Communications Specialist

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Communications Specialist opportunity.

• Salary :
  Salary range begins at $70,000
• Benefits :
  The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year's Day), affordable medical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and $1400 for families (no match required, available to employees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and abeautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access.
  
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• Work Location :
  This position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College's Work Location Policy.

The Communications Specialist reports to the Vice President for Marketing and Communications and is responsible for developing communications plans, creating audience-focused messaging, and producing content that advances Haverford College's institutional priorities and engagement goals. The Communications Specialist willwork closely with colleagues across the College and serve as acommunications partner to academic and administrative departments to support initiatives related to enrollment, advancement, academic excellence, institutional reputation, leadership communications,and media relations.

Strategic Communications (40%)

• Develop and implement communications plans for institutional initiatives, campaigns, and organizational priorities
• Identify communications goals, target audiences, key messages,and content strategies
• Collaborate with clients to support enrollment, advancement,fundraising, and reputation-building objectives
• Provide communications recommendations and messaging guidance

Writing and Messaging (40%)

• Develop messaging that translates complex information intoclear, compelling, and engaging communications for both internal and external audiences
• Write and edit content for websites, admissions materials,advancement communications, campaign collateral, newsletters,executive communications, reports, and marketing materials
• Research, develop, and tell stories that highlight the achievements, impact, and priorities of the College and its community

Media Relations Support (10%)

• Assist with media outreach efforts and the development of press materials
• Support initiatives that increase visibility and awareness ofthe College

Client and Project Management (10%)

• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously
• Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, staff,administrators, and other campus partners
• Participate in planning discussions, working groups, and committees as appropriate
• Coordinate with writers, designers, and other team members toensure successful project execution

The Communications Specialist reports toVice President for Marketing and Communications.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or a related field
• Three (3) years of professional communications experience

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience developing content across multiple communications channels
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop stories and communications content
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability tobalance multiple priorities and deadlines

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, healthcare, ormission-driven organizations
• Experience supporting admissions, enrollment marketing,advancement, or fundraising initiatives
• Experience with media relations
• Familiarity with AP Style

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