S A C R E D H E A R T M A J O R S E M I N A R Y
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title :
Assistant Director of Communications and Recruitment
Department / Office / Division :
Enrollment Management
Title of Immediate Supervisor :
Director of Enrollment Management & Registrar
Work Location : Hours Authorized :
2701 Chicago Blvd. 35 hrs. / week
Detroit MI 48206
Approved by Director of Finance
Classification & Compensation :
Exempt with salary range of $50000 to $60000
Assistant Director of Communications and Recruitment (Full-Time remote work 3 days per week 2 days per week in office)
Basic Function of the Position :
The Enrollment Management team at Sacred Heart Major Seminary is looking for a dynamic mission driven professional with multi-faceted communications skills and experience to assist in our student recruitment and institutional marketing efforts. This position reports to the Director for Enrollment Management and collaborates with other members of the Enrollment Management team as well as many other departments and entities within the Seminary and the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Key Responsibility Areas :
- Communications / Marketing
Compose and design promotional materials (digital and print) for SHMS academic programs with assistance from graphic design and marketing vendors
Compose design and publish digital media campaigns targeted at key demographics to generate leads for academic programsAssist with updating the SHMS website and other digital media in relation to student recruitment and admissionsDesign update and assist in the creation video content for student recruitment new student orientation and other activities for academic programsProvide support with video and photography assets as neededProvide support to the Enrollment Management team with correspondence mailings communications sequences etc.Assist all staff in student communicationStudent RecruitmentAssist Director with enrollment management and recruitment planning
Coordinate schedule and lead recruitment activities at direction of the DirectorLead information sessions recruitment tables presentations etc.Provide support to Assistant Director of Admissions with follow up calls for admissions leads and retention as neededProvides support for student information system (Populi) and CRM (HubSpot) data entry.Enrollment Management OfficeProvide support to Assistant Registrar on correspondence and some student record management
Participate in weekly Enrollment Management team meetings seminary staff meetings and other meetings as assigned by DirectorOther duties as assigned by the DirectorQualifications :
The ideal candidate is most of all a communicator - public speaking writing one-on-one dialogue and phone skills come naturally.Catholic in good standing with the Church committed to advancing the mission vision and values of the Catholic Church Sacred Heart Major Seminary and the Archdiocese of Detroit.Experience with social and digital media managementExperience using basic digital and graphic design software (Canva Adobe Suite etc) preferred.Familiarity with Google Suite and Microsoft Office products is required.Degree in communications marketing or related field preferred and / or equivalent experience and demonstrated skills.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to work two days a week from our main campus in Detroit and work from home or filed three days per week.Some evening and weekend hours are required.Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as required by Sacred Heart Major Seminary.Ability to exercise sound judgment and confidentiality relating to student academic records.Must agree upon acceptance of an offer of employment with the Sacred Heart Major Seminary not to engage in nor to endorse any actions or beliefs contrary to the teaching and standards of the Roman Catholic faith and morality.Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter (see detailed cover letter requirements below) to :
Attention : Martin Vucinaj Director of Finance / Treasurer
Email :
Mail : Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd.
Detroit MI 48206
Cover Letter Requirements for Assistant Director of Communications and Recruitment
All cover letters should specifically address the following topics :
Review the mission statement of SHMS at and values at and describe why supporting our mission and values would be important to youPlease provide samples (URLs screen shots etc.) of digital or social media postings or campaigns that you have been involved in some way with creating and why you think your approach was effective for the audience you were targeting.Cover letters should be sent with the application or upon request to . Applications without cover letters that meet these standards will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin November 13 and continue until the job is filled.
Sacred Heart Major Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment equally regardless of age color national origin race
sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 50000 - 60000