Wells College seeks qualified candidates for the position of Admissions Communications Manager. The communications manager will develop and implement communication plans to recruit talented students to Wells College. The position will collaborate with admissions professionals, the Office of Marketing and Communications and other campus colleagues, as well as external partners to create a seamless and compelling enrollment experience for our audiences. The position requires excellence in writing, content development, design, and project management as well as proficiency in communications technology (including Technolutions Slate or other constituent relationship management software and Wordpress or similar content management systems).

The candidate must possess:

• A passion for creating and delivering compelling and engaging communications that result in brand awareness, relationship development, and organizational and student success
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• An appreciation of the value of private higher education rooted in the liberal arts
• Strong writing skills: clear expression of thought; attention to facts, details, and accuracy; ability to self-edit; ability to shift voice and style as projects require
• Strong computer skills: proficiency with Slate CRM; ability to manipulate images, design electronic and print publications, create and edit videos (Photoshop, InDesign, Camtasia, Vimeo, etc.) proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint; ability to learn and use new software programs as needed
• Ability to dissect and digest complex systems, analyze data and apply conditional logic
• Ability to form collaborative working relationships with others, including faculty, staff, students and external partners
• Excellent customer service skills
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preference will go to candidates who possess:

• Online communications & e-recruiting experience
• Web editing skills: Working knowledge of HTML (e.g. images, anchors, links, styles, lists, etc.); conceptual understanding of CSS and CMS (i.e., understand how to navigate and work)
• A master’s degree

Wells College is a private four-year Liberal Arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York on the unceded lands of the Cayuga Nation. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, to embrace new ways of knowing, to be creative, and to respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Recognizing the role of higher education in supporting students from all backgrounds to meet the challenges of the future, Wells College is seeking to diversify its faculty and staff. We strive to embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive. Our student body includes 35% of students identifying as a student of color and 32% who are first-generation college students.

Applications should be submitted online in PDF at www.wells.edu/employment and include a cover letter; résumé; and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references (all in PDF). Complete applications received by August 15, 2021 will receive full consideration; however, the posting will remain open until the position has been filled. Offer of employment is contingent on a successful background screening.