Leadership Communications Manager (Sorensen Center)

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•$82,000 - $106,500

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Communications Manager (Sorensen Center) The vision of the Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership (SC) is to inspire and equip individuals to lead people as Jesus Christ does. The mission is the mechanism by which the SC strives to fulfill the vision; we develop leaders with character and capability who edify families, congregations, communities, organizations, and society. The Communications Manager will oversee branding and marketing for the Center, recruit and develop student leaders in the Communications and Outreach space and serve as a liaison from the Sorensen Center to broader BYU and external community. What you’ll do in this position Student Development Train, teach, supervise, and direct the work of student employees who create, plan, and execute the following: Communications Brand maintenance, evolution, and adherence Graphic design Marketing Social media design, strategies, and engagement Website development, design, content, and maintenance Technical writing and editing Videography and photography Audio production and podcasting Outreach Cross-promotion for Center-wide and area-specific efforts Experience design and management for promotional efforts Internal collaboration Inventory management Presentations Cross-campus collaborations Booth design, organization, and execution for local and off-campus experiences Ensure that student employees can: Develop as Christ-centered leaders Represent the department and university professionally and courteously Take advantage of opportunities to develop specialized and technical knowledge, skills, and experiences Provide support to other campus employees, volunteers, and programs Provide superior customer service to BYU employees, BYU Students, and campus patrons and visitors Create meaningful connections for students from Sorensen Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Objectives to department efforts and use of allocated resources Provide oversight for student involvement in the budgeting and purchasing process Scaffold a student experience that allows for spiritual, professional, and character development (e.g. strengthened testimony, oral and written communication; evaluation, assessment, and implementation skills; problem solving; experience design and management skills; increased awareness of strengths; goal setting and attainment) Program Management In conjunction with Center leadership: Develop and implement a branding, marketing, and public relations strategies and tools, including the creation, implementation, and maintenance of guidelines to direct these efforts Develop and maintain the following Communications functions: Website presence and engagement Social media presence and engagement Public relations and communication strategy for key stakeholders Collaborative relationships with key partners in advertising, marketing, and public relations Communications training and protocols for Center leadership, employees, affiliated personnel, and student employees Graphic design efforts for both print and digital media Programs and processes for audio/visual production, including videography, photography, and podcasts Engage and contribute to efforts to evaluate and assess Center communications efforts Develop and maintain the following Outreach functions: Experience design and management for outreach efforts (booths, event presence, outreach efforts, etc.) Creation, distribution, and inventory of promotional items Internal and external collaborative efforts Internal and external promotional efforts Coordination of student travel and occasional travel will be required Create, develop, and hone evaluation and assessment tools, including an area purpose statement and objectives, to measure area efforts to fulfill the department vision and mission Promote and support innovation and technology to improve efficacy and efficiency efforts by maximizing resources Create and manage Communications and Outreach budget allocations and work distribution Conduct macro and micro evaluations of area and program efforts to assess inclusivity of individuals and ability to meet the needs of the collective student body Ensure accuracy and relevancy of data and conclusions gathered through the area evaluation and assessment process Maintain the integrity of the department budgeting, finance, and purchasing process

Requirements

A firm commitment to the mission of BYU Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree
Experience Required: 5 years communication experience and 1-2 years management experience
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Brand creation and maintenance
Understanding of and ability to apply university policy and procedure
Ability to establish effective accountability measures, including effective goal setting, follow-up, and success indicators
Ability to navigate and train competently a wide range of related software and video, audio, photographic equipment
Facility with Adobe graphics and video products including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects -- or their equivalents (be prepared to advocate for equivalency)
Facility with social media platforms
A mentoring, growth-oriented mindset
Ability to collaborate, cooperate, and establish a dialogue with campus administrators, faculty members, and departments
Capability to balance: individual student needs, multiple responsibilities, deadlines, colleague needs and relationships, and departmental assignments and responsibilities
Experience with problem-solving and ability to exercise sound judgment
Initiative and self-direction
Knowledge of, and ability to, operationalize theories, strategies, and best practices related to teamwork
Operate effectively under pressure
Project, budget and administer area/program allocations
Receptive and responsive to feedback

Nice To Haves

5 years of management experience
At least 2 years higher education experience in student affairs
At least 2 years experience design and management experience
Excellent design skills
Experience with evaluation, assessment, and implementation
Social media analytics
Track record of project management
Research and operationalize student affairs and student development news and trends, academic publications, and best practices

Responsibilities

Train, teach, supervise, and direct the work of student employees
Brand maintenance, evolution, and adherence
Graphic design
Marketing
Social media design, strategies, and engagement
Website development, design, content, and maintenance
Technical writing and editing
Videography and photography
Audio production and podcasting
Cross-promotion for Center-wide and area-specific efforts
Experience design and management for promotional efforts
Internal collaboration
Inventory management
Presentations
Cross-campus collaborations
Booth design, organization, and execution for local and off-campus experiences
Develop and implement a branding, marketing, and public relations strategies and tools
Develop and maintain the following Communications functions: Website presence and engagement, Social media presence and engagement, Public relations and communication strategy for key stakeholders, Collaborative relationships with key partners in advertising, marketing, and public relations, Communications training and protocols for Center leadership, employees, affiliated personnel, and student employees, Graphic design efforts for both print and digital media, Programs and processes for audio/visual production, including videography, photography, and podcasts
Engage and contribute to efforts to evaluate and assess Center communications efforts
Develop and maintain the following Outreach functions: Experience design and management for outreach efforts (booths, event presence, outreach efforts, etc.), Creation, distribution, and inventory of promotional items, Internal and external collaborative efforts, Internal and external promotional efforts
Coordination of student travel and occasional travel will be required
Create, develop, and hone evaluation and assessment tools, including an area purpose statement and objectives, to measure area efforts to fulfill the department vision and mission
Promote and support innovation and technology to improve efficacy and efficiency efforts by maximizing resources
Create and manage Communications and Outreach budget allocations and work distribution
Conduct macro and micro evaluations of area and program efforts to assess inclusivity of individuals and ability to meet the needs of the collective student body
Ensure accuracy and relevancy of data and conclusions gathered through the area evaluation and assessment process
Maintain the integrity of the department budgeting, finance, and purchasing process

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long-term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness Program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU