Responsible for all phases for coordination of Latino Studies communications, including development, implementation, and assessment in creating dynamic, engaging content for website, press releases, and print collateral, and craft and maintain newsletter, podcasts, and external communications that effectively demonstrates the branding of the unit. Coordinate the review, revision, and distribution of communications materials; serve as copyeditor and quality assurance for all communications submitted by members of Latino Studies. Work on special communication deliverables, such as policy briefs, speeches, talking points, event scripts, reports, and/or presentations. Coordinate with faculty and staff to create editorial opportunities of interest, such as outcomes of grant research, new faculty research or any other newsworthy events, to uphold unit branding and advance unit priorities. Effectively work with faculty and administrative leaders.Hire, supervise and evaluate Latino Studies Graphic Designer and student employees. Identify and cultivate external relationships to support unit development priorities and elevate the units fundraising capacity. Create and coordinate unit development initiatives, donor-specific projects, and fundraising efforts and develop, execute, and help drive major giving strategy in conjunction with unit leadership and central staff team. Work with college-level development contacts to implement plans for soliciting and securing major gifts from prospective donors.Act as the units' main public relations liaison to build community partnerships with external organizations and relationships within the university. Serve as liaison to College of Liberal Arts (COLA) Public Affairs Office to coordinate announcements and highlight events via college and university channels. Work with COLA Public Affairs Office regarding stories pitched to national media outlets or when fulfilling requests from outlets. Field media inquiries, create media responses, manage media interviews; occasionally act as spokesperson for the unit. Manage media lists and contacts.