Associate Director for Academic Communications

Marymount University

252d • $76,600 - $99,600

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position will lead the college/school's strategic academic communications efforts. This position is fully integrated within LMU's Marketing, Communications, and External Relations team and, as an embedded professional, is responsible for creating, developing and implementing all phases and elements of a robust communications strategy, in line with the university brand, which supports a culture of community awareness, transparency and constituent engagement. Reporting to the senior director of Communications, this position plays a pivotal role in producing and disseminating key college level messages and narratives. The Associate Director creates, edits, and publishes college level publications (traditional and digital), manages editorial schedules and projects, and interacts with all levels of the college to ensure effective communications. The Associate Director also collaborates with the Marketing team on all college level marketing initiatives.

Requirements

• Typically, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in marketing and communications responsibilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams and colleagues.
• Demonstrated experience managing and executing across multiple communications and marketing channels.
• Highly developed skills in communications writing and editing.
• Demonstrated computer competency with common production software suites.
• Ability to produce high quality deliverables with meticulous attention to detail.
• Metrics-driven and results-oriented with demonstrated analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working successfully within a complex organization.
• Ability to assess the needs of internal clients and suggest appropriate measures.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, produce, write and/or edit copy for college publications, including college websites, newsletters, publicity materials for college events and centers.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the embedded area and the larger MarComm organization.
• Gather information and stay abreast of research and scholarly activities within the college.
• Interview college faculty, staff and students to generate timely content for online and print publications.
• Coordinate with MarComm colleagues to ensure alignment of college communications efforts with the university's overall communications strategy.
• Proofread and edit departmental communications projects as assigned.
• Collect and maintain information on college events, lectures and activities for inclusion in the college's online calendar of events.
• Collaborate with the Communications Solutions and Digital Services team to develop an online content maintenance plan.
• Provide photographic coverage for various online and print publications.
• Create and manage an effective communications plan utilizing social media for various target audiences.
• Research and analyze current and emerging issues in higher education.
• Provide relevant background information and talking points for LMU speakers for special events and meetings.
• Record proceedings and prepare executive summaries as assigned.
• Assist college Dean with the preparation of other materials for publication and projects as assigned.
• Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary range $76,600.00 - $99,600.00, commensurate with education and experience.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and the education of the whole person.
• Diverse academic community rich in opportunity for intellectual engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree