Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Xavier High School seeks an Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing. The Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing is responsible for helping Xavier tell its story in compelling ways. Working closely with the Vice President for Communications and Marketing, the Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, and in collaboration with colleagues across the institution, the Assistant Director contributes to Xavier’s overall communications strategy, conceptualizing and implementing cross-platform communications to support admissions, advancement, and general institutional goals. Reports to : Vice President for Communications and Marketing Key Responsibility Areas 1. Produce the biweekly Xavier E-News , managing content production and evaluation through creation and review of monthly analytics reporting. 2. Serve as site administrator for the school website in collaboration with users across the institution; create, publish, and approve content and carry primary responsibility for site updates, functionality, and staff support. 3. Oversee institutional social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Flickr) communications, managing content production through a social media calendar and evaluation through creation and review of monthly analytics reporting. 4. Launch and manage multi-platform social media marketing campaigns; track results of each campaign; stay up-to-date with the latest social media marketing trends. 5. Liaise with departmental social media accounts, reviewing frequently to assure brand and social media policy adherence. 6. Write for and assist with the editing of Xavier Magazine and the Annual Report . 7. Take photos and shoot video regularly; edit and package content for cross-platform use. 8. Schedule the work and provide logistical support to external contractors and consultants including photographers, videographers, and others. 9. Maintain an organized institutional photo and video archive, collaborating with school archivist as appropriate. 10. In collaboration with the Vice President for Communications and Marketing and Associate Director of Communications and Marketing, work closely with admissions, advancement, and the President’s and Headmaster’s Offices to coordinate the message of Xavier High School. Provide strategic communications guidance and support to colleagues across the institution. 11. Manage design and purchase of business cards and employee nametags. 12. Champion correct usage of graphic and editorial standards and brand guidelines; protect and promote the school brand and identity by ensuring all communications content maintains a high level of quality and features a consistent tone and style. 13. Support the mission of Xavier and the work of communications and marketing through regular presence at events, appropriate participation in the retreat and service programs, and ongoing participation in Jesuit Schools Network and province activities. 14. Engage in ongoing professional development (Jesuits Schools Network, CASE, NYSAIS, Public Relations Society of America, etc.). 15. Other duties as assigned. Compensation The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. Xavier also offers a competitive benefits package. Please email a resume, cover letter, two writing samples, and three references to Shawna Gallagher Vega, APR, Vice President for Communications and Marketing, at [email protected] . Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The final deadline for all applications is November 2, 2026.