Assistant Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA, United States
Assistant Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs
More than a college, Wellesley is a force for change in the world. Every day, we prove Wellesley's founding radical idea: Educating women leads to progress for everyone. A Wellesley education prepares students to realize their own highest ambitions and aspirationsand they do. One of the nation's premier colleges and the top women's college, we are unparalleled in educating pathbreaking women in every arena. The Office of Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA) seeks an assistant vice president for communications and public affairs (AVPCPA) to work directly with the vice president for communications, public affairs, and global engagement (VP). The assistant vice president will have primary responsibility for providing administrative leadership and support in planning, coordinating, and implementing the College's strategic communications and integrated marketing, including but not limited to: editorial, digital communications and social media, media relations, internal communications, issues management, crisis communications, and stakeholder communications with alumnae, donors, government officials, and others. The AVPCPA will serve as a trusted deputy to the VP and will have the authority to operate as such with the campus community and external stakeholders. Principal duties and responsibilities include: Strategic communications, issues and crisis management and government relations (40%). Direct communications strategy for College's upcoming comprehensive philanthropic campaign and promote integrated marketing for editorial content, social media, and digital communications (40%). Communications leadership (20%). Basic qualifications include: Education required: Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred). Experience required: 10 to 15 years progressive leadership experience in marketing and communications in higher education or another relevant field, including supervising teams. Skills and abilities: Strong management, leadership, and supervisory experience and skills; excellent written and verbal communications skills; demonstrated experience with integrated marketing and communications strategies; significant issues management experience; demonstrated experience with media relations, editorial judgment, and analytics; excellent organizational, decision-making, and time management skills; ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as required; strong experience as a manager, team builder, and problem solver. Salary: The pay range for the role is $154,000.00 - $180,000.00. Embark on a fulfilling career journey at Wellesley College, where we prioritize your well-being and professional growth. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive array of benefits and resources designed to enhance both your work-life balance and long-term success.
More than a college, Wellesley is a force for change in the world. Every day, we prove Wellesley's founding radical idea: Educating women leads to progress for everyone. A Wellesley education prepares students to realize their own highest ambitions and aspirationsand they do. One of the nation's premier colleges and the top women's college, we are unparalleled in educating pathbreaking women in every arena. The Office of Communications and Public Affairs (C&PA) seeks an assistant vice president for communications and public affairs (AVPCPA) to work directly with the vice president for communications, public affairs, and global engagement (VP). The assistant vice president will have primary responsibility for providing administrative leadership and support in planning, coordinating, and implementing the College's strategic communications and integrated marketing, including but not limited to: editorial, digital communications and social media, media relations, internal communications, issues management, crisis communications, and stakeholder communications with alumnae, donors, government officials, and others. The AVPCPA will serve as a trusted deputy to the VP and will have the authority to operate as such with the campus community and external stakeholders. Principal duties and responsibilities include: Strategic communications, issues and crisis management and government relations (40%). Direct communications strategy for College's upcoming comprehensive philanthropic campaign and promote integrated marketing for editorial content, social media, and digital communications (40%). Communications leadership (20%). Basic qualifications include: Education required: Bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred). Experience required: 10 to 15 years progressive leadership experience in marketing and communications in higher education or another relevant field, including supervising teams. Skills and abilities: Strong management, leadership, and supervisory experience and skills; excellent written and verbal communications skills; demonstrated experience with integrated marketing and communications strategies; significant issues management experience; demonstrated experience with media relations, editorial judgment, and analytics; excellent organizational, decision-making, and time management skills; ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as required; strong experience as a manager, team builder, and problem solver. Salary: The pay range for the role is $154,000.00 - $180,000.00. Embark on a fulfilling career journey at Wellesley College, where we prioritize your well-being and professional growth. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive array of benefits and resources designed to enhance both your work-life balance and long-term success.