Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

Spokane, WA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableManagerFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Drive cross-channel university communications for Gonzaga’s SFS, coordinating outreach to current and prospective students while aligning with institutional goals.

  • Own multi-platform campaigns (drip emails, texts, events) and calendars.
  • Collaborate with Enrollment Management/MarCom and update the website for cohesive messaging.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute comprehensive communication plans that engage various SFS audiences.
  • Write, edit, and coordinate mailings/e-mails/mass texts for multiplatform outreach to prospective and current students, inclusive of drip campaigns, event invitations, and automated follow-up.
  • Manage communication calendar and flow, which includes building and monitoring all campaigns across platforms.
  • Stay informed about trends and best practices inside higher education as well as macro trends with impacts on education.
  • Align communication strategies with SFS goals and the broader institutional mission to ensure cohesive messaging.
  • Analyze communication effectiveness through metrics and feedback, making data-driven adjustments to improve engagement and reach.
  • Work in collaboration with SFS colleagues to edit, update, and improve website.
  • Oversees SFS social media channels.
  • Collaborates with Enrollment Management and the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team on print publications.
  • Ensures that all digital content aligns with the SFS mission and Admissions cycle.
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Gonzaga is a Catholic, Jesuit, humanistic university rooted in the Pacific Northwest that offers an exemplary academic experience and connections that span the globe - all within a community of unrivaled spirit and authentic care for the whole person. We empower people to become responsible leaders who shape their professions and elevate their communities. #BeAZagOur top-ranked academic experience and highly engaged, worldwide network provides career connections, opportunities to pursue your purpose and lifelong relationships. Follow us on social! https://linktr.ee/gonzagauniversity

Spokane, Washington, USA
3K employees (295 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
231 (8% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$25K
Last Raise
$25K
Grant, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2022
    Grant • $25K

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
667.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$257.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.3%
Direct
50.6%
Referral
5.4%
Social
0.7%
Paid
2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3K

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Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

Gonzaga University · Spokane, WA · On-site