Communications Manager

Hempstead, NY (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive admissions communications for a Catholic all-girls school, coordinating calendars, materials, and campaigns to boost inquiries and enrollment.

  • Must-have: Bachelor’s in communications or related field with 1–3 years’ experience.
  • Standout: Catholic education mission alignment and multi-channel campaign execution.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive communications calendar aligned with the annual admissions cycle, including open house events, application deadlines, and enrollment milestones.
  • Write, design, and produce persuasive print and digital materials for prospective students and families, including view books, brochures, letters, email campaigns, and program fact sheets.
  • Craft personalized, relationship-centered outreach communications at each stage of the enrollment funnel, from initial inquiry through deposit and matriculation.
  • Partner closely with the admissions and marketing team to align messaging strategies with enrollment targets and institutional priorities.
  • Manage yield communications to admitted students, including event invitations, scholarship notifications, and “why choose us” campaigns tailored to the interests of prospective families.
  • Develop and manage paid digital advertising campaigns targeting prospective families in the school’s geographic and demographic markets.
  • Maintain and update admissions-related website content, ensuring accurate, engaging, and SEO-optimized pages that reflect current programs, tuition, and deadlines.
  • Monitor and report engagement analytics and adjust communications strategies to maximize reach, inquiry conversion, and event attendance.
  • Produce original written and multimedia content that highlights student achievement, faculty distinction, co-curricular programs, and the school’s Catholic mission and values.
  • Ensure all external-facing communications reflect consistent brand voice, visual identity, and Catholic identity standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1–3 years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or public relations; experience in an educational setting preferred.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to write for diverse audiences, including teenagers and parents.
  • Proficiency in email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Salesforce, Emma, or equivalent), CMS platforms, and social media management tools.
  • Experience with digital advertising (Meta Ads, Google Ads) and analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.).
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Commitment to and understanding of Catholic education and the school’s mission of forming young women in faith and scholarship.

Preferred

  • Experience working in Catholic secondary or higher education admissions or marketing.
  • Familiarity with enrollment management CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud, Finalsite, or similar).
  • Graphic design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
  • Experience with photo and video production and editing for social media or marketing purposes.
  • Understanding of the unique motivations and concerns of families exploring all-girls education.
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Sacred Heart Academy

For over 75 years, Sacred Heart Academy has inspired young women to realize their academic and leadership potential. Firmly grounded in the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph, our graduates attend prestigious colleges and universities and take their place among the top echelons of business, government, academia, healthcare and non-profit organizations. Our dedicated faculty and administrators have made Sacred Heart Academy a leading Catholic preparatory school, and the only all-girls Catholic high school, on Long Island. Since 1949, SHA has prepared confident, purposeful and successful young women guided by their deep faith and strength of character, ready to positively impact the world. We invite you to learn more about how Sacred Heart Academy inspires our students and alumnae to "Lead with Heart".

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Hempstead, New York, USA
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