Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications

Fort Wayne, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications supports the regional marketing team by developing and implementing strategic communications and marketing efforts that enhance recruitment and enrollment initiatives. This position plays a key role in creating engaging content for multi-channel distributionincluding print digital social media email and local mediawhile ensuring consistency with the colleges brand voice and institutional priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

Develop and execute integrated marketing and communications plans focused on recruitment enrollment and community engagement.
Coordinate regional media relations including maintaining media contacts preparing and distributing press releases and assisting with media inquiries.
Collaborate with campus departments to develop promotional materials and campaignsboth print and digitalthat highlight programs events and initiatives.
Assist in planning and executing campus events such as commencement community celebrations and other high-profile functions.
Write edit and proofread content for advertising publications email campaigns and internal communications.
Support brand management by ensuring all marketing materials align with college standards and messaging.
Supervise and mentor student workers interns and/or work-study employees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to advance campus and statewide marketing objectives.

Full-time benefits-eligible position with no enrollment waiting period. Excellent benefits include:

Medical insurance dental insurance vision insurance life insurance spouse/child life insurance long-term disability short-term disability as well as other voluntary benefits
Retirement plan with 10% employer contributions no match necessary and no waiting period for enrollment does have a 2 year vesting period
Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with Choice Plan medical insurance)
Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee spouse and dependents
For those pursuing higher degrees Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.
Opportunities for professional development
Paid time off: Vacation and Sick time accrued biweekly
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st

We are looking for a candidate who is committed to an environment where team members feel valued respected and supported. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives backgrounds and experiences. We are seeking someone who is passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in English Journalism Communications Public Relations Marketing Liberal Arts or a related field.
13 years of related professional experience in marketing communications or public relations.
Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with attention to detail and audience engagement.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate institutional goals into effective marketing strategies.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative team-oriented approach.
Self-starter with creativity initiative and sound judgment.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Required Software Proficiency:

Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in media relations journalism or public relations writing.
Working knowledge of CRM and email marketing platforms (e.g. Salesforce MailChimp).
Familiarity with Associated Press (AP) Style.
Experience in event coordination or photography.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator) or Canva.
Press release distribution platforms (e.g. MuckRack)

Other Requirements:

All offers of employment are contingent upon an acceptable criminal background check. Unofficial transcripts required at the application. Official transcripts due at the time of hire.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Required Experience:

Director