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For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.
This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.
The Office of the Senior Vice President for Advancement has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Executive and Internal Communications. This is a full-time permanent position.
The Associate Director for Executive and Internal Communications plans, oversees and executes internal communications for University Advancement and manages high impact executive communications, principally for the Senior Vice President, Advancement.
As part of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Advancement, this role works in close collaboration with teams in Advancement Strategy & Campaigns, the UW Foundation Board, University Marketing and Communications and People and Culture to ensure internal and executive communications build the vision, values and culture of University Advancement and the UW Foundation Board in support of the University of Washington’s strategic vision, plan and mission.
The role operates in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and requires exceptional persuasive writing skills, together with a marketing mindset and utility with related tools and their efficacy in reaching internal and external audiences. Creativity and curiosity, sound judgment, research capabilities, diplomacy and discretion, while navigating complex organizational dynamics with professionalism, are key requirements of the role.
What You Will Do:
Executive Communications (45%)
- Serve as a subject matter expert and lead executive communications for the Senior Vice President for Advancement and President of the UW Foundation (SVP).
- Plan, develop and deliver executive communications including speeches, talking points, presentations, monthly digests, high-impact correspondence and announcements, ensuring alignment with Advancement’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities.
- Gather accurate information needed to support executive communications by coordinating with Advancement teams, UW partners and subject matter experts. Translate complex or evolving details into clear, concise, timely messaging.
- Guide executive and internal communications efforts in response to University crisis events, sensitive internal issues or major announcements.
- Collaborate and coordinate with UW Foundation Board Engagement staff to guide, develop and manage communications to Foundation Board members and volunteers.
- Proactively track, forecast and manage executive communications needs in collaboration with administrative staff, balancing responsiveness with strategic and annual calendar planning.
- Analyze communication strategies to inform the effectiveness of communications and planning for long-range needs.
Internal Communications Strategy and Execution (40%)
- Plan, oversee and execute the internal communications strategy for University Advancement, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and priorities, campaign messaging, values and leadership direction.
- Write, edit and publish internal communications content, including staff messages, leadership updates, announcements, newsletters and supporting materials.
- Lead communications for Advancement-wide internal events, meetings and professional development opportunities, creating clear messages and materials.
- Develop, update and maintain internal web and intranet content to ensure information is accurate.
- Manage internal communications projects end-to-end, coordinating stakeholder input, editorial review, approvals and timelines.
- Partner with Development, Advancement Strategy & Campaigns and University Marketing and Communications to ensure coordination and alignment across internal and external communications.
- Translate complex academic and institutional priorities into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
- Oversee content standards and moderation approach for key internal communication channels, ensuring clarity, appropriateness and consistency.
Project Management & Generalist Support (10%)
- Use project management and file-sharing tools to track work, manage timelines and maintain visibility across communications projects.
- Proactively identify and address scope, timeline, or alignment challenges in complex environments.
- Develop and maintain templates, guidance and processes that improve efficiency, consistency and quality.
- Regularly evaluate communications processes and recommend improvements.
- Provide flexible, hands-on support to University Advancement communications efforts as priorities and needs evolve.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree AND four years of related experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
- Experience working in a senior leader’s office, executive communications role, higher education and/or institutional advancement or comparable high-trust environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in executive and/or internal communications, including the ability to adapt voice, tone and messaging for senior leaders and internal audiences.
- Sound interpersonal judgment, diplomacy and discretion, including experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Proven ability to develop compelling communications and strategies with a marketing mindset.
- Experience developing digital marketing materials (newsletters, social posts) and other packaged marketing assets.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic fundraising communications.
- Proven ability to manage complex, deadline-driven communications in fast-paced, highly collaborative and matrixed environments. Comfortable receiving and navigating feedback from multiple stakeholders, including synthesizing and reconciling conflicting input.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated curiosity and creativity.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including proficiency with project management tools such as Asana. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
What You Can Expect:
- Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours and to flex in-office days, on rare occasions, with short or limited notice.
