- Generates content for weekly Transmission Update newsletter and Today - Manages editorial calendar and runs quarterly “editorial meetings” with a cross-functional Transmission employee team to gather ideas for content and get feedback - Drafts messages to employees from Transmission leadership team, reviewing other employee messages as needed- Drafts talking points, key messages, media q&a, event remarks, backgrounders - Drafting social media posts and other external communications for Transmission leadership team

- Serve as a central resource for Global Affairs internal communications, maintaining an awareness of all activities and services to articulate a cohesive voice across constituent divisions, keeping consistent with the university’s brand standards.- Strategize and implement marketing campaigns using compelling story ideas and narratives to promote the programs and services of the Office of Global Affairs to targeted and new audiences.- Supervise, train, and assign tasks to Global Communications & Marketing staff; produce and edit publicity materials (including newsletters, web posts, social media posts, articles, and reports) targeted to university-wide stakeholders and international partner institutions.- Prepare and write timely informational articles for publication and distribution to targeted media outlets, exercising sound judgement in developing proper focus of Global Affairs’ mission and goals.- Evaluate, analyze, and synthesize web and social media analytic data across divisions to enhance the effectiveness of programs and services and to grow target audience; research latest trends in communications and aligns Global Affairs marketing with best practices.

- Coordinated outreach programs, conferences, and workshops related to UConn interdisciplinary initiatives and to partner and member institutions (including the United Nations Academic Impact, Civil Society, and Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Universitas21) for purposes of communicating the university’s involvement in these organizations and networks.- Managed personnel schedules for involvement in global conferences, interviews, and tours; arranged logistics for international visitors, procured vendor services, executed contracts.- Facilitated the review of international student and faculty mobility agreements, and memoranda of understanding between the university and international partners.- Processed faculty funding requests for office-sponsored research projects which support a variety of academic departmental offerings to strategically further the school’s international goals.

- Facilitated relationships with residential and agency constituencies by screening inquiries and coordinating with appropriate municipal offices, initiating follow-up actions as necessary.- Aided in coordination of municipal communications across multiple platforms, including website, social media, and an informational and service-request mobile application.- Drafted press releases, reports, and mayoral proclamations; prepared briefings and talking points for speaking engagements and events; composed routine and complex official correspondence.- Carried out special projects, analytical studies, and other administrative duties as assigned.

- Planned and executed fundraising efforts targeted toward individual donors and family foundations in support of a $21 million budget.- Managed a portfolio of individual donors; researched and qualified a pipeline of prospective donors utilizing constituent relationship software and research databases.- Supported director and executive level staff in scheduling meetings, arranging travel, and connected prospective donors to organization executives and key project staff to develop tailored funding and naming opportunities.

- Managed international public diplomacy programs and donor cultivation events including annual Global Leadership Summit; conducted media outreach, solicited high-level speakers and experts, distributed print and email communications, and drafted programmatic themes and talking points.- Facilitated communications between corporate and individual donors and organizational executives in support of events and programs.- Drafted press releases, media advisories, newsletters, and annual reports.- Collaborated with marketing team to ensure consistent organizational branding and messaging.- Served on Social Media Committee and facilitated content distribution across social media platforms, website, and editorial calendar.

- Managed constituent relationships by ensuring the accuracy of the organization’s contact database.- Oversaw $2 million annual departmental budget, monitored and reconciled revenue and expenses.- Provided logistical support for fundraising stewardship events including Annual Ball.

- Coordinated conference, seminar, and roundtable logistics to increase bilateral dialogue between U.S. government and international partners.

General and Administrative, Education, Energy, Workforce Development

Events, Education