Responsibilities

• Leads the communications department’s marketing, branding and communications strategies to engage and attract prospective and current families, as well as provide compelling updates and clear, effective communications to alumnae, faculty and staff, and friends of RPCS.
• Works with Admissions and Auxiliary Programs to continually produce, execute and evaluate all institutional marketing and advertising campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Advancement offices to align communications strategies with institutional goals and objectives, increase of enrollment numbers (of both new and returning students).
• Collaborates with Advancement to plan, launch, and evaluate campaigns for the Annual Fund, community events, and alumnae activities.
• Responsible for protecting, promoting and preserving the reputation of the institution.
• Maintains adherence to brand guidelines across all programs and materials; proactively monitors quality control internally and externally.
• Supports division and department leaders in developing messaging to ensure alignment with the School’s strategic communications efforts.
• Provides strategic vision and leads rollout efforts for special projects, such as school anniversaries, strategic plans, capital campaigns, etc.
• Works with School leadership to anticipate, develop, and implement crisis communication strategies, as needed.
• Actively assesses and gathers a pulse on industry trends, local market patterns to brainstorm innovative and forward-thinking marketing/communications ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications or a related writing field, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience. Experience in a K-12 education setting is preferred but not required. Marketing experience preferred.
• Ability to work closely, responsively, and collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective management qualities that include active listening, encouraging collaboration, and providing guidance while also inspiring autonomy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with audiences of varying ages and backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate widely with various constituencies throughout the school community.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with colleagues, students, and parents professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Established practice of working independently and collaboratively as part of a highly motivated team.

Benefits

• Employer-provided health benefits: medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, mental health support services, wellness program, free access to fitness center onsite, and free lunch daily.
• Paid time off for full time and full time reduced employees: vacation days (for 12 month employees), sick leave, personal days, winter break and spring break based on school calendar schedule.
• Retirement plan: 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions (required minimum hours worked after 1 year of service.)