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Director of Marketing and Communications
at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont
Saint Michael’s College – Director of Marketing and Communications
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About Saint Michael’s College :
Saint Michael’s College, founded in 1904 by the Society of St. Edmund and headed by President John J. Neuhauser, is identified by the Princeton Review as one of the nation’s Best 368 Colleges. A liberal arts, residential, Catholic college, Saint Michael’s is located just outside of Burlington, Vermont, one of America’s top college towns, and less than two hours from Montreal. As one of only 270 institutions nationwide with a prestigious Phi Beta Kappa chapter on campus, Saint Michael’s has 2,000 full-time undergraduate students, some 500 graduate students and 200 international students. In recent years Saint Michael’s students and professors have received Rhodes, Woodrow Wilson, Guggenheim, Fulbright, National Science Foundation and other grants, and Saint Michael’s professors have been named Vermont Professor of the Year in four of the last eight years. The college is currently listed as one of the nation’s Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the 2009 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Job Description:
The Director of Marketing and Communications is a member of the college’s cabinet, reporting directly to the president. The Director of Marketing and Communications works strategically with the college’s constituents to ensure an integrated, engaging and effective image.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees the areas of public relations, publications, and web site development, including internal campus communications
- Manages a team of five marketing professionals
- Leads strategic image development and communications initiatives
- Ensures the brand messaging of Saint Michael’s College is consistent across college communications and effectively tailored for relevant audiences
- Oversees the college’s graphic identity program
- Remains knowledgeable about relevant cutting edge communications techniques and technology
- Identifies needs for market research, implements necessary studies and analyzes results
- Oversees the creative development and placement of general college advertising
- Develops strategy and execution for web site revisions, including content management systems, navigation, design and user testing
- Works with the Admission, Institutional Advancement, and other campus offices to develop effective marketing and communication materials and strategies
- Produces content for the College’s website and print and online publications
- Handles all situations with excellent communication and diplomatic skills
Click on the link to see a full Job Description:
http://www.smcvt.edu/images/userimages/mengel/5286/Application%20for%20Employment%20-%20Fillable.doc
Requirements:
- Broad knowledge of all facets of higher education marketing and communications
- Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- 5 years of professional experience in marketing and communications; experience in higher education preferred
- Strong working knowledge of the latest web development, publications, e-communications, branding and market research techniques and practices
- Experience in management and supervision
- Familiarity and comfort in a highly collaborative work environment
Additional Information:
Saint Michael’s College is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity, equity and inclusiveness across our campus community and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to complete the application process, you must submit Saint Michael’s College Employment Application. Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2009 and continue until a successful candidate is identified.
Application Instructions:
Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button.
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter describing qualifications
- Contact information for three (3) professional references
- Saint Michael’s College Employment Application – http://www.smcvt.edu/images/userimages/mengel/5286/Application%20for%20Employment%20-%20Fillable.doc
Click the above URL link to download Saint Michael’s College Employment Application. Complete this form and save to your desktop. After submitting your resume, you will have an opportunity to upload the additional documents requested.
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