Job Description
STEWARDSHIP COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Responsibilities:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Stewardship Communications Specialist to join the Office of Donor Relations and Engagement within the Office of Advancement. The primary responsibility of this position is to play a lead role in creating personalized acknowledgments, correspondence, and stewardship/impact reports on behalf of UAB Advancement. The Stewardship Communications Specialist will assist with developing and enhancing print and digital content with the goal of strengthening relationships with donors to UAB.
This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Advancement Impact and Engagement. The Stewardship Communications Specialist works closely with other members of the Office of Advancement, other University personnel and community members to translate the University’s mission and goals into substantial achievements in fundraising and general advancement.
The position is full-time and hybrid-eligible after the probationary period.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Assist the research and writing of student and faculty biographies and research and program updates for donor impact reports. Proofs copy and ensure accuracy.
2. Use approved design templates to create stewardship reports and presentations that include accurate and detailed programs, faculty, and financial information.
3. Help prepare impact reports and other stewardship for donors, including assembling folders for meetings and printing and mailing reports.
4. Track and manage confidential donor stewardship information in the donor database.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Pay Range: $43,890 – $55,000
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Preferred related degrees in Communications, Journalism, or English.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong project management skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.