Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State , one of the top public universities in the country with almost 75,000 undergraduates and more than 750,000 alumni across the world, is seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to support the marketing and communications efforts of the Office of Enrollment Management.
Under the supervision of the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Assistant Director of Communications will be responsible for:
Collaborating with the Director to determine communications strategy for the Undergraduate Admissions Office
Maintaining content calendars for all tactical communications
Creating, reviewing, and otherwise managing content for related to admissions, including:
Letters and other print pieces
Email copy
Social media messaging
Web content
Reviewing communications sent to prospective students from University partners, including Commonwealth campuses, academic colleges, and other administrative units
Collaborating with the CRM Team on the development and use of Slate for communications flows
Participating in brainstorming and ideation sessions
Maintaining University brand and editorial standards
Communicating with internal (Penn State) audiences
Supervising one or more employees
Performing other duties as assigned
This position has the potential to be performed fully remote or as a hybrid of remote and on-site work at Penn State University Park.
The Office of Enrollment Management is working to establish a culture that embraces individual identities, fosters a culture of inclusion, and promotes equity through curricula, values, standards, ideals, policies, and practices. The ideal candidate for this position will share our commitment to advancing these goals.
Education and experience:
This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree o r higher plus 8 years of related experience o r an equivalent combination of education and experience .
Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing skills
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to distill complex processes and topics into clear, engaging communications and adapt messaging for various audiences
Minimum (3) years of relevant communications experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Supervision experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Required application materials:
Application
Resume
Writing sample
Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered. A cover letter is NOT required or recommended.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements
Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.
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