Communications Manager
- Employer
- St. Edward's University
- Location
- Austin
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Communications Manager
St. Edward's University
Communications Manager
Marketing and Communications
The award-winning St. Edward's University Marketing and Communications Division delivers strategic and integrated programs including recruitment and retention marketing, content and communications, creative and website management. We strengthen the reputation of the university and tell our St. Edward's story across channels to increase engagement, attract resources, and achieve the university's strategic goals.
Marketing and Communications seeks a public relations and media relations professional with a proven track record for increasing positive external awareness through integrated content creation and distribution strategies, specifically media relations, digital and web content. This position reports to the Director of Communications and serves as a member of the Content and Communications Team.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Cultivate relationships with local, regional and national media to promote awareness of university programs, faculty expertise and timely news dissemination
- Develop semesterly media outreach strategy informed by data and media insights to align with brand tenets and strategic goals
- Identify and act on opportunities to proactively tell positive stories that support the university's reputation and strategic goals while aligning with the brand platform and message architecture.
- Provide consultation on writing and development of op-eds, thought leadership essays and faculty profiles
- Transform technical and academic content into compelling stories that will position Edward's University as an expert resource for media and journalists
- Assist with distribution of information and media response for crisis and issues management
- Collaborate with marketing colleagues to develop and execute content optimization strategies aligned with media relations outreach
- Contribute to integrated marketing content efforts through development of news center features or other web content as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree, from an accredited institution, in communications, journalism, public affairs, public relations, marketing, or related field
- Three to five years of experience in public relations with an emphasis on media relations and strategies for highlighting company experts and leadership
- Must demonstrate a proven track record of experience in leading media relations, media pitching and assisting with reputation/brand public relations
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills and familiarity with using AP and Chicago Style
- Strong communication skills including written, verbal and presentational
- Submission of work samples Please include links of copies to press releases, media coverage and spokesperson quotes, communications campaigns, or digital content
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team-oriented environment
- Collaborate effectively with marketing office team, campus partners, and a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
- Must maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion
- Background in higher education or nonprofit organizations, preferred
For detailed information, please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the job description.
The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package!
Medical & Rx Coverage - UMR (HSA & FSA Available) Dental - Sunlife Dental
Vision - Sunlife Vision Plan
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7% Tuition Benefits
Paid Holidays Services & Discounts
An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit an online application at; https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Please include a resume, cover letter, and three employment references. No Calls Please. Applications will not be considered if it is missing any of these three items.
In your cover letter, please describe your lived experiences that prepare you to contribute to diversity and inclusion at St. Edward's University.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY
St. Edward's University is a private university in the Catholic, Holy Cross tradition with approximately 3,600 students. Located in Austin, Texas, it is one of the top universities in Texas and offers more than 50 undergraduate and 10 graduate programs. St. Edward's delivers a premier, highly personalized education that provides students distinctive academics and extensive internships, research and service learning opportunities on a vibrant and inclusive hilltop campus in a world-class city. St. Edward's has been recognized for 19 consecutive years as one of "America's Best Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report. In the
U.S. News 2022 rankings, St. Edward's is in the list of top 10 Best Regional Universities in the West for the 3rd consecutive year.
OTHER ITEMS TO KNOW Sponsorship:
We are not offering sponsorship at this time.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Available: September 7, 2022
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Organization
St. Edward’s University: One of America’s Best Colleges
St. Edward’s is a dynamic, nationally ranked, Catholic university where teaching, learning, leadership and service come together to contribute to a better world. For more than a decade, we’ve been named one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report. Located in the thriving city of Austin, Texas, with partner universities in 16 countries, our impact extends across the globe.
An Education for Today and a Lifetime
St. Edward’s offers an extraordinary educational environment that challenges, inspires and empowers students to make a difference in their world. Our academic community is dedicated to providing undergraduate, graduate and adult-learner degree programs that meet the demands of our times, preparing students to lead and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, our liberal arts education emphasizes critical thinking, ethical reasoning and multicultural understanding. Students enjoy the advantages of small classes and personal attention coupled with innovative facilities and advanced technology. And they benefit from valuable real-world experience through research, internships, service and study abroad. Through the abundant learning opportunities a St. Edward’s education provides, our students gain the knowledge and skills they need to pursue fulfilling careers and purposeful lives.
Quick Facts About St. Edward’s
- 13:1 Student-faculty Ratio
- 18 Average class size
- 50+ Undergraduate areas of study
- 7 Graduate degree programs
- 10 Adult undergraduate programs
- 4,620 Students enrolled
- 4,023 Undergraduate students
- 54 Countries represented
Our Achievements Draw National Recognition
A commitment to students, faculty and a stellar academic environment that’s second to none has placed St. Edward’s in the national spotlight.
- Since 2003, St. Edward’s has consistently been recognized in the top 25 of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of “America’s Best Colleges.” Currently, we’re 13th among universities in the Western Region.
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Forbes, Princeton Review and Washington Monthly include St. Edward’s on their lists of the best universities in the country.
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We’ve recently been ranked one of the top 10 “Best Colleges in Texas” by two highly respected college assessment groups: College Factual (2015) and Niche (2016).
- St. Edward’s has been named the nation’s top producer of U.S. Fulbright Students among master’s-granting institutions in 2015–2016. For the last six years, St. Edward’s has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Students, with a record 13 finalists and 10 winners in 2015. Since 2004, our students have won 37 Fulbright grants.
Strategic Planning Guides Our Success
From 1999 to 2015, St. Edward’s increased overall enrollment by 25%. And our donors contributed more than $152 million during that time. This record generosity helped grow our endowment to more than $95 million and provided important funding for new buildings and capital improvements. See how we’re continuing the momentum of that success in the years ahead. Read about our strategic priorities for 2018.
Learn more about St. Edward’s.
We welcome your application. Apply now!
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