Another Source - Los Angeles, CA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Los Angeles, CA
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a dynamic Vice President for Marketing & Communications (VPMC) to join their senior leadership team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, strategic, and experienced leader to work with a dedicated team of marketing and communications professionals and serve the Oxy community as a member of the President's senior staff and the most visible member of the College's communications group. The VPMC will lead a supportive and cohesive team of 10-12 direct reports, fostering a collaborative culture and innovative strategies. With a new senior leadership bringing fresh vision, the VPMC will have the opportunity to make a significant impact by driving compelling communications about faculty research, student experiences, and the College's societal contributions. Occidental College's campus is located in Eagle Rock and adjacent to Highland Park — Los Angeles neighborhoods known for their diversity. Los Angeles County's 10 million residents represent more than 140 cultures and speak over 200 languages. Occidental is the only liberal arts institution in Los Angeles, attracting an exceptionally talented and diverse student body, served by a lauded faculty and staff committed to providing a one-of-a-kind education in an intimate setting. The College provides its students meaningful curricular and co-curricular experiences rooted in the urban environs of Los Angeles, with the goal of preparing alumni to work to solve society's most pressing social, political, and technological challenges through engaged and committed leadership. The VPMC will provide vision and work with the team to develop and execute on strategy for all internal and external marketing and communications activities for the College, including institutional advancement and admissions marketing and communications, branding, trustee and alumni communications, social media communications and marketing, public and media relations, internal communications, College publications, and web content and editorial services. Innovatively utilizing social media platforms and all facets of the College's online presence, the VPMC will help formulate and drive an extensive media effort to communicate Oxy's story and accomplishments and elevate Occidental to greater distinction. They will work with campus leaders as well as the Office of Marketing & Communications staff to develop clear, unified strategies and direction for proactively engaging diverse audiences, including prospective and current students, trustees, parents, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, the academic community, the broader Los Angeles community, and industry leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Marketing & Communications team in developing and executing strategic communications plans.
  • Drive compelling communications about faculty research, student experiences, and the College's societal contributions.
  • Oversee all internal and external marketing and communications activities for the College.
  • Manage branding, trustee and alumni communications, social media communications, public and media relations, and internal communications.
  • Direct the College's publications and web content and editorial services.
  • Foster a collaborative culture and innovative strategies within the team.
  • Engage diverse audiences including prospective and current students, trustees, parents, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, and the broader community.
  • Utilize social media platforms to communicate Oxy's story and accomplishments effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 10+ years of marketing and communications experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Commitment to equity and inclusion
  • Proven success as a leader and mentor
  • Expertise in effective social media communications
  • Track record of effective crisis communications

Nice-to-haves

  • Higher education experience
  • Experience partnering with admissions to support enrollment and retention efforts
  • Experience partnering with advancement to support donor engagement and fundraising efforts
  • Proven ability to deliver effective presentations
  • Public relations experience
  • Media relations experience
  • Web development oversight experience
  • Experience managing budgets and vendors
  • Creative storyteller
  • Understanding and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education in an era of economic uncertainty
  • Ability to speak candidly with students and proactively solicit their feedback

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Gym membership
  • Retirement plan
  • Access to swimming pool, fitness center, track and tennis courts at no charge to employees
  • Participation in a variety of health and wellness classes
  • On-campus discounted Weight Watchers programs
  • Access to Academic Commons, which includes library borrowing privileges
  • Employees receive an Oxy Bookstore discount of 10% on most items
  • Discounted rate for dependent use of gym facility
  • Discounts on movie theater tickets, Verizon Wireless/AT&T phone plans, Universal Studios and Six Flags/Magic Mountains
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