preferred.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION: Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills required. Demonstrated ability to manage and execute multiple writing assignments. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline-oriented environment.
ANALYTICAL AND PRESENTATION SKILLS: Must possess a demonstrated attention to detail in order to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams. Some experience in Adobe Creative Suite and/or CMS is helpful.
LEARNING AGILITY: Adaptable self-starter who learns quickly and can effectively prioritize projects by deadline and contribution to division goals. Experience researching topics to gain knowledge and understanding when information gaps exist.
TEAMWORK: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units to gain full understanding of the project and desired outcome; ability to produce high quality and consistent results with assistance of team members; provide support to teammates when tackling complex projects.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing implicit bias.
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable
Test Scheduling
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Category
Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management
Duration of Posting
Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
03-31-2022
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)
Application Information
Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.
Instructions for submitting your application:
Represented Position Message
Funding/Salary Information
Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
$55,000
Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
$57,000
Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)
Salary Range
(Academic Only)
Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A
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