Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include:


Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement strategic marketing and communications plans to elevate the Katz School’s identity, drive enrollment, and engage key audiences

  • Evaluate and refine communications strategies based on data, stakeholder input, and institutional goals

    • Content Development & Execution

  • Create, manage, and update content across platforms, including newsletters, email campaigns, web copy, social media, posters, and other collateral

  • Manage website and oversee the accuracy and relevance of all school and auxiliary web content

  • Serve as editor for high-impact school-wide materials such as fundraising collateral, student publications, and event communications

  • Plan, implement, and evaluate targeted email campaigns using the school’s digital marketing platform

  • Revise and optimize communications based on overall performance

    • Collaboration & Oversight

  • Coordinate messaging and initiatives with the University’s central marketing team

  • Lead high-priority projects in collaboration with program directors, staff, and the Dean’s Office

  • Support and coordinate the work of communications colleagues, including social media, photography, video, blog, and web design

  • Collaborate on cross-departmental projects and initiatives, maintaining clear and timely communication

    • Operational Excellence

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase the impact and efficiency of the School’s communications efforts to help the unit scale efficiently, given rapid enrolment growth

  • Train staff and faculty contributors to self-edit and align with Katz School brand standards

  • Provide backup support to communications team members to ensure continuity of operations

    • Experience & Educational Background:

    Education and Experience 

  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, or public relations; 5–7 years preferred, ideally in higher education or science and technology settings

  • Demonstrated success in managing multiple complex projects with competing priorities

  • Strong portfolio showcasing writing, content strategy, and media production across digital platforms

  • Proficiency in content and media management tools, with interest or experience in using AI and emerging technologies

    • Skills & Competencies:

    Required Skills

  • Outstanding communication skills—written, verbal, and visual—with the ability to engage diverse audiences and explain complex concepts clearly

  • An understanding of data-driven communications, personalization, and developing journey-based campaigns

  • Strategic and analytical thinking with a data-informed approach to planning and decision-making

  • Proven project management skills and the ability to lead complex, multi-phase initiatives from planning through execution

  • Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, and ability to build trust across departments and hierarchical levels

  • High attention to detail and the ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data for executive use

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high performance standards

    • Preferred Skills

  • Experience with systems development, process improvement, or operational scaling in academic or mission-driven settings

  • Familiarity with education technology, data tools, or emerging AI platforms

  • Comfort with ambiguity and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

  • Demonstrated interest in innovation and continuous improvement in support of academic and administrative excellence

  • Familiarity with Drupal, WordPress, Marketing Cloud, and/or HubSpot is a plus

    • Application Instructions:

  • Please upload a cover letter

  • CV

  • Names and contact information for three references

    • Salary Range:

    $85,000 – $110,000

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