- This is an on-site role, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office, with flexible scheduling.
Please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and suitability for the position, including your interest in the role and directly relevant experience. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Writing samples will be requested during the hiring process.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$91,800.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$100,008.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job Description
For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement. Bringing together development; alumni and stakeholder engagement; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.
This starts with creating a culture of belonging within our organization that values the diverse experiences and expertise of our team members, allowing everyone to thrive and to contribute their unique talents as we strive to achieve our shared goals.
The Office of the Senior Vice President for Advancement has an exciting opening for an Associate Director for Executive and Internal Communications. This is a full-time permanent position.
The Associate Director for Executive and Internal Communications plans, oversees and executes internal communications for University Advancement and manages high impact executive communications, principally for the Senior Vice President, Advancement.
As part of the Office of the Senior Vice President for Advancement, this role works in close collaboration with teams in Advancement Strategy & Campaigns, the UW Foundation Board, University Marketing and Communications and People and Culture to ensure internal and executive communications build the vision, values and culture of University Advancement and the UW Foundation Board in support of the University of Washington’s strategic vision, plan and mission.
The role operates in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and requires exceptional persuasive writing skills, together with a marketing mindset and utility with related tools and their efficacy in reaching internal and external audiences. Creativity and curiosity, sound judgment, research capabilities, diplomacy and discretion, while navigating complex organizational dynamics with professionalism, are key requirements of the role.
What You Will Do:
Executive Communications (45%)
- Serve as a subject matter expert and lead executive communications for the Senior Vice President for Advancement and President of the UW Foundation (SVP).
- Plan, develop and deliver executive communications including speeches, talking points, presentations, monthly digests, high-impact correspondence and announcements, ensuring alignment with Advancement’s mission, vision, values and strategic priorities.
- Gather accurate information needed to support executive communications by coordinating with Advancement teams, UW partners and subject matter experts. Translate complex or evolving details into clear, concise, timely messaging.
- Guide executive and internal communications efforts in response to University crisis events, sensitive internal issues or major announcements.
- Collaborate and coordinate with UW Foundation Board Engagement staff to guide, develop and manage communications to Foundation Board members and volunteers.
- Proactively track, forecast and manage executive communications needs in collaboration with administrative staff, balancing responsiveness with strategic and annual calendar planning.
- Analyze communication strategies to inform the effectiveness of communications and planning for long-range needs.
Internal Communications Strategy and Execution (40%)
- Plan, oversee and execute the internal communications strategy for University Advancement, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and priorities, campaign messaging, values and leadership direction.
- Write, edit and publish internal communications content, including staff messages, leadership updates, announcements, newsletters and supporting materials.
- Lead communications for Advancement-wide internal events, meetings and professional development opportunities, creating clear messages and materials.
- Develop, update and maintain internal web and intranet content to ensure information is accurate.
- Manage internal communications projects end-to-end, coordinating stakeholder input, editorial review, approvals and timelines.
- Partner with Development, Advancement Strategy & Campaigns and University Marketing and Communications to ensure coordination and alignment across internal and external communications.
- Translate complex academic and institutional priorities into clear, compelling narratives for internal and external audiences.
- Oversee content standards and moderation approach for key internal communication channels, ensuring clarity, appropriateness and consistency.
Project Management & Generalist Support (10%)
- Use project management and file-sharing tools to track work, manage timelines and maintain visibility across communications projects.
- Proactively identify and address scope, timeline, or alignment challenges in complex environments.
- Develop and maintain templates, guidance and processes that improve efficiency, consistency and quality.
- Regularly evaluate communications processes and recommend improvements.
- Provide flexible, hands-on support to University Advancement communications efforts as priorities and needs evolve.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree AND four years of related experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
What You Bring:
- Experience working in a senior leader’s office, executive communications role, higher education and/or institutional advancement or comparable high-trust environment.
- Demonstrated excellence in executive and/or internal communications, including the ability to adapt voice, tone and messaging for senior leaders and internal audiences.
- Sound interpersonal judgment, diplomacy and discretion, including experience handling sensitive and confidential information.
