Director of Marketing and Communications at Manhattanville University | Harrison, NY | $90K/yr – $95K/yr

Manhattanville University

Director of Marketing and Communications

Harrison, NY (On-site)

$90K/yr – $95K/yrDirector/Executive5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape a strategic university-wide communications function, translating leadership priorities into clear narratives, crisis readiness, and brand elevation across audiences.

Executive messaging and content strategy across speeches, press, web, and collateral
Brand positioning and cross-channel communications with leadership alignment
Team leadership and day-to-day management of marketing communications and press relations

Job Description

Own and drive a comprehensive university-wide communications function, focusing on strategic messaging, brand positioning, and crisis communication while partnering with leadership to elevate visibility and alignment across audiences.

Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic communications plan that supports the goals of the Office of Advancement and External Relations, to elevate brand identity and visibility.
Serve as chief writer and content strategist for the Office of Communications, crafting executive messaging, speeches, press releases, web content, marketing collateral, and internal communications.
Collaborate with institutional leadership to monitor emerging issues and develop strategic responses that protect and advance the university’s reputation.

Manhattanville University

Manhattanville University (www.mville.edu) is an independent, co-educational liberal arts institution whose mission is to prepare students, through rigorous academic and co-curricular programs, for ethically and socially responsible service and leadership within a global community. Located just 30 miles from New York City, Manhattanville serves 1,500 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students from 66 countries and 33 states. Founded in 1841, the University offers more than 50 undergraduate areas of study in the arts and sciences and offers graduate programs in Education, Business, Writing, Liberal Studies, and Continuing Education.

Purchase, New York, USA

924 employees (34 in marketing)

mville.edu