Auburn University

Auburn Advancement is excited to begin the search for a Manager of Communications and Marketing to lead storytelling and content production that support fundraising efforts and priorities. In this role, you’ll create and manage content for print and digital platforms, telling Auburn’s philanthropy story and helping donors see the impact of their gifts. You’ll work closely with fundraising teams and campus partners to plan and execute communications strategies that inspire giving.

What You’ll Do:

Lead with Strategy and Execution

• Create and guide the creation of content focusing on donors and fundraising initiatives, leading the Philanthropy Communications team’s storytelling strategy.

Engage and Elevate

• Develop compelling messaging and promotional materials that showcase the impact of philanthropy at Auburn University across multiple platforms and audiences.

Drive Visibility and Reputation

• Manage the Philanthropy Communications content strategy and content hub, aligning storytelling content with leadership and fundraising priorities.

Advance Departmental Priorities

• Support departmental initiatives through thoughtful planning, collaboration, and execution of communications efforts that increase reach, relevance, and results.

Essential Functions

Your Responsibilities as the Manager of Communications and Marketing on the Philanthropy Communications Team:

Purpose

• Advance Auburn’s philanthropic storytelling and ensure philanthropy messaging and promotional efforts are consistent, accurate, and aligned with university and Advancement standards.

Collaboration

• Serve as the team’s storytelling liaison and advise, collaborate, and consult with Advancement departments, units, and colleges on communications, public relations, and marketing initiatives.

Innovation

• Develop and implement communications, public relations, and marketing strategies designed to support Advancement goals.
• Identify opportunities to enhance storytelling and engagement through creative and strategic communications approaches.

Production

• Write, edit, and oversee the creation and publication of storytelling content for promotional materials, publications, and donor communications.
• Manage all aspects of the philanthropy content hub, supporting frontline fundraising units and Advancement leadership with storytelling content.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience in marketing and communications services. Must have 1 year experience mentoring, leading, or supervising others.

OR

• Master’s degree
• 3 years of experience in marketing and communications services. Must have 1 year experience mentoring, leading, or supervising others.

Minimum Skills, License, And Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of various marketing and communication theories, concepts, techniques, mediums and strategies.
• Ability to write for various audiences and in various formats.
  
  

Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range $65,340 – $111,080 Job Category Communications/Public Relations/Marketing Working Hours if Non-Traditional City position is located in: Auburn State position is located: AL List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 01/21/2026 Closing Date Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement