Assistant Director of University Advancement Marketing

Milwaukee School of Engineering • Full-time • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • 1m ago

Milwaukee School of Engineering, a 2026 Top Workplace Award winner, welcomes applications to for a full-time Assistant Director of University Advancement Marketing to join our University Advancement team. The Assistant Director of University Advancement Marketing provides marketing communications support in developing and implementing communications, campaigns, and marketing materials that support the Office of University Advancement’s goals while maintaining and enhancing the MSOE brand through detailed project management and communication expertise. This position works collaboratively with key university stakeholders to develop creative, results-oriented marketing campaigns to support MSOE's strategic priorities, build the institutional brand and help increase engagement from key constituent groups (including alumni, parents and families, donors, and corporate partners) that support the University’s year-over-year fundraising growth and goals.

Under the leadership of the Senior Director of University Advancement Marketing & Engagement, the Assistant Director supports the planning, development, project management, and execution of communications to achieve university advancement, alumni engagement and donor relations goals.

If you’re energized by improving communications and leading marketing projects to completion, we invite you to bring your expertise to MSOE.

At MSOE, your work has a direct and lasting impact. Our faculty and staff are united by a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and industry-connected learning. Join a community where your ideas, expertise, and dedication help students thrive, strengthen the communities we serve, and make MSOE an exceptional place to learn, work, and grow. Learn more about MSOE’s awards and recognitions here!

Essential Job Functions

University Advancement Marketing Project Management

University Advancement Content Creation

(Additional details can be found by following the application link)

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or related area of study.

· A minimum of 3 years of professional communications experience is required.

· Higher education and/or nonprofit experience preferred.

· Experience using Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience designing for web, digital or interactive platforms is a plus.

· Demonstrated project management experience.

· Requires attention to detail, strong organizational competence, and the ability to coordinate multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work with frequent interruptions and professionally respond to variations in schedules and plans. Must be self-directed with strong problem-solving skills including the ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas and meet challenges with resourcefulness.

· Possess or develop an understanding of university advancement, philanthropy, alumni relations and the unique considerations, language and motivations of these important target audiences while maintaining a consistent voice.

Physical Demands

· Ascending and descending of stairs (building that does not contain an elevator).

Why Join MSOE?

At MSOE, we invest in our employees’ professional and personal growth. MSOE offers competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including:

· Generous tuition benefits for employees, spouses and dependents

· Medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance that starts in 30 days or less

· Paid holidays and PTO

· Paid parental leave

· A retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting

· Access to our state-of-the-art fitness center and museum

· Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from the beautiful lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping.

· To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu/hr.

Our Mission

MSOE is the university of choice for those seeking an inclusive community of experiential learners driven to solve the complex challenges of today and tomorrow. We are united by our six values - collaboration, excellence, inclusion, innovation, integrity and stewardship - which represent the core of our campus culture. MSOE has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan, Extraordinary Together, that propels the institution forward. At MSOE, we are dedicated to promoting an academic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual.

Who We Are

Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is an academic institution intrinsically tied to the real world - a confluence of industry knowledge, work ethic and an enduring desire to know more. The university offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in engineering, computer science, machine learning, user experience, construction management, actuarial science, business and nursing. With about 3,000 students, faculty and staff, MSOE is large enough for big opportunities and small enough for personal attention.

A Small University Dedicated to Achieving Big Things

MSOE is a supportive environment where everyone is valued. Our method of learning by doing is our distinction: it is how we teach, how we learn and how we serve. MSOE’s top priority is serving our students. By joining our community, you are building the leaders of tomorrow.