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Oklahoma State University · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Director, Communications

Stillwater, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$62K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Oklahoma State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to oversee a dynamic communications team within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. This role involves managing daily operations, implementing communication strategies, and collaborating with various teams to enhance enrollment efforts.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the creative and collaborative communications team responsible for strategic mass communication, marketing, and outreach efforts to prospective students and their families

Collaborate with leadership to implement communication strategies to positively impact enrollment goals

Manage and direct daily operations of the communications functions of the department, including creating engaging content, assigning projects, establishing deadlines, and executing a robust communication strategy

Oversee print and mail strategy across target populations

Collaborate with the recruitment, data, and new student experience teams to meet enrollment goals and ensure quality control

Work closely with campus partners and other key stakeholders to elevate, align, and execute the communication strategy

Qualification

Strategic communicationContent creationProject managementSocial media managementGraphic designVideo editingLeadership experienceAP style proficiencyCRM database experienceWeb management softwareWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solvingCollaboration skillsAdaptabilityAttention to detailOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Three or more years of successful experience in communications, including demonstrated leadership of full-time professional staff and/or student staff. Strategic leadership in building collaborative, outcome-focused teams to communicate goals, implement initiatives, and execute communication tactics

A team-oriented attitude with attention to detail and superior organizational skills

Related work experience in project management, communications, social media, website editing, content creation, video editing, graphic design, publishing, and campaign implementation and planning

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Valid driver's license

Ability to lift 45 lbs (recruitment materials)

Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate, and interpret goals, including demonstrated proficiency in using AP style and adaptive writing and storytelling

Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs

Detailed project management experience and problem-solving skills

Must be creative, learn quickly, and adapt to a quickly changing environment

Must possess leadership and collaborative skills

Ability to establish and carry out strategies set by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Division of Enrollment Management

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and serve as a key member of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Leadership Team

Preferred

Master's degree in related field

Four or more years of demonstrated leadership of full-time professional staff and/or student staff, including experience managing a team and collaborating with campus partners within a higher education setting, preferably admissions or enrollment management

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communication strategies for short-term and long-term organizational objectives and goals

Strategic planning to maximize communication efforts, including experience executing a robust communication flow to multiple audiences (first-time freshmen, transfers, international students, parents, and other key stakeholders), communication funnel management, CRM database, web and project management software experience

Experience writing content for print, managing direct mail campaigns, and working with print and mail house vendors preferred