Overview:

The Communications Specialist at Ursuline Academy of Dallas will play a vital role in gathering and sharing compelling stories that highlight the school's rich tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and service. Working closely with the Chief Communications Officer and communications team, this position involves creating and curating thoughtful narratives that resonate with the Ursuline Academy community. In addition to content creation and management of communication channels, the Specialist will collaborate with various departments and parent organizations to build and nurture relationships, ensuring consistent, inclusive, and impactful communication across all platforms.

Founded in 1874, Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic, college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters. The mission of Ursuline Academy is the total development of the individual student through spiritual formation, intellectual growth, service to others, and building of community.

General Authority:

The Communications Specialist reports to the Chief Communications Officer, who in turn, reports to the President of the Academy.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Draft written content for the school’s website, newsletters, social media channels, annual community magazine, etc. Manage editorial calendar across platforms.
• Website Content Management: Support content management for the school’s website, including ongoing maintenance of the School Portal. Support school departments in maintaining accurate and up-to-date content across the website.
• Social Media Management: Manage the school’s social media platforms, collaborating with various departments, faculty and students to capture and create engaging content. Maintain school-related social media guidelines and ensure adherence across departments. Capture compelling photography and video for school social media accounts, ensuring authenticity in representing the school community. Report on KPIs monthly.
• Photography: Provide support for school photo shoots and direct photographers at school events to capture content for communications initiatives.  
• Publications and Email Newsletters: Oversee the production, content creation, proofreading, quality assurance, and distribution of email newsletters as well as additional school publications and collateral.
• Public Relations: Assist in managing the school's proactive and responsive public relations efforts and monitoring press coverage to ensure a positive public image. Support earned media strategies by monitoring industry trends, identifying opportunities for media engagement, facilitating interviews, and maintaining relationships with local and regional journalists.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, photography, or a related field.
•  1 – 3 years of experience in marketing or communications, preferably within a values-driven organization.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, mass-mailing email platforms, and Microsoft Office. Experience with social media scheduling and planning platforms (SocialBee, Sprout Social, etc.), Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Proven experience managing social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns.
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, with a demonstrated interest in photography and videography.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with community members.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, 12-month, salaried position with benefits.
• The role requires occasional work during evenings and weekends.

This position is ideal for a proactive, creative individual who is passionate about communication and storytelling within an educational environment.

Contact:

Interested applicants should download the Employment Application, Background Check, and Pre-Employment Affidavit forms from www.ursulinedallas.org/about/careers. Email the completed forms along with a resume, letters of reference, cover letter and transcripts of undergraduate or graduate work to employment@ursulinedallas.org.

About Ursuline Academy of Dallas

Ursuline Academy of Dallas is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for young women, with enrollment of approximately 860 in grades 9-12. The Academy is the oldest continuously operating school in Dallas, and in 2024 it will celebrate its sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary. With a distinguished tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and service, Ursuline educates young women for leadership in a global society. At Ursuline, we aspire for students to meet problems and possibilities with creativity, ingenuity, responsibility, and compassion. As they learn, our students acquire broadly applicable skills and competencies that they can apply flexibly to any challenge. The commitment to the full development of every girl runs deep at Ursuline, through programs that embrace the cherished and timeless core values of an Ursuline education. Ursuline Academy of Dallas is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest and holds membership in a number of other professional organizations including the National Association of Independent Schools, National Coalition of Girls’ Schools, National Catholic Education Association, OneSchoolhouse, Texas Associa...tion of Private and Parochial Schools, Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Secondary Schools Admission Test Board, and Ursuline Educational Network

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