- Proven ability to develop compelling communications and strategies with a marketing mindset.
- Experience developing digital marketing materials (newsletters, social posts) and other packaged marketing assets.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic fundraising communications.
- Proven ability to manage complex, deadline-driven communications in fast-paced, highly collaborative and matrixed environments. Comfortable receiving and navigating feedback from multiple stakeholders, including synthesizing and reconciling conflicting input.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Demonstrated curiosity and creativity.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including proficiency with project management tools such as Asana. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
What You Can Expect:
- Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours and to flex in-office days, on rare occasions, with short or limited notice.
- This is an on-site role, requiring a minimum of four days per week in the office, with flexible scheduling.
Please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and suitability for the position, including your interest in the role and directly relevant experience. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Writing samples will be requested during the hiring process.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$91,800.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$100,008.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Align your portfolio to higher education marketing
UW Marketing roles often require experience with enrollment campaigns, alumni engagement, or research communications. Tailor your portfolio to show campaigns with measurable outcomes in mission-driven or institutional contexts, not just commercial brand work.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
For H-1B eligibility, USCIS requires your Marketing position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles like digital marketing strategist or communications manager typically meet this standard; coordinator-level titles sometimes do not.
Target UW units with dedicated marketing functions
UW operates decentralized marketing across its medical center, individual colleges, and central communications. Applying directly to units like UW Medicine, the Foster School of Business, or University Marketing and Communications increases your chances of reaching hiring managers who regularly work with sponsored roles.
Clarify sponsorship intent before the offer stage
Universities process sponsorship through internal HR and legal teams, which adds lead time. During late-stage interviews, ask directly whether the unit has sponsored the specific role type before so you can gauge realistic timelines and avoid surprises at the offer stage.
Browse open Marketing roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Marketing positions at UW by visa type. This lets you identify which specific roles and departments are actively hiring candidates who need sponsorship, saving you from applying where sponsorship is unlikely to be offered.
Understand how PERM timing affects green card planning
If your goal is permanent residence through EB-2 or EB-3, UW must complete a PERM labor certification with DOL before filing your immigrant petition. PERM recruitment requirements mean the process can take over a year, so raise long-term immigration goals with HR early in negotiations.
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Does University of Washington sponsor H-1B visas for Marketings?
Yes, University of Washington sponsors H-1B visas for Marketing roles that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards. Positions such as digital marketing manager, communications strategist, and enrollment marketing specialist typically meet the degree requirement threshold. UW processes sponsorship through its central HR and immigration services team, so timelines and procedures are consistent across departments.
How do I apply for Marketing jobs at University of Washington?
Open Marketing positions at UW are posted through the university's official careers portal. You can also browse visa-sponsored Marketing roles specifically using Migrate Mate, which filters by sponsorship type so you can focus your applications where H-1B, E-3, or other sponsorship is realistic. Tailor your application materials to reflect the higher education context, including any experience with institutional or mission-driven marketing campaigns.
Which visa types does University of Washington commonly use for Marketing roles?
UW sponsors H-1B visas for most professional Marketing hires and also supports E-3 visas for Australian nationals, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican citizens, and J-1 visas for exchange visitors in eligible program categories. F-1 OPT and CPT authorization is available for current students working in Marketing roles within the university. Immigrant pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 are available for longer-term hires pursuing permanent residence.
What qualifications does University of Washington expect for sponsored Marketing roles?
Most sponsored Marketing positions at UW require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field, with several years of relevant experience for mid-level roles. The university places value on demonstrated experience in digital channels, content strategy, or data-driven campaign management. For H-1B purposes, your degree field must align directly with the duties of the specific role you are applying for.
How do I plan my immigration timeline when targeting a Marketing role at UW?
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date, so if you need a new H-1B, both you and UW must begin the process months in advance. Cap-exempt filing, available because UW is a nonprofit educational institution, means petitions can be filed at any time of year with no lottery, giving you significantly more scheduling flexibility than private-sector roles.
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