Associate Director of Communications

Collegiate School seeks an Associate Director of Communications to work in the Communications Office. The Associate Director supports the overall objectives of the department by providing day-to-day operational oversight of the School’s communications strategy and serving as the lead writer and editor for the School’s key publications and institutional messaging.

This position is responsible for ensuring consistent, high-quality written and visual communications across all platforms — including newsletters, the website, printed magazines, and other School-wide publications.

The Associate Director oversees project management systems, vendor partnerships, and internal workflows, and serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Director of Strategic Communications.

As a senior member of the Communications team, this role also advises School leaders on messaging strategy and audience positioning to ensure communications advance Collegiate’s mission, enrollment priorities, and philanthropic goals.

This is a full-time, benefitted position, 12-month position reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Communications.

General responsibilities will include:

• Editorial Leadership and Content Creation:
• Serve as the School’s lead writer and editor, producing written content for the website, newsletters, alumni magazine, and other School publications.
• Develop and edit copy for School-wide communications, including emails, reports, admission and development materials, speeches, talking points, and presentations.
• Maintain and refine the School’s editorial voice, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with Collegiate’s mission and values.
• Edit and proofread materials written by other members of the Communications team to ensure quality, clarity, and brand consistency.
• Strategic and Administrative Leadership:
• Provide day-to-day operational support of the Communications Office, ensuring efficient project management and vendor partnerships.
• Develop and implement effective internal workflows to meet the needs of the Communications team and School leadership.

• 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective communications strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt to various styles and formats.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve School goals.