Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit
university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic
shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised
of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students
pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and
Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of
Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health
Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an
expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield
embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging
critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering
ethical and religious values.
Job Description:
DIVISION: Academic
DEPARTMENT: Dolan School of Business
BASIC FUNCTION:
Primary point of contact for Dolan School of Business signature
events and communications to support Dolan strategic initiatives.
Oversees the planning, execution, and marketing of Dolan signature
events. Supports promotion of the Dolan School of Business through
written communications, website management, social media, and
external relations.
UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS:
Attend evening/weekend functions as required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:
Proficiency in various computer systems including MS Office, social
media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), Canva,
Constant Contact, and website management preferred. Events
management experience managing multilevel projects simultaneously.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and communication
skills are required.
EDUCATION:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent related
experience
.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of five years of experience in program coordination,
marketing, and/or customer service is required.
REPORTS TO: Vice Dean, Dolan School of Business
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for Dolan signature events
- Manages high-profile signature events including the Fairfield
Dolan Dean’s Executive Forum speaker series, Dolan Advisor Summit,
Dolan Awards Ceremony, graduate events, partner events, and
others.
Coordinates all event logistics including scheduling, catering,
contracts, A/V media needs, space reservation, and serve as the
onsite support at each event.
Coordinates events communications including script and agenda
writing, targeted invitations, as well as promotions utilizing
internal Fairfield platforms and social media.
Responsible for Dolan communications and marketing
support
- Act as a department liaison with University Marketing on
projects. Contribute to marketing campaigns, oversee sponsorships,
and assist with external relations.
- Identify and submit marketing tickets for banners, foam boards,
branded goods, and related promotional materials.
- Post regular content on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and
contribute to Fairfield Dolan social media strategy.
- Maintain updates on the Dolan webpages in coordination with
University Marketing.
Responsible for Dolan publications
- Researches, writes, and designs monthly E-Newsletter: The Dolan
Connection
- Content creation in Constant Contact for the Dolan Weekly
E-blast and Dolan Grad Monthly E-Blast.
- In partnership with University Marketing assist with the
semi-annual newsletters and annual Dolan Report.
- Maintains and updates mailings lists for event invitations,
related publications, and external communications.
Responsible for events and marketing support for Fairfield
StartUp
- Lead event planner for Fairfield StartUp Entrepreneurship
Program and annual competition Fairfield StartUp Showcase.
- Event and marketing contact for Fairfield StartUp program fall
workshops, Angel Investor Forum meetings, mentor relations, student
awards and related projects.
- For these projects, collaborates with the Director of the
Fairfield StartUp Program and supervises the Senior Program
Coordinator for the Dolan Centers.
Provide program assistance for the Dolan Dean’s Suite
- Serve as part of the Dean’s office team and helps with office
duties as needed
- Supervises two graduate assistants in the areas of
entrepreneurship and marketing/events.
Performs other related duties as requested
Category:
Marketing - Admin
Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as
required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs
indicate.
*Disclaimer
The above information indicates the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not
designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a
comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities,
activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees
assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may
change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without
notice.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory
background check.
Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
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conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training.
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