Responsibilities

• Supports, promotes and models the mission, vision and core Ursuline values of Saint Ursula Academy.
• Supports the Strategic Plan as indicated.
• Works cooperatively with the leadership team and other personnel and departments to ensure a welcoming environment for students, parents and visitors to the school.
• Oversees a comprehensive strategic communication plan that positions Saint Ursula Academy as Greater Cincinnati’s preferred high school for young women.
• The role requires oversight to ensure all communications are consistent with the Catholic faith. An understanding of Catholic Social Teaching is preferred.
• Collaborates with the Advancement Department, the President, the Principal, the Senior Admissions Director, Vice Principal of Student Life, and Vice Principal of Academics to ensure unified messaging and coordinated activities.
• Serves as the communications counsel to the President, Principal and other Academy leaders.
• Oversees production of external marketing communications, including but not limited to the SUA magazine, fundraising materials, recruitment materials, advertising, the SUA website and MySUA.com.
• Builds a strong presence for Saint Ursula Academy in local and regional media.
• Oversees the updates of all Saint Ursula Academy portals; including but not limited to, mySUA.com, the SUA website and social media.

• Manages and works with vendors/freelancers/interns, as budget allows and projects require, to ensure the most cost-effective completion of projects and best use of time and talents.
• Monitors the use of SUA’s equity standards for consistency and collaborates with internal constituencies to embrace and protect the Academy’s image and brand.
• Serves as staff support on the Communications Committee and implements activities as recommended by the committee.
• Manages Crisis Communications and Updates Crisis Communications Plan regularly.
• Proofreads all SUA Materials from all departments for grammar, spelling, brand and context.
• Secures content creation and placement in various media outlets and publications.
• Supervises and manages project coordination with the Communications and Social Media Coordinator and the Content and Video Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.