Occidental College
Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Occidental College, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Job no:
494599Work type:
RegularLocation:
Los AngelesCategories:
Management, Salaried
This position will report to the Chief of Staff and actively serve on the President's senior leadership team. The new Vice President of Marketing & Communications (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. Accordingly, the VPMC must have broad knowledge across a range of digital, print, and associated platforms.
The VPMC directs a seasoned and cohesive team that addresses the communication needs of the entire College with emphasis on the divisions of Enrollment and Institutional Advancement. Staff responsible for the College website and search engine, The Occidental alumni magazine, and the College's social media sites all report to the VPMC. As a result, the VPMC needs to demonstrate an inclusive and facilitative leadership style that inspires and empowers staff, encourages open communication and collaboration across campus, and fosters new ideas.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree10+ years of marketing and communications experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsCommitment to equity and inclusionProven success as a leader and mentorExpertise in effective social media communicationsTrack record of effective crisis communicationsPreferred Qualifications:
Higher education experienceExperience partnering with admissions to support enrollment and retention effortsExperience partnering with advancement to support donor engagement and fundraising effortsProven ability to deliver effective presentationsPublic relations experienceMedia relations experienceWeb development oversight experienceExperience managing budgets and vendorsCreative storytellerUnderstanding and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education in an era of economic uncertaintyAbility to speak candidly with students and proactively solicit their feedbackThe anticipated yearly salary range for this position is $200,000 to $220,000.
If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.
Another Source's client, Occidental College, is recruiting a Vice President for Marketing and Communications in Los Angeles, CA. 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. To apply, go to Vice President of Marketing and Communications - Occidental College
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. In part because of its desirable location, the College attracts an exceptionally talented and diverse student body, which is served by an equally 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.
To learn more about the Marketing & Communications team, please visit: https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/office-marketing-communications
To learn more about Occidental College, please visit: https://www.oxy.edu/
Benefits:
Oxy offers excellent health, dental, life and retirement benefits, along with many other extras.
https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-information
Additional Employee Benefits:Facilities:
Access to swimming pool, fitness center, track and tennis courts at no charge to employeesParticipation in a variety of health and wellness classesOn-campus discounted Weight Watchers programsAccess to Academic Commons, which includes library borrowing privilegesDiscounts:
Employees receive an Oxy Bookstore discount of 10% on most itemsEmployees may be eligible to receive discounted rate for dependent use of gym facilityAdditional discounts include movie theater tickets, Verizon Wireless/AT&T phone plans, Universal Studios and Six Flags/Magic Mountains, and more!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, Occidental College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, discipline, layoff, rehire, termination and social and recreational programs.
Advertised:
07 Aug 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
04 Sep 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Job no:
494599Work type:
RegularLocation:
Los AngelesCategories:
Management, Salaried
This position will report to the Chief of Staff and actively serve on the President's senior leadership team. The new Vice President of Marketing & Communications (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. Accordingly, the VPMC must have broad knowledge across a range of digital, print, and associated platforms.
The VPMC directs a seasoned and cohesive team that addresses the communication needs of the entire College with emphasis on the divisions of Enrollment and Institutional Advancement. Staff responsible for the College website and search engine, The Occidental alumni magazine, and the College's social media sites all report to the VPMC. As a result, the VPMC needs to demonstrate an inclusive and facilitative leadership style that inspires and empowers staff, encourages open communication and collaboration across campus, and fosters new ideas.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree10+ years of marketing and communications experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsCommitment to equity and inclusionProven success as a leader and mentorExpertise in effective social media communicationsTrack record of effective crisis communicationsPreferred Qualifications:
Higher education experienceExperience partnering with admissions to support enrollment and retention effortsExperience partnering with advancement to support donor engagement and fundraising effortsProven ability to deliver effective presentationsPublic relations experienceMedia relations experienceWeb development oversight experienceExperience managing budgets and vendorsCreative storytellerUnderstanding and appreciation for the value of a liberal arts education in an era of economic uncertaintyAbility to speak candidly with students and proactively solicit their feedbackThe anticipated yearly salary range for this position is $200,000 to $220,000.
If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package.
Another Source's client, Occidental College, is recruiting a Vice President for Marketing and Communications in Los Angeles, CA. 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. To apply, go to Vice President of Marketing and Communications - Occidental College
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. In part because of its desirable location, the College attracts an exceptionally talented and diverse student body, which is served by an equally 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.
To learn more about the Marketing & Communications team, please visit: https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/office-marketing-communications
To learn more about Occidental College, please visit: https://www.oxy.edu/
Benefits:
Oxy offers excellent health, dental, life and retirement benefits, along with many other extras.
https://www.oxy.edu/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-information
Additional Employee Benefits:Facilities:
Access to swimming pool, fitness center, track and tennis courts at no charge to employeesParticipation in a variety of health and wellness classesOn-campus discounted Weight Watchers programsAccess to Academic Commons, which includes library borrowing privilegesDiscounts:
Employees receive an Oxy Bookstore discount of 10% on most itemsEmployees may be eligible to receive discounted rate for dependent use of gym facilityAdditional discounts include movie theater tickets, Verizon Wireless/AT&T phone plans, Universal Studios and Six Flags/Magic Mountains, and more!
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION:
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment, Occidental College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, discipline, layoff, rehire, termination and social and recreational programs.
Advertised:
07 Aug 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:
04 Sep 2024 Pacific Daylight Time