Senior Communications Manager
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Senior Communications Manager
Job Description:
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications (MarComm), and in collaboration with the Vice President of External Relations and Institutional Advancement, the Senior Communications Manager directs the planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive, multi-faceted, College-wide communications plan . This pivotal role provides strategic direction to maximize regional and national media coverage to increase awareness and national reputation of Scripps College and increase philanthropic support to the College. The manager provides direct leadership of the advancement writer and writer/editor and serves as the primary contact for all media/press inquiries for the College.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned. Provides strategic development of regional and national media coverage plan to promote the College's leadership, faculty, students, and alums to increase awareness of and increase or maintain national reputation of the College. Provides strategic development of College's editorial communications that highlight and promote Scripps College's strengths, in alignment with College and division priorities, to increase engagement among prospective students, constituents, and donors. Develops the annual goals and metrics for evaluating the success of external communications and efforts of team members in accordance with the division's strategic plan and goals. Assesses, evaluates, and reports on communication and media efforts and provides strategic direction to meet or exceed goals. Provides strategic direction and direct supervision to advancement writer and writer/editor, leading efforts of external, Collegewide communications through a range of print and digital channels, including website, email, and social media . Advises AVP on trends in higher education and USNWR ranking methodology and its effect on College's reputation. In collaboration with the AVP of MarComm and Vice President of ERIA, drafts executive communications and provides counsel on crisis communications. Serves as a key advisor to the Vice President of ERIA on College crisis management and emergency management. Provides guidance and advice to the Vice President on significant public relations issues. Coordinates and maintains College emergency communications plans. Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Superior leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, outstanding writing and copyediting skills, and strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising excellent judgment, discretion, and sensitivity. Ability to independently identify and analyze opportunities and resolve issues as they arise, keeping AVP apprised. Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities and competing requests for services for direct reports. Excellent computer skills, including MS Office. Knowledge of Photoshop and WordPress is a plus. Experience with Meltwater, Cision, TrendKite, or other media content database systems is a plus. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION &
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English/humanities, business/marketing, media relations or related field, or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job. Experience with media relations, metrics, and public relations is required.Experience with media monitoring platform is preferred.LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
None.OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position.The regular hours for this position are 8:
00 a.m. to 5:
00 p.m. Hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.Salary range:
$90,000-$103,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervises the advancement writer and writer/editor.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.Physical and Mental RequirementsAbility to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.At-Will EmploymentRegular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.About Us Please note:
Current Scripps employees will need to apply for open positions through Workday. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet to complete application process.Scripps College is a top-ranked liberal arts college and the women's college of The Claremont Colleges. Founded in 1926 by Ellen Browning Scripps, the College has provided exceptional education to equip talented students intellectually and morally with the skills, experience, and discernment to lead satisfying and productive professional and personal lives. In the founder's words, The paramount obligation of a college is to develop in its students the ability to think clearly and independently and the ability to live confidently, courageously and hopefully. These fundamental principles remain central and relevant to the mission of the College today.The College has repeatedly been recognized nationally by US News and World Report as a top 25 liberal arts college. Princeton Review rated Scripps as a Best College in the West and a Best Value College. Forbes Magazine cited the Scripps campus as one of the most beautiful collegiate campuses in the world.Current enrollment of degree seeking undergraduates is approximately 980 women from 47 states and 21 countries. Roughly 36% are students of color. There are 88 full-time faculty members, 100% of who possess Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degrees. For the 2012-2013 fiscal year, total revenues and expenses were $59.6 million and $58.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, total net assets were $392.9 million, of which endowment funds totaled approximately $282 million. J-18808-Ljbffr Recommended Skills Adobe Photoshop Analytical Attention To Detail Copy Editing Crisis Communications Databases Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Senior Communications Manager
Job Description:
PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications (MarComm), and in collaboration with the Vice President of External Relations and Institutional Advancement, the Senior Communications Manager directs the planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive, multi-faceted, College-wide communications plan . This pivotal role provides strategic direction to maximize regional and national media coverage to increase awareness and national reputation of Scripps College and increase philanthropic support to the College. The manager provides direct leadership of the advancement writer and writer/editor and serves as the primary contact for all media/press inquiries for the College.DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
This information is intended to be a descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Perform other duties as assigned. Provides strategic development of regional and national media coverage plan to promote the College's leadership, faculty, students, and alums to increase awareness of and increase or maintain national reputation of the College. Provides strategic development of College's editorial communications that highlight and promote Scripps College's strengths, in alignment with College and division priorities, to increase engagement among prospective students, constituents, and donors. Develops the annual goals and metrics for evaluating the success of external communications and efforts of team members in accordance with the division's strategic plan and goals. Assesses, evaluates, and reports on communication and media efforts and provides strategic direction to meet or exceed goals. Provides strategic direction and direct supervision to advancement writer and writer/editor, leading efforts of external, Collegewide communications through a range of print and digital channels, including website, email, and social media . Advises AVP on trends in higher education and USNWR ranking methodology and its effect on College's reputation. In collaboration with the AVP of MarComm and Vice President of ERIA, drafts executive communications and provides counsel on crisis communications. Serves as a key advisor to the Vice President of ERIA on College crisis management and emergency management. Provides guidance and advice to the Vice President on significant public relations issues. Coordinates and maintains College emergency communications plans. Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Superior leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills, outstanding writing and copyediting skills, and strong analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising excellent judgment, discretion, and sensitivity. Ability to independently identify and analyze opportunities and resolve issues as they arise, keeping AVP apprised. Ability to independently prioritize responsibilities and competing requests for services for direct reports. Excellent computer skills, including MS Office. Knowledge of Photoshop and WordPress is a plus. Experience with Meltwater, Cision, TrendKite, or other media content database systems is a plus. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION &
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English/humanities, business/marketing, media relations or related field, or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job. Experience with media relations, metrics, and public relations is required.Experience with media monitoring platform is preferred.LICENSES / CERTIFICATES:
None.OTHER:
HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position.The regular hours for this position are 8:
00 a.m. to 5:
00 p.m. Hours may vary due to needs of the College or department.Salary range:
$90,000-$103,000. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervises the advancement writer and writer/editor.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.Physical and Mental RequirementsAbility to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.At-Will EmploymentRegular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.About Us Please note:
Current Scripps employees will need to apply for open positions through Workday. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet to complete application process.Scripps College is a top-ranked liberal arts college and the women's college of The Claremont Colleges. Founded in 1926 by Ellen Browning Scripps, the College has provided exceptional education to equip talented students intellectually and morally with the skills, experience, and discernment to lead satisfying and productive professional and personal lives. In the founder's words, The paramount obligation of a college is to develop in its students the ability to think clearly and independently and the ability to live confidently, courageously and hopefully. These fundamental principles remain central and relevant to the mission of the College today.The College has repeatedly been recognized nationally by US News and World Report as a top 25 liberal arts college. Princeton Review rated Scripps as a Best College in the West and a Best Value College. Forbes Magazine cited the Scripps campus as one of the most beautiful collegiate campuses in the world.Current enrollment of degree seeking undergraduates is approximately 980 women from 47 states and 21 countries. Roughly 36% are students of color. There are 88 full-time faculty members, 100% of who possess Ph.D. or appropriate terminal degrees. For the 2012-2013 fiscal year, total revenues and expenses were $59.6 million and $58.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, total net assets were $392.9 million, of which endowment funds totaled approximately $282 million. J-18808-Ljbffr Recommended Skills Adobe Photoshop Analytical Attention To Detail Copy Editing Crisis Communications Databases Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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