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Hendrix-Murphy Foundation Communications & Programs Manager
Hendrix-Murphy Foundation Communications & Programs Manager
Hendrix College invites applications for a Communications and Programs Manager for the Hendrix-Murphy Foundations Programs in Literature and Language. The Hendrix-Murphy Foundation enriches and enhances the study of literature and language at Hendrix College, both for the college community as a whole and for the students with an intensive interest in literature and language. The Communications and Programs Manager advances the mission of the Hendrix-Murphy Foundation by providing broad program support within the areas of strategic communication, student engagement and mentoring, and coordinating events that directly relate to the work of the Foundation. The Communication and Programs Manager plays a vital role in the success of the Hendrix-Murphy programs by directing public and campus media campaigns and coordinating events such as talks and readings by visiting writers, writer and director residencies, literary contests, and reading groups. The Murphy Scholars Program, Hendrix-Murphy’s signature enterprise, provides a select cohort of students across majors with dedicated funding and mentorship to pursue their literary and language-learning passions. The Communications & Programs Manager serves as a student-facing resource for Murphy Scholars by mentoring the students as they design their experiences in the program and for student workers as they gain valuable work experiences. This position is a full-time, administrative 12-month appointment. This role reports to the Foundation Director and works closely with the Assistant Director, the Office and Building Manager, and faculty program leaders.
Primary Duties
Communications:
- Accurately, strategically, and creatively directs messaging for the Foundation and its programs to the Hendrix community and the public
- Maintains a brand identity for Hendrix-Murphy Foundation that’s also in line with the Hendrix College brand identity
- Coordinates photography and managing photos for promotional purposes
- Designs and distributes printed and digital promotional materials
- Maintains email and mailing lists and distributes promotional materials
- Updates Foundation website and ensures accuracy of site content
- Coordinates with specific offices on campus, including Admissions, Communications & Marketing, and Advancement
- Assists other Hendrix-Murphy staff in coordinating workflow, maintaining office systems and archives, and responding to student and faculty requests
Events:
- Works closely with campus collaborators and outside talent to schedule events, including Distinguished Visitor Series, Murphy Scholar events, and other on-campus literature and language events
- Negotiates offers and contracts with agents and visitors, arranges visitor schedules, accommodations, catering, and additional events logistics as needed
- Supervises events during regular working hours and some evening programs
Student Engagement & Mentoring
Murphy Scholars:
- Meets individually with new and returning Murphy Scholars to discuss interests as they design their experiences in the program.
- Collaborates with students to map a trajectory within the Murphy Scholar program, including event attendance, projects to complete, and targeting tutorial completion
- Connects Murphy Scholars with collaborators, including faculty, staff, students, and outside partners
Student Worker Supervision:
- Supervises and mentors 5-7 student workers—specifically in the areas of graphic design, communications, and events—setting expectations clearly, offering support and friendly mentorship, and making their jobs a genuine learning experience
- Mentors student workers in building professional skills such as receiving constructive criticism, professional communications, and other workplace protocols
Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Skills and Experience
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related fields
- Strong project management skills with the ability to delegate and manage team members with varying levels of experience
- Experience with graphic design software such as Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud
- Ability to manage and implement content plans for a variety of Social Media platforms and channels with multiple audience profiles and needs in mind
- Exceptional written communication skills with a passion for storytelling
- Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with diverse constituencies
- Demonstrated experience working with confidential information
- Enthusiasm for literature and language in the context of liberal arts education
Preferred:
- Experience with database systems such as Airtable
- Experience managing a website platform through a content management systems site
- Large and small-scale event planning experience with an eye for detail
Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of application and a resume with contact information for three professional references. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Applications can be submitted at www.hendrix.edu/jobs. Questions about this position can be submitted to hr@hendrix.edu.
Hendrix College strives to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where members of the Hendrix Community treat each other with respect, dignity and courtesy. The College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or national origin.
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