Communication Program Director

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a dynamic and creative communications professional with a well-rounded skill set–including digital media and some graphic design–to join the Institute for Social Concerns in our mission to grow justice, rooted in the common good. If you are skilled in this area and excited to share and enhance stories about engaging work in our community and around the globe, please consider applying! Reporting to the Assistant Director of Communications at the Institute, the Communications Program Director will collaborate closely with Institute leadership, and will undertake the development and implementation of an Institute-wide communications strategy that informs and engages center constituencies on and off campus and forwards the Institute’s mission. The position will also be responsible for implementing the day-to-day strategy across various media, and for creating the written and visual communications materials core to this strategy. (Note that an additional writer will support this work as well.) The position will also be responsible for maintaining Institute and University brand standards along with high standards of creativity, quality, accuracy, timeliness, and design; designing, implementing, and updating social media strategy on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social networking sites to keep communication current, accurate, and engaging for social media users; enhancing connections and engagement with alumni; and editing video for use on social media and in stewardship efforts. We seek an energized colleague, capable of following through on multiple simultaneous projects, and able to work collaboratively to enhance the ability of the Institute to tell its story and forward its mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Design, English, Public Relations, Communications or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent graphic design skills and experience with content management systems.
• Exemplary writing, editing, and copy editing skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in communications, ideally in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of printing processes and terms.
• Knowledge of web publishing software and basic HTML code for formatting basic web pages.
• Experience with email campaign software (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Emma, or similar software).
• Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator or similar software to generate promotional designs.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite applications.
• Database management skills.
• Strong organization, problem-solving skills, and critical-thinking skills including knowing when to elevate to the next level.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and to prioritize activities in response to changing circumstances and on-going deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Institute-wide communications strategy.
• Inform and engage center constituencies on and off campus.
• Implement day-to-day strategy across various media.
• Create written and visual communications materials.
• Maintain Institute and University brand standards.
• Design, implement, and update social media strategy on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social networking sites.
• Enhance connections and engagement with alumni.
• Edit video for use on social media and in stewardship efforts.

Benefits

• Commensurate with experience
• Up to one day of remote work per week, in accordance with Institute policies and scheduling needs, after a successful 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level