Assistant Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs

** Strategic communications, issues and crisis management and government relations** **(40%)****.
** Oversee the directors of executive communications and media relations to ensure a cohesive strategic communications strategy and an effective implementation of that strategy.  Serve as a consultant to cross-campus colleagues in the Office of Development, the Office of Admission, Career Education, and others in conceiving, planning, and executing strategic communications projects. Serve as a key member of the C&PA team regarding the strategy and execution of issues and crisis management;

when needed, represent C&PA on the College crisis management team. Draft and edit timely communications on behalf of the College, including press releases, statements, talking points and other announcements regarding strategic initiatives and crises. Work with the VP to support government and external relations efforts at the local, state and national levels as required.
* Strong management, leadership, and supervisory experience and skills
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including writing and speaking clearly and effectively
* Demonstrated experience with integrated marketing and communications strategies to increase stakeholder engagement, philanthropic campaigns, student recruitment, and strengthen institutional reputation
* Significant issues management experience, including serving as the spokesperson for an organization and managing both internal and external stakeholders
* Demonstrated experience with media relations, editorial judgment, and analytics
* Excellent organizational, decision-making, and time management skills
* Ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
* Strong experience as a manager, team builder, and problem solver
** Competitive Compensation**:
Experience competitive wages ensuring your dedication is recognized and rewarded.
** Exceptional Benefits Package:
** Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving  benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
** Professional Development:
** Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
** Tuition and Education Benefits**:
Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.## Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae—guided by deeply held shared values:## ##
** Intellectual Discovery and Excellence**:
We believe in the transformative power of curiosity, learning, and teaching.##
** Gender Equality:
** As a women’s college, we have always been committed to gender equality as foundational to societal progress.##
** Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
** We affirm that diversity is essential to educational excellence, and we are committed to being a community in which each member thrives.##
** Connection and Community:
** We value the equal dignity of every member of the community and our sustained connection to one another, to our campus, and to our mission.##
** Empowerment and Social Change:
** We believe in the power and potential of our students and all members of our community to envision the world in which they want to live and to take action to make it real.##
** Integrity and Academic Freedom:
** We commit ourselves to high standards of personal and intellectual integrity, we embrace the principles of freedom and rigor in scholarly inquiry, and we assert the importance of holding to the truths such inquiry reveals.
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