Assistant Director of Communications

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

• 3 Years or more Experience in a communications role. (Required)

• Demonstrated experience with social media tools used in a business environment. (Required)

• Skill in writing and editing concise, compelling, well organized and grammatically correct communications disseminated via a printed magazine, a robust and newsy website, and social media. (Required)

• Demonstrated skill in proofreading and fact-checking a variety of documents. Close attention to detail. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects, meeting deadline requirements amid abrupt changes in direction. (Required)

• Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain close working relationships with administrators, faculty, donors, volunteers and staff. (Required)

• Skill in developing and implementing complex communications and media relations programs. (Required)

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, graciously and professionally with senior administration, faculty, staff and various external contacts (including members of the media). (Required)

• General knowledge of creating and managing electronic content such as blogs and associated photo, video and audio files. Demonstrated knowledge through hands-on use of industry-standard hardware and software programs, including Word and Excel, is required; experience in a Mac environment preferred. (Required)

• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite products; graphic design and editing experience (Preferred)

• Working knowledge of recording equipment, including a video camera, digital audio recorder, and still photographic equipment. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Affairs or related fields are a plus. (Required)

• Master's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Public Affairs or related fields are a plus. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

• COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

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