Communications Specialist

Haverford College • Haverford Township, PA

2d • $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Specialist reports to the Vice President for Marketing and Communications and is responsible for developing communications plans, creating audience-focused messaging, and producing content that advances Haverford College’s institutional priorities and engagement goals. The Communications Specialist will work closely with colleagues across the College and serve as a communications partner to academic and administrative departments to support initiatives related to enrollment, advancement, academic excellence, institutional reputation, leadership communications, and media relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional communications experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience developing content across multiple communications channels
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop stories and communications content
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience supporting admissions, enrollment marketing, advancement, or fundraising initiatives
• Experience with media relations
• Familiarity with AP Style

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications plans for institutional initiatives, campaigns, and organizational priorities
• Identify communications goals, target audiences, key messages, and content strategies
• Collaborate with clients to support enrollment, advancement, fundraising, and reputation-building objectives
• Provide communications recommendations and messaging guidance
• Develop messaging that translates complex information into clear, compelling, and engaging communications for both internal and external audiences
• Write and edit content for websites, admissions materials, advancement communications, campaign collateral, newsletters, executive communications, reports, and marketing materials
• Research, develop, and tell stories that highlight the achievements, impact, and priorities of the College and its community
• Assist with media outreach efforts and the development of press materials
• Support initiatives that increase visibility and awareness of the College
• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously
• Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, and other campus partners
• Participate in planning discussions, working groups, and committees as appropriate
• Coordinate with writers, designers, and other team members to ensure successful project execution

Benefits

• possible work-from-home opportunities
• automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required)
• a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility
• 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day)
• affordable medical plans
• Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan)
• a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access

What This Job Offers

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