FULL-TIME STAFF POSITION: Executive Director of Marketing and Communication
SUMMARY: This full-time role is responsible for advancing the Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) brand, market share, public awareness, and support through both development and execution of an integrated marketing and communication plan. This is accomplished by experienced use of market research, planning, and on-going assessment to efficiently lead, prioritize, and direct WLC's marketing, PR, and communication efforts and staff. Primary internal clients are WLC's enrollment and development departments. Also, provides marketing support and expertise to WLC leadership team efforts to highlight WLC's uniquely excellent value proposition.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor degree in business marketing, or directly related field required. Master's degree in related discipline preferred. Ten years of progressively responsible and successful marketing/communication work experience required. Higher education and/or consumer product marketing experience is a definite plus. Proven expertise in principles and application of marketing, communications, and public relations, with proficiency in leveraging social media. Demonstrated success in marketing team and project leadership on plan. Proven excellence in listening, communication, and public speaking skills across multiple levels of constituents. Must have passion for the distinctive value and outcomes from a Christian college learning community's excellence and care. Must have both the ability and desire to perform duties in a manner consistent with and which promote and model WLC's Code of Christian Conduct and the WLC mission and ministry.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and résumé to Steve Schroeder (steve.schroeder@wlc.edu) by September 18, 2017.