Assistant Director, Communications AS6732
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 62400 - 84600
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Rachel Eng
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$62400 - $84600
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
As part of a dynamic leadership team within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions the Assistant Director of Communications will oversee our creative and collaborative communications team which is responsible for strategic mass communication marketing and outreach efforts to prospective students their families and other internal and external audiences. Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications this position will collaborate with leadership to implement short- and long-term communication strategies to positively impact enrollment goals on the OSU-Stillwater and OSU-Tulsa campuses. The assistant director will manage and direct daily operations of the communications functions of the department including creating engaging content assigning projects establishing deadlines and executing a robust communication strategy for print email social media web events and more. Specifically the assistant director will oversee print and mail strategy across target populations. This position will collaborate across the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Stillwater and Tulsa working closely with the recruitment data and new student experience teams to meet enrollment goals ensure quality control. Additionally the assistant director will work closely with campus partners and other key stakeholders to elevate align and execute the communication strategy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Communications journalism marketing public relations or related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Three or more years of successful experience in communications including demonstrated leadership of full-time professional staff and/or student staff. Strategic leadership in building collaborative outcome-focused teams to communicate goals implement initiatives and execute communication tactics. A team-oriented attitude with attention to detail and superior organizational skills. Related work experience in project management communications social media website editing content creation video editing graphic design publishing and campaign implementation and planning
- Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses: Valid drivers license
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
Ability to lift 45 lbs (recruitment materials)
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to organize materials write edit visualize concepts communicate and interpret goals including demonstrated proficiency in using AP style and adaptive writing and storytelling. Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs. Detailed project management experience and problem-solving skills. Must be creative learn quickly and adapt to a quickly changing environment. Must possess leadership and collaborative skills. Ability to establish and carry out strategies set by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Division of Enrollment Management. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and serve as a key member of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Leadership Team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters Masters degree in related field
- Four or more years of demonstrated leadership of full-time professional staff and/or student staff including experience managing a team and collaborating with campus partners within a higher education setting preferably admissions or enrollment management.
- Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communication strategies for short-term and long-term organizational objectives and goals. Strategic planning to maximize communication efforts including experience executing a robust communication flow to multiple audiences (first-time freshmen transfers international students parents and other key stakeholders) communication funnel management CRM database web and project management software experience. Experience writing content for print managing direct mail campaigns and working with print and mail house vendors preferred.
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
