Executive Director Marketing & Communications

The Executive Director of Marketing & Communications serves as the University's chief marketing and communications officer and a member of the Executive Cabinet. This executive leadership role is responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing, branding, communications, and public relations strategies that strengthen the University's reputation and support enrollment growth.

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for the University's marketing and communications operations, ensuring consistent and effective messaging across all internal and external platforms. The position serves as the University's primary spokesperson and leads media relations, executive communications, strategic planning, public affairs, and crisis communications efforts.

Working collaboratively with Enrollment Management, Admissions, Academic Affairs, Advancement, and other university leaders, the Executive Director develops data-informed marketing strategies that increase visibility, engagement, student recruitment, and retention. The position works directly with the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications to help oversee the University's brand identity, digital presence, advertising, publications, and external communications while representing the institution to media, community partners, government agencies, alumni, donors and other stakeholders.

Saint Martin's University is more than just a place of learning-it's a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff come together with purpose and heart. Founded in 1895 by the Benedictine monks of Saint Martin's Abbey, we are grounded in the timeless Benedictine values of community, hospitality, and balance. These values, combined with a Saint Martin's liberal arts education, shape our approach to education and daily life, encouraging students to think deeply, act with compassion, and serve with purpose.

As part of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we honor the integration of faith and reason, the dignity of every person, and a shared responsibility for the common good. Our mission is to form graduates who are not only intellectually curious and ethically grounded, but also deeply committed to building a more just and equitable world. At Saint Martin's, we care about the whole person.

Our supportive campus culture is built to help students thrive-academically, personally, and professionally. We pay special attention to the needs of those who have been historically underserved, and we work intentionally to create an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate environment for all.

We warmly invite mission-driven individuals to join our community-not just to work here, but to be part of something meaningful. Together, we educate students who go on to make a positive difference in their lives, their communities, and the world.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions & Responsibilities - Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.

MISSION & STRATEGIC PLANNING

As the University's chief spokesperson and ambassador of the institutional brand, the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications ensures the University's mission, vision, and values are consistently reflected across all communications, publications, digital platforms, and public engagement efforts.

The Executive Director leads the development and execution of integrated, data-informed marketing and communications strategies that support institutional priorities and enrollment growth, including initiatives focused on recruitment, retention, visibility, and community engagement.…