Job Details

Communications Manager

UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary
The Communications Manager in Enrollment Services creates and executes extensive print, video, email, digital and social communication strategies tailored for prospective students during each phase of the admissions cycle. This role has a dynamic, flexible and creative personality with strong presentation and communication skills. The manager will collaborate with direct reports, academic and other UIW staff on events and the admissions web/social/mobile presence. This position supports the University enrollment initiatives and goals while meeting short deadlines with attention to detail.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Superior writing skills including editing, grammar and persuasive writing.
• Strong project management skills
• Able to communicate with internal clients and vendors effectively
• Demonstrated knowledge of college admissions
• Documented experience with communication tools: email marketing; Salesforce, Ellucian Recruit or other CRM; text marketing; Google Analytics and social media platforms.
• Working knowledge of common CMS platforms, web design, HTML programming, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign and/or Illustrator
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite products
• Basic video and photography skills
• Innovative and outside the box thinker
• Team leader
• Independent thinker and decision-maker
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
Bachelors Degree

Required Work Experience
3 years experience in related communications position.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred degree in communications, marketing, design, or writing discipline.

Masters Preferred.

Work Hours
Typically 8am 5pm; many evening and weekends required.

Physical Demands
Able to lift and carry 25 lbs. Work at a desk for extended periods of time.

Posting Number: AS798PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
Desired Start Date:
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Director of Digital Strategy and Marketing
Salary:
Open Date: 07/08/2019
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
Writing samples can be published work or a 250 word paragraph on "The best part of college life is . . . ". Published work should not be longer than two pages. Finalists will be required to create a presentation for a panel as a part of the interview process. Portfolios of work are welcome during the interview stage.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/12761

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sex, gender, age, or religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).





Copyright 2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency

jeid-d61c8a0da08d4a4984179ce34ddf98fe