CSSC Communications and Business Administration Specialist

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Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.


Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students.


Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.


RESPONSIBILITIES: The CSSC Communications and Business Administration Specialist plays a vital role in overseeing the development and maintenance of digital platforms, including the summer parent portal, social media channels, and website content, to enhance communication and engagement with families and staff. They collaborate closely with the Marketing and Communications department to implement strategic marketing initiatives and support the planning and execution of events that promote Culver Summer Schools & Camps (CSSC) programs.

In addition, this role supports the successful execution of CSSC by managing a diverse portfolio of business administration responsibilities across purchasing, endowment tracking, and partnerships. This position ensures operational efficiency through effective procurement and budget alignment, maintains compliance with endowment guidelines, and fosters meaningful relationships with community partners and vendors.

In addition to regular duties, as a mission-driven, value-based organization, we ask you to contribute to the mission by serving students in additional commitments to realize our promise of whole-person education. This includes a commitment to students outside of the office in an area, such as academics, athletics, or spiritual life, along with supporting student and campus life activities.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelors in business or communications or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years of experience at progressive levels of responsibility.
• Excellent writing and editing capabilities. In addition, the role requires strong capabilities in communication strategies and planning, digital communications, photography, video, and other communication platforms leveraged at summer camp.
• Marketing/outreach skills and experience required.
• Business administration skills required in the areas of purchasing, vendor/partner management, and accounting.
• Requires discipline, an ability to meet deadlines, and work under the pressure of many priorities.
• The ability to work effectively within every level and cross-functionally within the organization.
• This position entails having access to highly confidential information. Must be discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite with particularly strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated proficiency in systems such as Final Site, Blackbaud, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.


TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay. Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver we seek to support your whole self –mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive personal time off with 10 paid holidays, 200 hours of paid vacation time, and professional development opportunities to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop. A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.


Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, na