Manager of Communications

About this position: Apply at www.emoryhenry.edu/hiring.

To manage communications related to branding, graphic standards, strategic counsel for various clients, and design and execution of print and digital materials. Advocate for internal communications tools to foster an informed and engaged campus community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for communication planning and digital and print design needs for advancement, alumni relations, academics and admission as well as oversight of college communications policies and adherence to graphic standards. Plans are created based on strategic needs of the institution and with each director or VP of a given department or office.

Support digital admission marketing needs as necessary per the Director up to 40 percent of the work week.

Support the marketing needs, brand, and promotional materials of The McGlothlin Center for the Arts and WEHC 90.7 to maximize their purpose and outreach while growing revenue. This includes social media, ads, programs, posters, etc., in coordination with the Executive Director and General Manager, respectively.

Serve as editor/art director of Emory & Henry Magazine, both print editions and online. Manage strategic content, deadlines, printing, and postage.

Supervise the office's project intake management process.

Coordinate all brand efforts with Athletics and other campus locations upon request.

Assist HR with the onboarding packet of materials to ensure each employee understands the institution's mission, purpose and value; as well as policies and procedures. Support new ideas to foster improved internal communications and a repository for information, policies and meeting notes.

Direct internal communication campaigns with campus partners such as HR, DEIB, Student Success Center, President’s Office, and more. Ensure there are clear and consistent internal communications.

Coordinate efforts with the marketing team to stay in sync on messaging and brand.

Write and review news releases to support the team as needed. Support crisis management communications as needed.

About our ideal candidate

Bachelor's in communications, marketing, journalism, business, or related experience over a three to five-year span. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as Microsoft Office. Experience with email software (such as MailChimp) and web editing is a plus. Photography and video skills are desirable. Willing to grow professionally in areas of opportunity.

Must be able to manage multiple projects and adhere to strict deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Exudes excellent customer service and leadership skills. Team player and collaborator.

About us

Located in the Highlands of Virginia, Emory & Henry College has devoted itself since 1836 to the belief that education can have a transformative effect on an individual, a place and ultimately the wider world.

Inspired by the motto “Increase in Excellence,” the first faculty challenged students to grow and develop intellectually, spiritually and physically.

Today, our mission continues to focus on students as they follow a path of intellectual and spiritual growth on their way to successful futures. That mission, in turn, is extended to others through a broad program of active engagement and community service.

You will discover that Emory & Henry is a place of promise made up of warm-hearted, caring people who care about your fulfillment. This is a community that embraces people from all walks of life as they work together to improve the individual and the world. We are people with a mission and a long history devoted to transforming lives and increasing excellence.

Emory & Henry views diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational to our institution, and strives to continually “increase in excellence” in this endeavor. In doing so, we recognize the forced removal and stolen labor at the heart of the very founding (and naming) of our College. We also acknowledge the negative impact of power imbalances, discrimination, and exclusion on generations of marginalized groups dating back to the inception of Emory & Henry College. We also recognize that, while this statement is important, it is an insufficient approach to the liberation of impacted peoples.

It is the policy of Emory & Henry College to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

NOTE: As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), our employees will be knowledgeable about and abide by all NCAA rules and regulations to ensure compliance with departmental, university, conference and NCAA policies and regulations.

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