Communication Program Director

About the role

The Institute for Social Concerns at the University of Notre Dame seeks a Communications Program Director to join their team. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Communications, this role will develop and implement an Institute-wide communications strategy, manage day-to-day strategy across various media, and create written and visual communications materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Institute-wide communications strategy that informs and engages center constituencies on and off campus and forwards the Institute’s mission.
• Undertake the development and implementation of an Institute-wide communications strategy that informs and engages center constituencies on and off campus and forwards the Institute’s mission.
• Create written and visual communications materials core to this strategy.
• Maintain Institute and University brand standards along with high standards of creativity, quality, accuracy, timeliness, and design.
• Design, implement, and update social media strategy on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social networking sites to keep communication current, accurate, and engaging for social media users.
• Enhance connections and engagement with alumni.
• Edit video for use on social media and in stewardship efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Design, English, Public Relations, Communications or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent graphic design skills and experience with content management systems.
• Exemplary writing, editing, and copy editing skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Strong project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications, ideally in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of printing processes and terms; web publishing software and basic HTML code for formatting basic web pages; email campaign software (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Emma, or similar software); Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator or similar software to generate promotional designs.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite applications and database management skills.
• Strong organization, problem-solving skills, and critical-thinking skills including knowing when to elevate to the next level.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and to prioritize activities in response to changing circumstances and on-going deadlines.

Additional Information

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application. Pay range: Commensurate with experience. Please submit your application by July 26. This position may permit up to one day of remote work per week, in accordance with Institute policies and scheduling needs, after a successful 90 days of employment. Benefits page: https://hr.nd.edu/benefits-compensation/. The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.