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Director of College Communication
Institution:
Antioch College
Posted:
January 27,2010
Location:
Ohio
Position Description:
Not Provided
Website:
http://www.antiochcollege.org
Category:
Community relations/institutional outreach
Employment Level:
Full Time
Salary:
Not Provided
Director of College Communication
Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is looking for a Director of College Communication. The person in
this position will lead the development of and the strategic oversight of a comprehensive institutional
communication, marketing and public relations plan. The successful candidate will increase and strengthen
communication between the College and external constituencies, including its 17,000 alumni. It is expected
that this individual will have a strong background in both electronic and print communication and marketing
coupled with a keen interest in and appreciation for the values and mission of Antioch College as a liberal arts
college with a cooperative education program. The Director of College Communication will lead and support
the communication needs of Antioch College including the Glen Helen Ecology Institute and the Antioch
Review. This position will report directly to the President and as such, will function as a member of the senior
staff.
The position requires ambition, creativity, collaborative skill and sound judgment. The successful candidate
will have demonstrated skills in organizational planning, interpersonal, written, and verbal communications;
strong experience in web and electronic communications including design and content management, graphic
design, Microsoft office products, and familiarity with social networking as a conduit for constituent
engagement. Proven oral presentation skills must be demonstrated for dealing with both television and radio
personnel.
Responsibilities: Develop and implement a coordinated program of communications and marketing to build
awareness, interest, and involvement with the College and its alumni relations program. Plan and implement
a strategic program of communications that regularly reaches alumni through an integrated inventory of
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This document compares the job description of
“Director – Communications – Alumni” posted by
the University of Louisville on December 21, 2009
with the “Director of College Communications” posted
by Antioch College on January 27, 2010.
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publications, news releases, electronic and print media, speeches, special events, and other vehicles; Lead and
facilitate the design, maintenance and production of all alumni-specific print materials, assuring appropriate
messaging, style, quality, content, and presentation; Hold primary responsibility for daily operation for the
College’s website assuring the currency, maintenance and accuracy of web content; Manage Broadcast email
system; Develop and implement strategies to advance alumni program objectives through social networking
sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, etc; Sustain alumni engagement by exploring new communications
mediums including, but not limited to blogging, podcasting, mobile applications, etc.; Support ongoing
market research efforts directed towards the College’s alumni through the development and use of surveys,
forums and focus groups involving alumni, as well as key internal and external stakeholders; Create and
sustain a working partnership with colleagues in annual giving to allow for the appropriate level of
coordination and collaboration in efforts to increase alumni giving participation, within and outside the
College; Help educate internal partners and stakeholders on the mission, vision, and plans for the College;
Support the development of communications on progress of the College to key alumni volunteer leaders and
leadership groups such as the Alumni Board, Science Advisory Board, and Glen Helen Association; Conceive
and implement efforts to raise the profile and visibility of the College’s alumni; Perform other duties as
assigned by the President.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years in communications, marketing, or external relations preferably within the
context of a higher education institution or other complex non-profit organization is highly desirable.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the names and contact information
for three references to: Joyce Morrissey, Assistant to the President, Antioch College, One Morgan Place,
Yellow Springs, OH 45387 or in PDF format to jmorrissey@antiochcollege.org.
Review of candidate materials will begin on January 11, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.
EOE
http://www.antiochcollege.org
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