Marketing & Communications - Assistant Director of Communications

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #248

Monday, June 10, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

To apply:

Only applications submitted through the official Careers at SHU site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit Careers at SHU to submit a formal application.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

Please note that changes cannot be made once an application has been submitted. You may, however, update your application/resume/cover letter each time you apply for a new position.

Position Summary

Provide overall copywriting and content development support to the Marketing & Communications Division by creating engaging and intentional copy across various platforms for all University audiences.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Develop well-researched, engaging, error-free and intentional copy, telling the University’s story, for a variety of audiences using multiple platforms including web, social media, blog, thought leadership, emails, video, reports and print collateral pieces
Promote Sacred Heart University’s mission, brand and voice through clear and compelling messaging that aligns with institutional goals
Organize schedules/timelines to ensure drafts and finished projects are completed within deadlines
Conduct in-depth interviews and research in order to develop original content
Implement industry best practices
Help develop an editorial calendar that meets University goals
Manage, revise, rework and edit existing content for use in multiple channels with user experience in mind
Collaborate with marketing and communications colleagues to develop a variety of content marketing materials
Interpret creative needs of content constituents and produce into copy the concepts and content they need
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English or a related field
Ability to write targeted content for a myriad of audiences
Demonstrated success in developing search-optimized content for web
Successful management of a business social media presence
Attention to details and deadlines
Experience in producing copy for digital, print and broadcast channels
Exceptional skill in understanding the nuances of social media writing, including the use of hashtags, emojis and acronyms

Unusual Working Conditions

Evening and weekend hours may be required. Occasional travel required.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

Job Family Staff
Job Function Marketing & Communications
Pay Type Salary
Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA