Copywriter
The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.
THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The University of Saint Mary is seeking a talented and mission-driven part-time Copywriter to support strategic communications and marketing efforts. This role will develop engaging content that reflects the values and voice of Saint Mary. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who can capture the spirit of the campus community while advancing enrollment, advancement, and brand awareness goals. This position is temporary and limited to the summer term.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Write and edit compelling content for a variety of platforms, including web pages, email campaigns, social media, print materials, and video scripts
- Develop student-focused stories, alumni features, and faculty spotlights that highlight the university’s mission and impact
- Collaborate with admissions, advancement, academics, and campus partners to support recruitment and fundraising initiatives
- Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and messaging across all communications in alignment with institutional brand standards
- Proofread and revise content with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
REQUIREMENTS:
- 1–3 years of professional writing or copywriting experience, preferably in higher education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
- Ability to translate complex academic or institutional information into clear, engaging content
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Familiarity with AP style and/or institutional style guides
PREFFERED SKILLS:
- Experience writing for enrollment marketing, donor communications, or alumni relations
- Understanding of higher education audiences, including prospective students, parents, alumni, and donors
- Basic knowledge of SEO and digital content best practices
- Experience conducting interviews and developing feature stories
*TO APPLY:*
*Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.*
*Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
*Questions: email human resources at* *hr@stmary.edu*