Overview:
The Fletcher School is the United States’ first professional graduate school of international affairs. Since 1933, Fletcher’s multi-disciplinary education in international relations, law, and business has prepared the world’s leaders to become innovative problem-solvers in government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations. The Fletcher School seeks to fulfill its mission in the most environmentally sensible way possible. We are also committed to increasing the diversity of our administrative staff. Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
What You’ll Do:
The Director, Public Relations, Communications and Marketing will lead the communications and marketing efforts to develop and implement an integrated strategic communications, marketing and engagement plan that will advance Fletcher’s strategic goals and objectives; amplify its voice; and enhance the Fletcher brand to broaden its impact and enrich its reputation across multiple constituencies.

MANAGEMENT OF THE COMMUNICAITONS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING (CPRM) OFFICE

• Provide leadership and inclusive supervision and management to the team, and promote collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork, open communication, and responsible self-direction within the department.
• Recruit and maintain a skilled and cohesive team in CPRM’s functions and works collaboratively with other departments especially on delivery of strategic priorities with shared responsibility, for example enrollment marketing.
  What We’re Looking For:

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge and experience typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree and at least fifteen years’ directly related marketing, advertising, and public relations experience.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, excellent oral, written and communication skills, able to lead and effect change in a large, decentralized, and complex environment.
• An inclusive leader skilled in leading, motivating and developing a diverse team.
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience responding to and managing communications crises.
• A proven track record of moving projects forward while anticipating future demands and opportunities.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to interpret data to evaluate and inform strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and critically.
• Experienced in managing outside resources to deliver meaningful results on time and on budget.
• Must be able to consistently exercise sound judgment and possess strong skills in the areas of leadership, people, and fiscal management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• M.B.A. degree.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders effectively, and to understand and navigate the higher education environment.
• Demonstrated seniority and gravitas to enforce policy and culture across all stakeholder groups including faculty, alumni, Advisory Board, and senior University Administration.