Assistant Director of Communications

Full-time, exempt, 40 hours/week

$62,000-$72,000/year

On-Campus

Reports to: Director of Communications

VLGS Benefits and PTO include:

- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.).

- 403b including 4% employer contribution.

- 2 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days.

- 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid days off for Summer and Winter breaks.

- Employee Assistance Program.

- VLGS course participation with tuition assistance.

- Flexible schedule potential.

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.

Position Summary:

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) seeks an Assistant Director of Communications to support the institution’s strategic communications efforts. This role manages, produces, and refines content that advances VLGS’s mission, brand, and reputation. The Assistant Director collaborates closely with campus partners to tell compelling stories and ensure consistent messaging across platforms and audiences. As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, this position contributes to editorial planning, content creation, and project management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication strategies that support institutional priorities, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Write, edit, and produce high-quality content for print and digital channels, including the website, blog, email, news releases, and other marketing materials.
• Ensure messaging aligns with institutional brand standards, voice, and style guidelines.
• Identify, research, and develop story ideas that highlight academic programs, faculty, students, and campus life.
• Collaborate on website planning and updates, including content creation and editing.
• Support internal communications to faculty, staff, and students.
• Contribute to content calendars and engagement monitoring.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as a communications liaison to departments across campus.
• Coordinate with external vendors, as needed.
• Track and analyze communication metrics to inform strategy and improve effectiveness.
• Stay current on higher education communications trends and best practices.

Required Education, Skills, Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in communications or PR-focused roles.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Ability to write for different audiences.
• Ability to use discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with content management systems (e.g., WordPress), marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce/Pardot), and design platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong planning, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of, appreciation for, and commitment to inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints.

Other Requirements:

• 85% computer-related work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Primary work is done sitting and/or standing at desk.
• Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.

Application Requirements:

Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. If you are applying from a third party website (Indeed, etc.) and are unable to attach additional materials to your online application, please apply directly at https://www.vermontlaw.edu/community/about-vls/employment-opportunities or email required documents to Christine Saul, csaul@vermontlaw.edu.

As part of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact Human Resources at jobs@vermontlaw.edu. Vermont Law and Graduate School strives to raise the bar for being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, HIV status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status.

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