Communications Manager

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 summary

The 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)

Key responsibilities

Under 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

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Qualifications 

Education

At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in management, marketing, communications, or a related area

Working experience

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

Languages

Ability to communicate in professional English is a must

Arabic and/or Hebrew proficiency is an asset

Skills and other

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

Right to work in Israel required

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. Please note that this role is a limited term role contingent upon meeting continued program enrollment goals through 4/31/2024 

Application and deadline

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter to [email protected] by November 30, 2022. Expected start date is January 1, 2023. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview process.