Job TitleDirector, Marketing & Communications of Center for L.I.F.E.
Department Center of LIFE
Worker TypeTemporary (Fixed Term)
Pay TypeSalary
Benefit EligibleYes
Job Description Summary
The Director will have a range of responsibilities related marketing and communications to advance academic research, teaching, and practice of the Center for L.I.F.E. (Leading the Integration of Faith & Entrepreneurship). The primary responsibilities will be related to communications and social media for the Center for L.I.F.E. For teaching, this includes developing communications and social media to extend and coordinate a network of universities around the world who engage in teaching of faith and entrepreneurship. For research, this includes promoting research activities and initiatives (research projects and increasing translation of research to practice). For practice, this includes expanding connections between students and practice (expanding internship and placement connections with alumni and international faith & entrepreneurship ecosystem partners). This also includes the communications and promotion of all major events, including the LIFE Research Conference, the LIFE Teaching Conference, the LIFE PhD seminar, among others. Finally, this includes supporting external relations and communications with a range of stakeholders, including major donors, universities, faculty, students, and entrepreneurs.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Overall development of the marketing and communications strategy related to the Center for LIFE.
- Manage all social media and communications in conjunction with LIFE team.
- Design, write and send promotional content and digital resources to faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Manage website, Mailchimp database, and social media calendar for LIFE.
- Assist LIFE team to delivery quarterly newsletter and new collateral materials.
- Design content and surveys for faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem in higher education,
- Lead the delivery of content to key partners, donors, and external audiences in the faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Supervise student workers to execute social media and communications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Required: Qualifications that all applicants must meet to be considered and are required to perform the essential functions of the job include:
- Master’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, communications, or closely related field with 3 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, communications or some combination (as demonstrated by coursework or professional experience); OR
- Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, communications, or closely related field with 8 years of experience in business, entrepreneurship, marketing, communications or some combination (as demonstrated by coursework or professional experience)
Consideration will be given to applicants with qualifications that would enhance the applicant’s rating and would add to the competencies needed for the job include:
- Master’s degree in business, marketing or related field, Ph.D. or D.B.A.;
- Experience with marketing, communications and social media in entrepreneurial setting;
- Experience with marketing, communications and social media in higher education;
- Experience with faith and entrepreneurship ecosystem;
- Experience with graphic design;
- Experience developing and promoting new programs or events;
- Excellent written / oral presentation and organization skills;
- Organization skills and attention to details;
- Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends; and
- Ability to travel.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Required Application DocumentsResume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions (if applicable)Inquiries may be directed to Brett Smith at [email protected]. Screening of applications begins 10 days after job posting and continues until the position is filled.
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