Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Albany Law School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body, and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, women, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systemically marginalized groups.

Albany Law School educates and empowers lawyers and leaders through a rigorous and innovative program of study providing students with the knowledge, values, critical thinking skills, and transformational competencies necessary to become ethical and effective professionals in a rapidly changing world. Our students will promote the rule of law, equity, and access to justice in their professional pursuits and advance their careers using a sophisticated understanding of the law to improve society.

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• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• 403(b) retirement contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• On-site fitness center
• Volunteer program and paid volunteer time off
• Generous paid time off, holidays and parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule available for many positions

Position: Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Location: Albany, NY

Job :379

# of Openings:1

Do you have a passion for communications, marketing, and media relations? Albany Law School invites applications for an experienced Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing to manage earned media efforts, create compelling communications and marketing content, and support the law school’s overall communications and marketing strategy. In this role, you’ll work across campus to promote the law school’s programs, faculty scholarship, events, and initiatives while supporting enrollment marketing and maintaining the law school’s brand.

• Manage earned media efforts, including news releases, media requests, journalist relationships, and faculty expert outreach.
• Write, edit, proofread, and/or record communications and marketing content for the website, brochures, advertisements, alumni magazine, newsletters, emails, podcasts, and events.
• Create photo and video content as necessary and work with freelance writers, photographers, and graphic designers.
• Consult with faculty, staff, students, and community partners on promoting programs, faculty scholarship and projects, events, initiatives, and milestones.
• Support enrollment marketing with the Office of Admissions, including digital and social media advertising and email marketing.
• Collaborate with the Senior Web Designer and Developer to keep website content current, relevant, and on-brand.

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with media relations and social media management.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software.
• General knowledge of Google Analytics and data-driven reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of web technologies, including HTML and content management systems, is a plus.
• General knowledge of photography and videography is a plus.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when needed.

• Resume/CV
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references

The estimated salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits package. Pay rate offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity. Comprehensive…