Associate Director, Dolan Communications & Events

Fairfield, CT (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the planning, execution, and promotion of Dolan signature events while driving external communications, marketing, and stakeholder engagement for the Dolan School.

  • Leads end-to-end event logistics and onsite support.
  • Oversees communications, content creation, and social media to advance strategic initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Primary point of contact for Dolan School of Business signature events and communications to support Dolan strategic initiatives. Oversees the planning, execution, and marketing of Dolan signature events.
  • Supports promotion of the Dolan School of Business through written communications, website management, social media, and external relations.
  • Responsible for Dolan signature events
  • Manages high-profile signature events including the Fairfield Dolan Dean’s Executive Forum speaker series, Dolan Advisor Summit, Dolan Awards Ceremony, graduate events, partner events, and others.
  • Coordinates all event logistics including scheduling, catering, contracts, A/V media needs, space reservation, and serve as the onsite support at each event.
  • Coordinates events communications including script and agenda writing, targeted invitations, as well as promotions utilizing internal Fairfield platforms and social media.
  • Act as a department liaison with University Marketing on projects. Contribute to marketing campaigns, oversee sponsorships, and assist with external relations.
  • Identify and submit marketing tickets for banners, foam boards, branded goods, and related promotional materials.
  • Post regular content on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and contribute to Fairfield Dolan social media strategy.
  • Maintain updates on the Dolan webpages in coordination with University Marketing.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent related experience.
  • A minimum of five years of experience in program coordination, marketing, and/or customer service is required.
  • Proficiency in various computer systems including MS Office, social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), Canva, Constant Contact, and website management preferred.
  • Events management experience managing multilevel projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication skills are required.
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Fairfield University is a Jesuit Catholic institution that prepares undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and continuing education students for leadership and service in a constantly changing world. Over 5,800 students from 35 states, 46 countries, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are enrolled at the University's five schools. The University was founded in 1942 in the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, Connecticut.Fairfield University is committed to encouraging diversity in its student population and dedicated to the notion of cura personalis - a commitment to caring for the whole person, body, mind and spirit. Put it all together and you get an inspiring education that prepares you for an inspired life.At Fairfield, we're committed to every aspect of your education, including what happens after you graduate. We want to provide you with a return on your investment by helping you find a career you're passionate about pursuing. The Career Planning Center offers many services to assist students and alumni at any stage of their career development process and maintains strong partnerships with companies that regularly hire Fairfield graduates. Fairfield’s campus is conveniently located an hour from New York City, two hours from Boston, and 30 minutes from Stamford and New Haven, Conn., allowing students to seek internships and employment in a variety of locations. After graduation, students join a strong network of 40,000 successful and passionate Fairfield alumni. In fact, last year’s post-grad summary reported that 98% of the Class of 2013 were employed, in graduate school, or in a volunteer or service program within six months of graduation. They and all alumni are welcomed back to campus as a member of the Fairfield University family, and invited to join one of 10 alumni chapters and regional groups across the country.

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