Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
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Position Information
Job Posting Number | S01292 |
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Position Title | Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications |
Department | 03-Continuing Studies-1001 |
Job Category | Staff Posting |
Position Type | Full-Time |
Work Location | Hybrid |
Pay Type | Salaried |
Salary Range | $50,800 – $59,500 |
Compensation Practices | Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
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Position Details | Wesleyan’s Continuing Studies programs currently include Graduate Liberal Studies (GLS), Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS), undergraduate Summer Session and Winter Session and undergraduate Community Scholars. Continuing Studies also incubates new academic programs as pilot projects by developing program models and budgets. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admissions and Student Services, the Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications researches, plans and implements paid and unpaid advertising, marketing, outreach, events and communications, to support recruitment and enrollments for the GLS program, the Summer and Winter Sessions, and other programs as applicable. Wesleyan uses Slate for Admissions, a higher education CRM system explicitly designed to optimize communications, streamline application processing, and simplify decision release in admissions offices as well as building marketing and recruitment. Primary responsibilities include: SLATE CAPTAIN
MARKETING/RECRUITMENT
ENROLLMENT SUPPORT
PROGRAM SUPPORT and PR
OTHER
This position is a hybrid position with on-campus and remote work schedules. Remote work is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI, or NY. (Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who qualify). |
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in marketing/paid advertising, education administration, or admission or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Excellent communication (grammar/composition/edit/proof reading) skills. Proven strong experience with Slate. Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to build relationships with individuals and collaborate with colleagues and partners. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds. Ability to work some evening/weekend hours as needed. |
Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of Workday, Peoplesoft, and/or other databases/CRM software. |
Special Instructions to Applicants | Position is open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by April 9, 2024 when first review of applications will begin. |
Additional Information | All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. |
Benefits | Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply). Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html. |
Quick Link | https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/10366 |
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