Dean College Hiring for Communications Manager at Franklin, MA Full Time

Category:: Administration/Staff
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Department:: Marketing & Business Development
Locations:: Franklin, MA
Posted:: Dec 21, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-Time Fiscal Year
Position ID:: 171168

About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for five consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor’s and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, EMT and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College’s student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor’s degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

What is The Dean Difference?
The Dean Difference isn’t any one thing. It’s not a program or a professor. It’s not a single class or a club. It’s the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It’s our secret formula. It’s the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn’t one thing, it’s everything

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Communications Manager plays an integral role on the marketing team, working collaboratively with College’s Senior Graphic Designer, Social Media Coordinator, and area Vice President. The Communication Manager serves as the team’s primary storyteller, and is responsible for writing, fact-checking, editing, scripting and proof reading.

This individual will interact with senior leadership, School Deans, faculty, students, and alumni, most commonly in interviews that serve as a basis for stories and inquiries. The ideal candidate is a writer with the ability to identify various stories and the communication skills to bring these opportunities to fruition.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Strengthen the Dean College brand and promote the College by serving as the lead writer and editor for marketing content to internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive inbound marketing efforts through the development, scheduling, production/writing of content to be used in press releases, white papers or on the official college blog, email newsletters, and alumni relations content.
• Assist with the marketing and promotion of various branding and special events.
• Create and publish content on the Dean College website (knowledge of CMS, particularly BigTree a plus).
• Work in conjunction with admissions to develop enrollment marketing collateral. This includes drafting brochure copy, revising brochures, and editing signage and other print pieces.
• The team produces more than 150 print pieces each year. The communication manager serves as the primary copywriter and editor for all pieces, which annually includes a mix of minor edits, major re-writes, and new content.
• Some evening and weekend event coverage may be required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Five to eight years of professional experience in marketing or writing capacity.
• Must have demonstrated professional experience in a marketing/communications environment and preferably experience in higher education.
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and extremely organized with the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and relevance in writing.
• Strong storytelling, writing, research, and interviewing skills.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.

Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

Application Instructions:

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