Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

Richmond, VA (On-site)

$78K/yr – $83K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own college communications across student and community audiences, ensuring on-brand, accessible messaging and coordinating with stakeholders in a fast paced environment.

  • Messaging ownership: craft communications for students, prospective learners, and the broader college audience with AP style and accessible formats.
  • Operational leadership: manage multiple projects and optimize processes to boost team efficiency.
  • Collaboration and governance: represent the MarCom function in leadership moments and align with cross functional teams on key plans.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating and competing priorities.
  • Ability to represent the MarCom team with and in the absence of the Executive Director.
  • Adherence to PVCC brand, style and accessibility guidelines – demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail and a service-oriented approach.
  • Contribute to messaging and communications for target audiences of current students, new/prospective students, adult learners, the general community, and program areas across the College.
  • Demonstrated planning, organization, and time management skills.
  • High-level communication skills (verbal and written) and proficiency and excellence in writing and editing – AP Style.
  • Proven ability to effectively manage collaborative, “customer-based” services in an environment with multiple stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with computers, document creation software, presentation software, spreadsheets, Office 365 suite – specifically PowerPoint, Excel, WORD, Outlook, Teams. Familiarity with SharePoint, OneDrive and Adobe Suite.
  • Understanding of accessibility regulations and ADA Title II/III, Section 504, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, and a willingness to learn how they apply in higher education.
  • Use, improve and build processes and tools to help elevate personal and team efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Experience in marketing, communications, or public relations.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data from multiple sources to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Proven experience applying marketing, public relations, and/or communications strategies within a higher education or similarly complex environment.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently and simultaneously.
  • Professional presence with a commitment to delivering exceptional internal and external customer service.
  • Ability to take direction while independently managing and executing projects from concept to completion.
  • Experience collaborating effectively as part of a team in a dynamic, multi-functional environment.
  • Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to develop content across various platforms and clearly articulate ideas, strategies, and plans.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of branding principles and experience maintaining brand consistency across multiple channels.
  • Ability to interpret and report on campaign performance metrics, with a focus on continuous improvement and ROI.
  • Experience working in marketing within higher education a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and an eye for quality.
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Since 1966, Virginia’s Community Colleges have given everyone the opportunity to learn and develop the right skills so lives and communities are strengthened. By making higher education and workforce training available in every part of Virginia, we elevate all of Virginia. Together, Virginia’s Community Colleges serve more than 252,000 students each year.

Founded in 1966
Richmond, Virginia, USA
289 employees (4 in marketing)
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59% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$8
Traffic Source Mix
Search
27.5%
Direct
62%
Referral
9.7%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~289

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (1% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4