About this role
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Overview As a key member of the Donor Relations and Strategic Initiatives team within SOM Development and Alumni Relations, the Staff Writer will create a wide range of content to shape Yale SOM’s stewardship and development engagement priorities, advancing overall strategic direction for the team. Reports to the Senior Director, Development Strategic Initiatives and Engagement.
• Research, write, edit, format, and prepare written communications including Dean’s acknowledgement letters and other customized correspondence, stewardship reports, web and annual report copy, solicitation materials, case statements, proposals, and more. • Create and collect content to convey the impact of giving to the school by telling the stories of faculty members, students, alumni, and leaders. Engage with constituents and write engaging content for a variety of print and digital projects from letters and stewardship reports to proposals and fundraising collateral. • Manage review process and dissemination for Dean’s, President’s, and Vice President’s correspondence, working closely with Dean’s office and a team of fundraising and alumni relations professionals. • Draft solicitations and communications materials, partnering with teams across Development and Alumni Relations, the SOM Dean’s Office, and other areas of the school. • May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities 1 .Demonstrated exceptional written communication skills. Please submit writing samples with application. Ability to adapt writing style to a variety of voices, audiences, and media. Skilled in translating academic content into engaging, readable copy for a general audience. Superior editing and proofreading skills and experience. 2.Demonstrated organizational and research abilities, strong computer skills, and strong attention to detail and accuracy. 3.Ability to prioritize work, juggle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a time-constrained environment. 4. Well-developed verbal and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with staff across the school, including high-level administrators and faculty. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
The salary range for this position is $80,000–$90,000, based on qualifications, experience, and other applicable factors.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Drafts, formats, proofreads, and edits written materials. 2. Conducts background research and interviews subject-matter experts as well as students, professors, donors and other individuals to provide content for publications. 3. Proactively researches and suggests content to support and reinforce the University’s fundraising goals. 4. Coordinates the production of publications and other communications. 5. Manage writing projects. 6. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience Job Posting Date 09/29/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Supervisor; Senior Associate (P4) Salary Range $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model Hybrid Background Check Requirements
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Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
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