Director of Marketing Communications Fairfield Prep
Director of Marketing Communications Fairfield Prep
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Job Description:
Division: Fairfield Prep
Department: Communications & Media
Supervision of Personnel: Assistant Director of Digital Communications Communications Specialist Fairfield University Work Interns
Education: Bachelors degree in communications marketing advertising or a related field.
Experience: Minimum 57 years marketing communications or public relations experience preferably with some experience in independent schools or higher education. Superior oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to collaborate widely with various constituencies throughout the community. A demonstrated ability to use current media/technology to communicate and market the schools brand and mission.
Primary Purpose & Function: The Director of Marketing & Communications will manage the development implementation and maintenance of communications that reflect the Jesuit Catholic mission of Fairfield College Preparatory School. This position will report to the President and be responsible for schoolwide publications public and media relations crisis communications advancement support admission and enrollment advertising social media and media planning and the overall strategic direction and for internal and external school communications.
Role & Responsibilities:
Coordinate all Fairfield Prep communications and marketing functions:
Work closely with the President and other members of the leadership team to develop and implement internal and external communications strategies that supports the schools Jesuit Catholic mission and institutional priorities.
Partner with departments across the school to identify communication opportunities that will inform and build positive and productive relationships with key audiences including students parents faculty staff prospective families alumni and the broader community.
Lead the creative process around content creation and production from concept to completion with familiarity of utilizing traditional and new media including video digital and print.
Manage media planning and placement developing media plans via outside agencies digital/print news companies community websites magazines and other.
Manage oncampus staff and Fairfield University interns. Coordinate outside vendors and contractors.
Work closely with the VP for Enrollment Management and the Assoc. VP for Advancement to develop and execute efforts that attract prospective families engage current families and alumni and increase the schools visibility and brand image toward enrollment and philanthropic growth.
Work closely with members of the Advancement Office to oversee the development and implementation of communications for fundraising efforts campaigns and special alumni events (reunions Athletic Hall of Fame and others) plus networking and affinity programs (Prep for Success Alumni Networks etc..
Oversee the writing and design of all nonstudent publications including development of direct mail promotional materials and all newsletters.
Direct the content design printing and distribution of Prep Today magazine the schools biannual publication sent to all stakeholders.
Oversee website content through supervised staff members.
Create the schools crisis communications including collaboration with the Fairfield University VP of Marketing & Communications
Manage the Brand Book for usage in external and internal communications to ensure compliance (school logos mission and guidelines for approved Prep social media channels)
Monitor and track effectiveness of digital media plans and social media SEO and SEM.
Attend key school and athletic events work with Communications staff to provide social media photography and video. Hire outside photographers and videographers as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
Microsoft Office Skills
Ability to Work within a Team
Travel Required to School Functions & Events
Good Communication Skills
Flexibility to Work Evenings & Weekends
Well Organized
SelfStarter
Ability to MultiTask
DetailOriented
Good Analytical Skills
General:
Participate in the growth and development of Fairfield Prep which includes:
Being open to growth with the ability to adapt to change.
Promoting a courteous image as a representative of Fairfield Prep
Participating in and promoting the Jesuit Catholic mission of Fairfield Prep
Attending departmental and school meetings school Masses and retreats as requested
Keeping current with industry standards and trends through membership in professional associations attendance at workshops and seminars
Performing efficiently in all workrelated functions
Promote safe and secure working conditions which include:
Notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe working conditions
Promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials
Perform other duties as related or dictated by responsibilities.
Duties May Be Changed and/or Added at any Time.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Category:
Prep AdminPerforms such other duties responsibilities and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities activities and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
