Communications Manager (Jerusalem - Limited Term)
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a
Communications Manager (Jerusalem - Limited Term).
Applications will be accepted until 11/30/2022.Please note, as this position is at The University of Notre Dame at Tantur which is based in Jerusalem, applicants are not required to be vaccinated.
Notre Dame International (NDI) oversees 12 Global Gateways and Centers around the world, including in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Global Gateway is housed and is part of the University of Notre Dame at Tantur (UNDT) which is the unifying platform for all the efforts of the University in Jerusalem.
UNDT aspires to be an entrepreneurial, diverse and influential academic platform that leaves a positive and lasting impact on the region through a menu of programs and initiatives that also offer opportunities for Notre Dame students and faculty to explore and learn in Jerusalem and beyond.
For more information, please visit our webpage
www.jerusalem.nd.edu.
Job summaryThe University is looking for an experienced, collaborative Communications Manager with the needed analytical skills to join the team and to support the various academic and educational initiatives of the University in Jerusalem and the larger region.
The Communications Manager will lead the promotion efforts of various educational programs of the University in Jerusalem. These include existing programs (e.g. study abroad and languages) as well as newly initiated or upcoming programs in leadership, technology and social responsibility. The initial main focus of the Communications Manager will be the promotion of a certificate program in software engineering (Adam).
I. Key responsibilitiesUnder direction and in collaboration with the Director for Strategic Initiatives and relevant colleagues and directors at the University, the Communications Manager is responsible for the following:
- Collaborating with University colleagues in Jerusalem and main campus (South Bend, Indiana) in order to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience for the different educational programs with initial focus on the upcoming program for software engineering (Adam)
- Writing, editing, and distributing content, including press releases, website content and other marketing material that communicates the programs' activities and achievements
- Leading the marketing efforts via social media, press releases and other appropriate channels
- Working directly with marketing partners, such as agencies and freelancers
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders, e.g. in the media
- Seeking opportunities to enhance the reputation of the programs, including the coordination of events as required
- Maintaining records of media coverage and metrics
- Supporting the various teams to manage the launch of new programs and other communication-relevant activities, e.g. hackathons, program participants recruitment, and other campus activities
Please note that this role is a limited term role contingent upon meeting continued program enrollment goals through 4/31/2024.
Expected start date is January 1, 2023. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview process.
Following the mission of University of Notre Dame, the Jerusalem Global Gateway seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female candidates and candidates from all religious and cultural backgrounds that will enhance our community.
Minimum Qualifications:- Right to work in Israel required
- At least a bachelors degree or equivalent in management, marketing, communications, or a related area
- Proven track record of 3-5 years as a Communications Expert/Manager or in a similar operational role
- Relevant marketing experience, either leading or supporting within a marketing function, covering social media, PR, content creation and distribution, events etc.
- Ability to communicate in professional English is a must
Preferred Qualifications:- Arabic and/or Hebrew proficiency is an asset
- A collaborative approach with staff and students alike
- Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products quickly and with minimal supervision
- Excellent project management and coordination skills
- Sensitive and efficient stakeholder management and reporting skills
- Strong presentation design and layout skills
- Strong writing skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe 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 is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23472. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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