Enrollment Management Event Communications Specialist

St. John’s established in 1870, has three New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Job Title: Enrollment Management Event Communications Specialist

Reports to: Director of Enrollment Management Communications

Campus: Queens/Remote

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Enrollment Management Communications, the Communication Trafficker, will serve as project manager for all marketing projects and event marketing/communications within the department.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as project manager for marketing projects within the Office of Enrollment Management Communication.
• Maintain EM Communications calendar
• Liaise between Admission, University Marketing and Communication, University mailroom, and third-party vendors to coordinate printing and mailing of all projects.
• Write, edit, and proofread communications for Enrollment Management.
• Assist in developing, editing, and maintaining webpages within Enrollment Management.
• Liaise with third-party vendors for creative development of marketing opportunities on platforms such as Niche, Hobsons, Naviance, US News, etc…
• Create and maintain event templates, individual events, event folder structure and event landing pages in Slate for Undergraduate events, Graduate events, and off-campus recruitment events
• Create and execute all Slate email and print communications for events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• A Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will be well organized and deadline oriented.
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in high pressure circumstances and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and vendors is preferred.
• Experience copy editing and with graphic design, layout design, photo manipulation is required.
• Experience with HTML and/or CSS is required.
• Knowledge of Slate CRM is preferred.
• Prior higher education marketing or communication experience preferred.
• Understanding of discretion related to handling confidential information is required.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, mornings, and weekends is required.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities with short notice and changing deadlines is preferred.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; move about; sit; to carry work and use controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; communicate. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the employee include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:30am-3:00pm. Occasional early morning, night, and weekend hours required for recruitment and events.

Travel

This position may require travel to multiple St. John’s University campuses for events, trainings, and meetings.

Required Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience copy editing and with graphic design, layout design, photo manipulation is required.
• Experience in project management and serving as liaison between multiple teams required.
• Experience with HTML and/or CSS is required.
• Understanding of discretion related to handling confidential information is required.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, mornings, and weekends is required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• A strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in high pressure circumstances and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and vendors is preferred.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual/hourly salary for this position is $58,500. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John’s University’s physical locations at any time.

St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.