Associate Director, Communications & Strategic Partnerships

Westchester, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 78600 - 102200

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director Strategic Partnerships and ultimately to the Associate Vice Provost
for Career and Professional Development the Associate Director for Communications and Strategic
Partnerships will lead the departments brand communications and marketing strategy while collaborating
with the Senior Director aligning and advancing partnership priorities.

This role shapes the departments narrative by establishing a cross-functional framework that aligns partners around shared career initiatives including internships micro-internships and experiential learning opportunities in addition to increasing awareness and participation of career courses services and programs. The position collaborates with the Enrollment Management MarComm team school/college Communications Managers and other colleagues to ensure aligned messaging.

The Associate Director manages the departments Career Trek program by developing strategy engaging relevant stakeholders overseeing logistics and collaborating with CPD and cross-campus partners. This position will supervise the Events and Promotions Coordinator and related student staff.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Strategic Partnerships

Partner with Employer Relations team to enhance employer engagement across programs including fairs panels and workshops and support streamlined communication processes.
Develop a cohesive strategy and communication system that clearly conveys our value proposition throughout LMU. Partner with relevant colleagues on telling the CPD story.
Lead the Career Trek program including long-term planning industry and city selection employer and alumni outreach school/college faculty engagement site visit logistics and collaboration with Alumni and Family Engagement on the student-alumni networking mixer. Mentor and train student staff to support Treks and event logistics.
Oversee communications for employer-focused events such as career fairs information sessions and related programming ensuring strong marketing and seamless logistical execution with the Events and Promotions Coordinator.

Communications

Establish CPDs communications strategy working closely with LMUs MarComm department managing our brand presence and outreach to students alumni and employers; oversee the development of CPDs integrated email marketing communications social media presence and printed and digital materials.
Supervise coach and evaluate the Event and Promotions Coordinator. Train mentor and guide them in developing CPD branded promotional content including digital and print resources including . Provide strategic oversight and guidance on CPD event production elements and program calendar oversight.
Establish policies procedures and goals for department communications and event promotion in collaboration with Associate Vice Provost Senior Director and Event and Promotions Coordinator; develop best practices for event management in Smartsheet and develop and oversee CPDs annual events calendar.
Collaborate with the Director of Employer Engagement and Employer Relations workgroup on elevating the promotion of employer-related events communications and strategic outreach. Write press releases blogs social posts and reports highlighting department wins student success stories alumni profiles event impact and other data to track assess and share.
Collaborate with the Director of Career Education & Outcomes on developing career readiness resources and coaching tools for the department; support the ongoing vision and maintenance of the CPD website: .
Oversee the departments marketing and event budget including tracking and reporting alongside Senior Operations Coordinator and Director of Career Education & Outcomes.
Work with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs colleagues in coordinating CPD representation at programs creating presentations for internal and external stakeholders designing and reviewing communications and marketing collateral and tabling materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Represent LMU and contribute to the career services community through professional associations and partnerships with employers alumni parents and other stakeholders.
Support Enrollment Management and CPD by participating in university-wide initiatives committees orientations family weekend and retreats.
Stay current on higher education career services marketing communications and hiring trends through Handshake training(s) and conferences such as NACE and MPACE.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

Typically a Masters degree or equivalent professional experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
Minimum of five years of related job experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty administrators staff and employers.
Proficiency in MS Office Canva and familiarity with platforms such as LinkedIn Meta and Smartsheet. Knowledge of Handshake and EMMA platforms is preferred but not required.
Proven experience in event planning and production.
Prior experience supervising training or managing professional staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
Strong relationship-building skills with a commitment to delivering customized quality service.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.

#HERC# #HEJ#

Staff Regular

Salary range

$78600.00 - $102200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

Required Experience:

Director

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Strategic Partnerships

Partner with Employer Relations team to enhance employer engagement across programs including fairs panels and workshops and support streamlined communication processes.
Develop a cohesive strategy and communication system that clearly conveys our value proposition throughout LMU. Partner with relevant colleagues on telling the CPD story.
Lead the Career Trek program including long-term planning industry and city selection employer and alumni outreach school/college faculty engagement site visit logistics and collaboration with Alumni and Family Engagement on the student-alumni networking mixer. Mentor and train student staff to support Treks and event logistics.
Oversee communications for employer-focused events such as career fairs information sessions and related programming ensuring strong marketing and seamless logistical execution with the Events and Promotions Coordinator.

Communications

Establish CPDs communications strategy working closely with LMUs MarComm department managing our brand presence and outreach to students alumni and employers; oversee the development of CPDs integrated email marketing communications social media presence and printed and digital materials.
Supervise coach and evaluate the Event and Promotions Coordinator. Train mentor and guide them in developing CPD branded promotional content including digital and print resources including . Provide strategic oversight and guidance on CPD event production elements and program calendar oversight.
Establish policies procedures and goals for department communications and event promotion in collaboration with Associate Vice Provost Senior Director and Event and Promotions Coordinator; develop best practices for event management in Smartsheet and develop and oversee CPDs annual events calendar.
Collaborate with the Director of Employer Engagement and Employer Relations workgroup on elevating the promotion of employer-related events communications and strategic outreach. Write press releases blogs social posts and reports highlighting department wins student success stories alumni profiles event impact and other data to track assess and share.
Collaborate with the Director of Career Education & Outcomes on developing career readiness resources and coaching tools for the department; support the ongoing vision and maintenance of the CPD website: .
Oversee the departments marketing and event budget including tracking and reporting alongside Senior Operations Coordinator and Director of Career Education & Outcomes.
Work with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs colleagues in coordinating CPD representation at programs creating presentations for internal and external stakeholders designing and reviewing communications and marketing collateral and tabling materials.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

Represent LMU and contribute to the career services community through professional associations and partnerships with employers alumni parents and other stakeholders.
Support Enrollment Management and CPD by participating in university-wide initiatives committees orientations family weekend and retreats.
Stay current on higher education career services marketing communications and hiring trends through Handshake training(s) and conferences such as NACE and MPACE.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Requisite Qualifications

Typically a Masters degree or equivalent professional experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
Minimum of five years of related job experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty administrators staff and employers.
Proficiency in MS Office Canva and familiarity with platforms such as LinkedIn Meta and Smartsheet. Knowledge of Handshake and EMMA platforms is preferred but not required.
Proven experience in event planning and production.
Prior experience supervising training or managing professional staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines.
Strong relationship-building skills with a commitment to delivering customized quality service.

#HERC# #HEJ#

Staff Regular

Salary range

$78600.00 - $102200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management
Marketing
Public Relations
Fundraising
Media Relations
Constant Contact
Strategic Planning
Social Media Management
Team Management
Public Speaking
Wordpress
Writing Skills

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