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    "ExternalDescriptionStr": "<p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Special Instructions to Applicants</u>: </strong>All interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application, preferably in a PDF format to avoid any formatting issues. The cover letter should include a link to an online portfolio of work samples.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>About Rice:</u></strong></span></p><p><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News &amp; World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.</span></p><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Position Summary:</u></strong></span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Reporting to the Director, Development Communications, the Associate Director, Development Communications is an excellent writer, creative strategist and master storyteller who helps shape the voice of Rice University’s fundraising efforts. More than just a writing job, this position is about crafting narratives that inspire generosity and strengthen relationships.</span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">As a key member of a collaborative team of writers, designers and fundraising communication professionals, you will:</span></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Create persuasive case statements and proposals that drive philanthropic investment.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Craft presidential-level correspondence that reflects Rice’s mission and values.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Interview donors and stakeholders to develop powerful stories that demonstrate philanthropic impact.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Develop compelling marketing content that elevates our brand.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Lead creative strategy on select projects — organizing brainstorming sessions, pitching bold concepts and aligning messaging with strategic goals.</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><i>The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, meticulous researcher and exceptional writer who understands how to tailor messaging for diverse audiences. The position is ideal for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, love collaboration but can work independently and bring creativity and precision to every project.</i></span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Workplace Requirements:</u></strong></span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">This position is offered as&nbsp;a hybrid role, combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration.&nbsp;Per&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://policy.rice.edu/440\"><span style=\"color:windowtext;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Rice policy 440</span></a><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">, work arrangements may be subject to change.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><i>*Exempt (salaried) positions under&nbsp;</i></span><a href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/fair-labor-standards-act-flsa\"><span style=\"color:windowtext;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><i>FLSA</i></span></a><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><i> are not eligible for overtime.</i></span></p><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Minimum Requirements:</u>&nbsp;</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Bachelor’s degree in English, liberal arts, journalism or a related field</span><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">In lieu of a bachelor’s degree in English, liberal arts, or journalism, a bachelor’s degree in any field with a total of 5 years of professional writing experience would be accepted</span></li></ul></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Three or more (3+) years of related professional writing experience</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Skills:</u></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Advanced written and verbal communication skills</span></li><li><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Ability to synthesize a diverse array of input and data</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Advanced knowledge of multiple media formats</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Advanced knowledge of AP style</span></li><li><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial&quot;,sans-serif;\">Advanced Microsoft Office skills</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Preferences:</u></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style=\"color:windowtext;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Five or more (5+)&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">years of professional writing and editing experience</span></li><li><span style=\"color:windowtext;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Experience writing for development within higher education&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"color:windowtext;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Experience working with clients and managing customer relationships (includes faculty, deans and fundraisers)</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Experience working in a nonprofit fundraising campaign or initiative</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Essential Functions:</u></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Research and craft compelling narratives that advance the university’s fundraising priorities, transforming complex information into convincing case statements, proposals and donor-focused content.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Write persuasive case prospectuses and proposals for major gift and principal gift solicitations, tailoring content to resonate with high-level donors.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Produce high-impact materials including donor stories, magazine articles, web content and marking collateral that inspire engagement and generosity.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong>Edit and refine copy from other writers</strong> for clarity, accuracy and adherence to Rice style and tone, ensuring consistency across all development communications.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Write and edit executive-level messaging on behalf of university leadership, including donor acknowledgments.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Collaborate across teams to deliver creative, donor-centric communications that strengthen relationships and drive results.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Performs all other duties as assigned.</span></li></ul><p><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\"><strong><u>Additional Functions:</u></strong></span></p><ul><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Lead creative strategy sessions for fundraising initiatives, including brainstorming concepts, pitching ideas and aligning messaging with donor motivations.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Develop fundraising materials for schools, departments and special initiatives.</span></li><li><span style=\"font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Engage with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, administrators, volunteers and donors to gather insights and stories that elevate donor communications.&nbsp;</span></li><li><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Balance creative work with operational demands, spending significant time drafting, editing and collaborating in meetings to advance strategic projects.</span></li></ul><p style=\"margin-left:0in;\"><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Rice University HR | Benefits:&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview\"><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview</span></a></p><p><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Rice Mission and Values:&nbsp;</span><a href=\"https://www.rice.edu/mission-values\"><span style=\"color:black;font-family:&quot;;;Arial Nova&quot;,sans-serif;\">Mission and Values | Rice University</span></a></p><p style=\"background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:10pt;text-align:justify;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:10.5pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;\">Rice University is committed to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity and welcoming the fullness of diversity into our candidate pools. Rice considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Rice also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If an applicant requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please get in touch with Rice University’s Human Resources Office via email at [email protected] for support.</span></span></p><p style=\"background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;padding:10pt 0pt 0pt 0pt;text-align:justify;\" dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"><i><span style=\"font-size:10.5pt;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;\"><strong>If you have any additional questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in employment with Rice University.</strong></span></i></span></p>",
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