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Senior Director of Alumni Communications

Communications
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Senior Director of Alumni Communications

Department: USC Communications, Advancement

Application Requirements:

Please ensure your application includes your resume, cover letter, and three writing samples, including at least one profile or impact story. Please do not submit your application without these documents, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Overview:
 As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which comprises the faculty, students, and staff that make the university a prime place to learn, grow, and succeed.

USC Communications is seeking a Senior Director of Alumni Communications to join its team. The Communications team sets the strategic communications vision and marketing strategies that promote the campus community’s innovative accomplishments, builds a strong brand identity, and nurtures the University’s reputation among its vast constituencies. Reporting to the Special Advisor/Associate Vice President, Advancement Communications, the Senior Director serves as lead communications strategist and partner for the Associate Senior Vice President for Alumni Relations and USC Alumni Association.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and succeeds through collaboration, attention to detail, high-quality communication, and a commitment to excellence for self and others.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serves as lead communications strategist and partner for the Associate Senior Vice President for Alumni Relations and USC Alumni Association.

  • Acts as University Communications’ point of contact for USCAA and cross-campus alumni relations partners.

  • Manages one Assistant Director of Alumni Communications

  • Leads creative and content support by leveraging cross-team collaboration and resources.

  • Develops and co-manages the alumni association’s editorial calendar and works with subject matter experts to develop digital, print and experiential campaigns.

  • Researches, strategizes, develops, and writes a variety of alumni-facing materials.

  • Recommends and drives alumni and philanthropic features across university, school, and unit channels.

  • Other duties as assigned.

This is a hybrid position under our current work arrangement plan, with the expectation of on-site presence in our offices in the USC Tower located adjacent to the campus in downtown Los Angeles.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • 5 years' experience in marketing and/or communications.

  • Combined experience/education can substitute for minimum education and minimum experience

  • Management experience in journalism and public relations.

  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC’s Unifying Values.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7 years’ experience in marketing and/or communications

  • Communications management experience within a university setting.

Salary and Benefits:

The budgeted salary range for this position is $143,492.94 - $204,409.95. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions once you meet Program's eligibility; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events.


Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Management experience in journalism and public relations.

Salary : $143,493 - $204,410

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