Senior Communications Manager

ABOUT US

Oral Roberts University is a Christian University located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a globally recognized, Holy Spirit-empowered University, we develop whole leaders for the whole world through a Unique Whole Person education. Students come to ORU not to “stay” in their faith but to GROW in faith and to become the Spirit-empowered leaders they are called to be. Faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the Code of Honor Pledge for ORU.

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ALL POSITIONS UNTIL FILLED.

JOB DESCRIPTION
- FULL TIME

The Senior Manager of Communications is responsible to develop and manage communication assets and timelines directed to prospective and current students and their families navigating the admissions and enrollment process. This position plays a key role in helping audiences understand the admissions and enrollment process, timelines, and next steps, while driving students forward in their action, to support ORU’s aggressive enrollment goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategizes, develops, and maintains a communications calendar for all prospective and returning student cohorts, ensuring that next steps are clearly and accurately communicated through a variety of channels, including emails, text messages, web pages, printed letters, mailing collateral, brochures, web pages, and other communications.
• Develops and manages the project management system and establishes and ensures project timelines are met.
• Coordinates and executes the development of communication initiatives and assets which includes copy writing and editing, and layout and design.
• Supervises the Content Creator, assigning, providing direction and feedback, and ensuring clarity, accuracy, brand consistency, and a timely delivery and deployment of all projects.
• Provides design support as needed, and develops and maintains a database of graphics for use in campaigns as needed.
• Liaises with the Enrollment Management director team and Vice President to ensure that the strategic vision for each project is carried out producing successful outcomes. Develops outline with project details, branding, and goals, to stay aligned with the frontline teams and other needs therein.
• Responsible for ensuring that all assets are assembled completely to be delivered to the Associate Director for review. Disseminates additional feedback and establishes new deadlines for implementing requested changes for re-review, final approval, and deployment.
• Stays current with the needs of the calendar, establishing reminders, dates, and deadlines for upcoming projects in development or in revision for on-time delivery. Supports the leadership team in integrating new projects and reprioritizing current projects as needed to meet the demand of the recruitment cycle.
• Evaluates campaign performance and provides strategic direction for enhancing the effectiveness of campaigns in driving the desired student action and outcome required to measure success.
• Liaises vendors for outsourced projects where necessary and interfaces with and maintains a strong working relationship with Directors, Deans, External Affairs, Administration, and others, as necessary.
• Works to complete 95% of all projects within requested timeframes for quantity and quality assurance and production of pieces.
• Hires and manages student workers as assigned.
• Participates in special projects, meetings, and committees as assigned.

COMPETENCIES