Communications Manager

Reporting to the Director of Advancement & Campaign Communications, the Communications Manager collaborates with colleagues, consultants, and other members of the University community to design, create content for, manage, and measure the effectiveness of high-quality advancement and campaign communications in support of the philanthropy team. This involves writing and editing copy, graphic design, video storyboarding, and more. The Communications Manager is the consummate project manager, ensuring multiple simultaneous projects stay on deadline in this fast-paced, high-volume office, responding immediately to urgent needs, and ensuring materials are organized and accessible.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Working with colleagues, campus partners, and external consultants, manage the creation of written, visual, and video content supporting the division goals of University Advancement. Manage and measure effectiveness of print and digital communications, including flyers, presentations, a bi-annual magazine, white papers, cases for support, press releases, ads, executive correspondence, proposals, talking points, event remarks, website pages, signage, reports, articles, e-blasts, scripts, and other communications materials.
2. Determine and execute effective systems to manage multiple projects and organize materials in order to anticipate and meet deadlines and allow tailored access.
3. Interview and collaborate with colleagues, consultants, campus partners, and other members of the University community to research, brainstorm, and strategize for effective communications. This requires the utmost professionalism, consideration, and deference.
4. Assist Director with managing communications budget and otherwise support the Director of Advancement & Communications.
5. Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working in graphic design, and/or communications/marketing in an office environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to write high-level communications and proficiency in editing and proofreading
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work assignments,  manage multiple projects effectively
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and research abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills, Eagerness to be pro-active and take the initiative
• Strategic mindset and donor-centric focus
• Discretion, accountability, responsibility, professionalism

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Asana and other Adobe Creative Suite applications,  video production, and web design
• Experience working in higher education
• Understanding of communications strategy and brand identity
• Car transportation for occasional local travel

Salary Grade:

AD180 - Administrative

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete applications must include a cover letter, résumé, and a PDF of three samples of applicant's own professional work. Samples should demonstrate applicant's skills in strategic writing and design.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.