Associate Director, Dolan Communications & Events

Job Description:

DIVISION:Academic

DEPARTMENT:Dolan School of Business

BASIC FUNCTION:

Primary point of contact for Dolan School of Business signature events and communications to support Dolan strategic initiatives. Oversees the planning execution and marketing of Dolan signature events. Supports promotion of the Dolan School of Business through written communications website management social media and external relations.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS:

Attend evening/weekend functions as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:

Proficiency in various computer systems including MS Office social media platforms (Facebook LinkedIn Instagram etc.) Canva Constant Contact and website management preferred. Events management experience managing multilevel projects simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal organizational writing and communication skills are required.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelors Degree is required or equivalent related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five years of experience in program coordination marketing and/or customer service is required.

REPORTS TO: Vice Dean Dolan School of Business

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsible for Dolan signature events

• Manages high-profile signature events including the Fairfield Dolan Deans Executive Forum speaker series Dolan Advisor Summit Dolan Awards Ceremony graduate events partner events and others.

• Coordinates all event logistics including scheduling catering contracts A/V media needs space reservation and serve as the onsite support at each event.

• Coordinates events communications including script and agenda writing targeted invitations as well as promotions utilizing internal Fairfield platforms and social media.

Responsible for Dolan communications and marketing support

• Act as a department liaison with University Marketing on projects. Contribute to marketing campaigns oversee sponsorships and assist with external relations.

• Identify and submit marketing tickets for banners foam boards branded goods and related promotional materials.

• Post regular content on LinkedIn Facebook and Instagram and contribute to Fairfield Dolan social media strategy.

• Maintain updates on the Dolan webpages in coordination with University Marketing.

Responsible for Dolan publications

• Researches writes and designs monthly E-Newsletter: The Dolan Connection

• Content creation in Constant Contact for the Dolan Weekly E-blast and Dolan Grad Monthly E-Blast.

• In partnership with University Marketing assist with the semi-annual newsletters and annual Dolan Report.

• Maintains and updates mailings lists for event invitations related publications and external communications.

Responsible for events and marketing support for Fairfield StartUp

• Lead event planner for Fairfield StartUp Entrepreneurship Program and annual competition Fairfield StartUp Showcase.

• Event and marketing contact for Fairfield StartUp program fall workshops Angel Investor Forum meetings mentor relations student awards and related projects.

• For these projects collaborates with the Director of the Fairfield StartUp Program and supervises the Senior Program Coordinator for the Dolan Centers.

Provide program assistance for the Dolan Deans Suite

• Serve as part of the Deans office team and helps with office duties as needed

• Supervises two graduate assistants in the areas of entrepreneurship and marketing/events.

Performs other related duties as requested

Category:

Performs 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.

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