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Senior Director of Advancement Communications, Marketing and Digital Strategy

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
May 27, 2026
Posting Details
Classification Information


Classification Type EHRA
Position Overview






Primary Purpose of Position
The Senior Director of Advancement Communications, Marketing and Digital Strategy is responsible for articulating and promoting the vision, mission, and goals of the College and University Advancement to both internal and external stakeholders. This senior leadership role oversees the development and execution of comprehensive communications, marketing, and digital engagement strategies that enhance visibility, strengthen donor and alumni relations, and support fundraising priorities. The Senior Director serves as the lead content expert, ensuring consistent and strategic messaging across all platforms while collaborating with Advancement and campus leadership. This position requires a high level of professionalism, creativity, and confidentiality to support and advance the institution's philanthropic goals and overall success.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Division of University Advancement is one of seven administrative divisions at North Carolina A&T State University. Our mission is to support the university through the enhancement and management of private resources by expanding opportunities for engagement, increasing the division's resources, strengthening the university's brand, and improving communications.
Minimum Requirements

  • Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communication Science or equivalent.
  • Firm grasp of emerging digital tools.
  • Five+ years of related and progressively more responsibility or expansive work experience public relations, marketing or related field.
  • Superior news judgment and persuasive communication skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, intellectual curiosity and highly developed interpersonal interaction skills.
  • Excellent research and analytical skills; and skills in editing, copyediting, proofreading and incorporating feedback from different perspectives.
  • Strong negotiating and marketing skills and leadership ability required.
  • Competencies in desktop publishing skills and graphic production and design (Experience with Adobe Creative Suite programs including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign).
  • Ability to use good judgment and ethics in handling confidential materials with sensitivity and discretion.
  • Collaborative team-oriented style. Ability to work with a variety of personality types.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Valid driver's license.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience with gathering and editing video.
  • Experience in a higher education environment, having participated in a comprehensive campaign.
  • Experience with fundraising and financial software.
  • Experience with marketing automation tools.

Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)
Position Information








Working Title Senior Director of Advancement Communications, Marketing and Digital Strategy
Position Number 007411
Recruitment Salary Range $86,243 - $98,307
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division Office of the VC for Advancement
Organizational Location VC for University Advancement
Organizational Unit Office of the VC for Advancement
Posting Detail Information






Posting Number EPA3094
Open Date 05/27/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 06/26/2026
Open Until Filled No
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
Date Position Available 07/01/26
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

  • Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
  • Community Service Leave
  • Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
  • NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
  • Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Campus Recreation Center Discount
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • and more


This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40514
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