What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Marketing & Communication (MarCom) position at Franklin Pierce University?
Located in Rindge, NH, Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is close to Boston and New York City yet provides the natural beauty and safety of a rural campus, with access to outdoors activities, the arts, excellent educational options for families, and more. The University possesses strengths such as a welcoming and inclusive community, growing health professions-related undergraduate and graduate programs on campus, online, and at four Centers across the U.S., a personalized and highly supportive approach to learning combined with a career-readiness model including internship elements, and the reputation as an NCAA Division II athletics powerhouse.
FPU seeks an Associate Director of Marketing & Communications (MarCom), who reports to the Vice President for MarCom and supports the full department. The position plays an important role in helping to drive enrollment and fundraising campaigns for the University. Projects include but are not limited to print, web, social media, video, photography and editorial production; helping to strengthen University messaging and branding by carrying out communications strategies that follow guidelines for visual image and editorial voice; collaboration with all areas of the University; ensuring clear, consistent, and engaging content in all media.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as communication, marketing, public relations, creative or visual arts, or related. Experience in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate degree also desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate across platforms. Exceptional organizational ability and experience working in a fast-paced communication environment. Knowledge of strategic communications and marketing concepts. High-level mastery of various software, including Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.). Ability to handle highly confidential material and perform a wide range of duties that discretion, good judgment, independence, and diplomacy. Knowledge and experience with industry-specific design and publishing software as well as social media and editing software are preferred.
This position is on-campus at FPU’s Rindge location. FPU offers competitive wages and benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement plan, life insurance, disability plans, educational benefits, pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, four weeks of vacation, paid sick time, and paid holidays. Candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references (references will not be checked until the finalist stage of the search). FPU is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community in many realms and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Find out more at www.franklinpierce.edu.
