Vice President of Marketing & Communications - Capital Markets Placement : Job Details

Earlham is looking for Vice President of Marketing & Communications in Indiana, PA.This local job opportunity with ID 318####### is live since 2025-05-05 23:34:11.Job DetailsLevel ExperiencedJob Location Earlham College - Richmond, INPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeSalary Range UndisclosedJob Category FacultyDescription

Earlham College has retained The Ward Group to lead the search efforts. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected], referencing Earlham in the subject line.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

Earlham College's mission is to provide high-quality undergraduate education in the liberal arts, including sciences, influenced by the values of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

The college aims to educate morally sensitive leaders dedicated to improving society, emphasizing global education, peaceful conflict resolution, equality, and moral standards.

We seek an outstanding faculty committed to fostering an open, cooperative learning environment, encouraging student and faculty interaction and collaborative research.

Earlham consistently ranks among top national liberal arts colleges, recognized for its classroom experience and supported by prestigious organizations like Fulbright, Watson Foundation, and Lilly Foundation, reflecting the transformative impact of an Earlham education.

For more information, visit the Earlham College website.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Vice President of Marketing and Communications to join our team, reporting to President Paul Sniegowski. This is an exciting leadership role as Earlham seeks to reposition itself within higher education, leveraging its reputation for a morally centered, globally minded education. The VP will craft compelling stories and lead a talented team to elevate the college's profile and success.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for brand, marketing, and communications aligned with the college's mission and goals.
• Manage the marketing and communications department, staff, and programs to enhance Earlham's reputation, awareness, enrollment, and fundraising.

Specific Duties

• Build relationships with college leadership, faculty, staff, and students to understand Earlham's culture and needs.
• Lead brand and audience research; ensure consistency across platforms; steward the college's brand.
• Integrate all marketing functions into a cohesive strategy aligned with institutional goals.
• Advance digital initiatives, including content, storytelling, and social media, to optimize engagement and lead acquisition.
• Collaborate with admissions and advancement to design programs that increase awareness, leads, and engagement.
• Partner with development teams to boost donor engagement and support.
• Advise the president and leadership on marketing strategies; serve as the college's spokesperson; oversee external agencies.
• Develop data-driven campaigns across channels to improve reputation, enrollment, and fundraising, with ongoing optimization.
• Manage communications strategies, including media relations and crisis communication.
• Lead and oversee the marketing and communications team, including performance management.
• Utilize metrics to evaluate and refine marketing efforts.
• Oversee major campus events, ensuring alignment with college priorities.
• Monitor external environment for opportunities and threats; lead crisis communication planning.

Qualifications

We seek candidates with:

• Proven success in marketing and communications roles, with a track record of impactful programs.
• Experience in complex, collaborative environments, preferably higher education.
• Expertise in digital marketing, social media, content, SEO, and audience segmentation.
• Inspirational leadership and mentoring skills.
• Strong media relations, crisis, and internal communication skills.
• A passion for liberal arts education, community, and athletics.
• Humor, energy, and a collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (after 1 year)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Campus Store Discount
• Vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Membership/Discount
• Free entry to athletic events and most theatre/music shows
• Tuition benefits for immediate family
• Retirement contributions (5% after 2 years, 8% after 3 years)

*All benefits are subject to eligibility.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from Quakers and members of underrepresented groups.

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