The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 in Notre Dame, Indiana, is a premier American research university. As a Catholic institution, it uniquely blends faith with intellectual inquiry, striving for excellence in teaching, research, and serving the common good. Notre Dame offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for its diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, who are all dedicated to fostering an inclusive campus and being a force for good in the world. With world-class facilities, acclaimed academic programs, and a strong commitment to innovation and ethical leadership, Notre Dame is an ideal place to make a meaningful impact.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a dynamic and creative communications professional with a well-rounded skill set–including digital media and some graphic design–to join the Institute for Social Concerns in our mission to grow justice, rooted in the common good. If you are skilled in this area and excited to share and enhance stories about engaging work in our community and around the globe, please consider applying!
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Communications at the Institute, the Communications Program Director will collaborate closely with Institute leadership, and will undertake the development and implementation of an Institute-wide communications strategy that informs and engages center constituencies on and off campus and forwards the Institute’s mission. The position will also be responsible for implementing the day-to-day strategy across various media, and for creating the written and visual communications materials core to this strategy. (Note that an additional writer will support this work as well.) The position will also be responsible for maintaining Institute and University brand standards along with high standards of creativity, quality, accuracy, timeliness, and design; designing, implementing, and updating social media strategy on Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other social networking sites to keep communication current, accurate, and engaging for social media users; enhancing connections and engagement with alumni; and editing video for use on social media and in stewardship efforts.
We seek an energized colleague, capable of following through on multiple simultaneous projects, and able to work collaboratively to enhance the ability of the Institute to tell its story and forward its mission.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Design, English, Public Relations, Communications or related field.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent graphic design skills and experience with content management systems.
- Exemplary writing, editing, and copy editing skills.
- Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines within a dynamic environment. Strong project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in communications, ideally in a higher education environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of printing processes and terms; web publishing software and basic HTML code for formatting basic web pages; email campaign software (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Emma, or similar software); Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator or similar software to generate promotional designs.
- Working knowledge of Google Suite applications and database management skills.
- Strong organization, problem-solving skills, and critical-thinking skills including knowing when to elevate to the next level.
Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects and to prioritize activities in response to changing circumstances and on-going deadlines.
Additional InformationRESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.
Pay range: Commensurate with experience
Please submit your application by July 26.
This position may permit up to one day of remote work per week, in accordance with Institute policies and scheduling needs, after a successful 90 days of employment.
Benefits page: https://hr.nd.edu/benefits-compensation/
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, English, Public Relations, Communications, or related field.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent graphic design skills and experience with content management systems.
- Exemplary writing, editing, and copy editing skills.
- Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong project management skills.
- 5+ years of communications experience, ideally in higher education.
- Knowledge of printing processes and terms.
- Web publishing software experience and basic HTML for formatting web pages.
- Experience with email campaign software (Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Emma, or similar).
- Proficiency with Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or similar design software.
- Working knowledge of Google Suite applications and database management skills.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, including knowing when to elevate issues.
What We Do
The University of Notre Dame is a global, private Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, Indiana. Founded in 1842, the institution is inspired by its Catholic character to be a powerful force for good in the world. It focuses on fostering intellectual growth and moral character in equal measure, pursuing academic excellence and breakthroughs in research and leadership across all fields of study.
