Carney, Sandoe & Associates has been retained by The Angnes Irwin School located in Bryn Mawr, Pennslyvania to find their next Director of Marketing and Communications Search.
Located on a bucolic 26-acre campus on Philadelphia’s Main Line, The Agnes Irwin School (AIS) is a national leader in girls’ education. Home to over 630 bright and engaged girls in grades PK-12, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, empowerment, and a supportive environment where relationships are nurtured and valued.
The Director of Communications and Marketing will lead a talented and experienced team of professionals, who are eager for strategic vision, leadership, collaborative goal setting, and feedback to ensure that they are able to produce high quality and effective collateral that advances the mission of AIS. The Director will serve as an ambassador for the Office, engaging in the school community to help tell the story of The Agnes Irwin School.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Strengthen the communication and partnerships with both the Enrollment Management and Development Offices, ensuring thoughtful collaboration on both goal setting and project management execution as well as brand consistency.
- Ensure that AIS achieves its goals for both student enrollment and retention, the Director of Marketing and Communications will partner closely with the Director of Enrollment Management and the team to develop successful marketing and outreach.
- Strategize with the Development Office on the creation of print and digital fundraising materials, and targeted, compelling appeals for all constituencies.
- Ensure brand consistency throughout all communications, digital and print, is crucial.
- Evaluate the market, recommending and implementing marketing and communication strategies, and demonstrating the value proposition of an Agnes Irwin education.
- Highlight innovative programs, student achievements, and exceptional teaching the communications will better align the public perception with the true academic excellence of an Agnes Irwin education.
Education and Experience:
- A master’s degree, preferably in English, journalism, communications, or marketing or significant equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience in marketing, managing web content, and analytics and reporting in a non-profit or educational setting
- Proven experience in leading and strengthening teams
- Significant knowledge of the latest digital and integrated marketing tools and the ability to serve as technical lead on projects
- Superb oral and written communication skills including presenting to school community and Board of Trustees
- A proven record of delivering compelling and persuasive messages to key constituencies
- Excellent project management and implementation skills
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Finalsite and Blackbaud; Comfort and familiarity with databases and platforms utilized in independent schools is preferred
- Demonstrates a dedication to continuous growth and development in areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and commits to AIS’ DEIB Philosophy
- A joyful and collaborative spirit and the appreciation for a fast-paced and lively school environment.
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- Industry
- Primary/Secondary Education
- Employment Type
- Full-time
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