Princeton University · 3 hours ago
Special Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Communications
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expPrinceton University is seeking a Special Assistant to the Vice President and Director of Communications to develop and implement a communication strategy for the Vice President for Campus Life. This role includes managing communications, serving as a project manager for initiatives, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance engagement with Campus Life resources.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic communications plan to increase awareness and engagement with Campus Life resources and initiatives; identifying internal and external audiences, defining key messages, designing infrastructure and establishing communication goals
As a part of the VPCL leadership, actively participate in the VPCL planning process in order to keep abreast of emerging developments and provide critical input regarding appropriate communications strategy
Recognize the top priorities of the VPCL's agenda and perspectives and anticipate what may be needed to be prepared to respond to unexpected events
Working with the Campus Life Staff Development Committee's Communication subcommittee and other Campus Life area communicators, manage Campus Life's internal communications activities and identify opportunities for cross-promotion and coordinated messages
Oversee the maintenance of tigerlife.princeton.edu and campuslife.princeton.edu and collaborate with VPCL staff to develop new and updated content as needed
Oversee and partner with VPCL staff on the strategy and content creation for VPCL social media accounts
Serve as project manager for high priority initiatives and activities in Campus Life that require central coordination
Provide leadership or staff support for working groups or committees convened by the Vice President
Work collaboratively with Advancement to support the Vice President for Campus Life Advisory Committee
Be knowledgeable of current trends and issues in higher education and at peer institutions
Work on special projects of the VPCL office
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
7+ or more years developing communication strategies and efforts, preferably within higher education
Demonstrated success in planning and implementing communications strategies
Excellent communication skills, including written, oral, listening and facilitation skills
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
Proficiency in desk top publishing and web technology
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others as well as independently
Extraordinary judgment and instincts, paired with a thoughtful approach and the highest degree of personal integrity and ethical standard
Preferred
Master's degree in communications or a related field preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.44MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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