Associate Director of Alumni Communications - Oberlin College - near Cleveland, Ohio

Stephanie Klem

https://jobs.oberlin.edu/postings/12045

Job Summary

The Office of Advancement at Oberlin College seeks applications for the position of Associate Director of Alumni Communications . This is a full-time, continuing, 12-month, Administrative and Professional Staff position reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Alumni Communications (ADAC) will work within a collaborative environment and support efforts to communicate with alumni, parents, students, and friends to encourage greater philanthropy, alumni connections, engagement, and a sense of community. The ADAC influences strategy and supports the creation, collection, and dissemination of engaging, compelling, and creative multi-channel communications to support the priorities and goals of the Office of Advancement.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee, execute, and measure the results of a comprehensive and integrated alumni communications strategy focused on promoting engagement and philanthropy across traditional, digital, and social media channels.
• Oversee and manage the Alumni Engagement website, working in conjunction with the Office of Communications.
• Manage social media for Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving and coordinate with other campus partners to ensure maximum impact of social media efforts.
• Write news articles, announcements, and effective marketing pieces for advancement initiatives, as well as compile communications from existing sources to ensure the maximum effectiveness and use of available information.
• Produce Around the Square, Oberlin’s monthly alumni e-newsletter, in partnership with the Office of Communications.
• Create and manage the production of a new events roundup for regular e-distribution to Oberlin’s alumni community.
• Develop consistent/standardized email templates and facilitate distribution of mass emails for the Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving team that are consistent with Oberlin’s institutional brand.
• Guide communication efforts regarding events, activities, and news related to alumni and alumni engagement programming.
• Serve as a cross-divisional resource for communications needs and special projects.
• In conjunction with the Advancement Operations team, manage the communications tools and platforms utilized by the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 2-5 years’ experience, preferably in communications, writing, alumni engagement, and/or a higher education environment, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing publications and willingness to cover a number of varied subjects; experience in building a sense of community for dispersed constituents through social media a plus.
• Experience with and aptitude for graphic design/HTML, web communication vehicles/communities, databases and desktop publishing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work well in a team setting and with all constituents of the College, with particular attention to sensitive and diplomatic handling of matters.
• Demonstrated organizational skills: ability to generate novel and creative approaches to problem solving and ability to respond appropriately to pressure, deadlines, and changes in priorities and schedules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated individuals who are willing to balance a multitude of tasks and consider the needs of the entire team are encouraged to apply.
• Flexible schedule to permit evening and weekend hours.

Compensation

A generous compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent benefits package, liberal vacation time, and tuition remission for eligible dependents.

Oberlin College is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence. Diversity involves recognizing the value of differences and the inclusion of all members of the community including those that experience discrimination or under representation. This is a core value of the organization as we strive for a culturally diverse student body, faculty and staff that reflect the multicultural nature of the nation and our world and bring unique strengths and abilities, which contribute, to our institution.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A completed application will include a cover letter, a CV and a list of 3 professional references.

Oberlin College is located near Cleveland, Ohio.