Duquesne University · 1 month ago
Marketing Manager, Advancement Communications – Marketing and Communications
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDuquesne University is a Catholic institution founded in 1878, dedicated to academic excellence and community service. The Marketing Manager, Advancement Communications will coordinate and support marketing and communications needs for the Division of University Advancement, managing a variety of marketing projects focused on development and alumni engagement.
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Responsibilities
Oversee marketing and communication projects with a focus on advancement. Define and execute strategy, content development, project management and reporting, as well as campus partner interactions, ensuring alignment with University brand efforts, major campaign messaging, and existing communications plans for relevant related Schools or Colleges, depending on the initiative. Act as the primary contact for Advancement and facilitate collaboration with the Division of Marketing and Communications
Write and/or edit copy for various web and social platforms, tailored to alumni and community audiences. This includes managing messaging, proofreading, writing both long and short format stories, and ensuring excellent command of grammar and style
Provide event-related marketing support, including creating event collateral materials, coordinating video and photography shoots, managing and writing website content, and ensuring design consistency
Completes other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Writing, Journalism, English from an accredited institution
3-5 years of work-related experience
Experience including marketing and advertising, project management, social media strategy and content creation, copywriting and client management
Superior writing and communication skills
Strong problem-solving and planning capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Customer service oriented
Deep understanding of social media strategies and tactics
Ability to work collaboratively with various units across the organization
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University
Preferred
5-8 years of work-related experience
Experience including marketing for higher education with an emphasis on advancement, fundraising, or alumni relations
Developing digital advertising campaigns
Familiarity with video production and organizing commercial photography shoots
Website development and analytics
Benefits
Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation
Retirement match
Tuition remission for employee and dependents
Company
Duquesne University
Duquesne University provides a vibrant setting for a horizon-expanding education.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Duquesne University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2024 (6)
2023 (7)
2022 (4)
2021 (2)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.47MKey Investors
CDMRPPeirce Family FoundationEden Hall Foundation
2024-08-13Grant· $1.5M
2022-10-12Grant· $4.47M
2022-04-13Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
David Dausey
Executive Vice President
Kenneth Gormley
President
Recent News
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