Director of Communications

This job can be based at either our Minneapolis, MN campus or Winona, MN campus.

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Responsibilities

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking to hire a Director of Communications, this position can be located on either the Winona or the Minneapolis campus. The Director of Communications develops, implements, evaluates and refines a comprehensive internal and external communications strategy for the university, which includes campuses in Minneapolis, Rochester and Winona as well as online. This is an opportunity for a storyteller interested in the mission of education, in our case, Lasallian Catholic education and how that education impacts individuals (students), communities, business and society. The position's work will be grounded in the school's Lasallian Catholic heritage, its brand promise, and aligned with the strategic plans and its goals. Reporting to the vice president for marketing and communication, the role supervises a small team (one direct report at this time and possible student intern(s) and works closely with the entire department to deliver consistent, compelling, relevant communication through various channels. Those channels include email, newsletters, employee informational presentations, publications, web content, social media, public and media relations, community outreach, events and other tactics. Key partners are academics, admissions, advancement and student affairs as well as the president's office. Key audiences include faculty, staff, students, alumni, benefactors, media and the general public.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism or similar degree is required.
• Experience and expertise in media and public relations, public affairs, crisis communications,
• issues management, social media.
• Related work experience in higher education is preferred.
• Experience creating content for various channels short-and long-form.
• Understanding of and commitment to Lasallian core values and Catholic higher education.