Director of Communications & Marketing

St. Xavier High School, a Jesuit, college-preparatory high school, seeks a mission-driven Director of Communications and Marketing to tell the story of the school in a way that advances its Catholic, Jesuit identity and strategic goals. The Director leads a comprehensive, integrated communications and marketing program that supports enrollment, advancement, athletics, and other areas of the school. The director ensures consistent, mission-centered messaging across all channels and equips leaders and departments to communicate with clarity and care while promoting the values of faith, service, and justice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic communications and marketing plan aligned with the school's mission, Jesuit identity, and long-range institutional priorities.
• Serve as the liaison for the Marketing Committee of the Board, and as the school's brand steward, ensuring consistent, mission-centered messaging and visual identity across all channels and materials.
• Lead storytelling efforts that highlight student formation, academic excellence, spiritual life, service and justice programs, arts, and athletics.
• Oversee content strategy and production for the school website, ESPX, social media, email communications, print publications, advertising, and internal signage and banners.
• Partner closely with the Office of Admissions to design and execute marketing efforts that support recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
• Collaborate with Advancement, Athletics, and other areas of the school on communications that support their efforts.
• Provide communications support to the President, Principal, and Vice President for Advancement, including speeches, letters, and key institutional messages.
• Plan and produce flagship publications (viewbook, magazine, campaign materials, yearbook, and others) that reflect Jesuit values and the life of the school.
• Coordinate photography, videography, and graphic design (including management of outside vendors and freelancers as needed).
• Serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson and manage the school's social media presence to build engagement with students, families, alumni, benefactors, and the broader community.
• Develop and oversee crisis and emergency communications protocols in collaboration with school leadership.
• Use data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of communications and marketing initiatives and to refine strategies.
• Oversee and manage the communications and marketing budget.
• Direct supervision over communication staff (2-3 employees) which includes day-to-day guidance and management, weekly team meetings, performance reviews, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission of Catholic, Jesuit education and enthusiasm for working in a faith-based, student-centered environment.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications and/or marketing, preferably in an independent school, higher education, or mission-driven nonprofit.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences (students, parents, alumni, benefactors, media).
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications and marketing strategies across print and digital platforms.
• Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media tools, and basic design software; familiarity with CRM or advancement systems is a plus.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, faculty, students, parents, and alumni.
• High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in handling confidential information.

Additional Details

• Employment status: Full-time, 12-month, exempt.
• Work environment: Primarily on campus with some evening and weekend responsibilities for events.
• Application materials: Resume, cover letter expressing interest and alignment with Jesuit education, and 2-3 communication samples or portfolio link.

Final date to receive applications:
March 6, 2026