Director of Communications, Admission an

Director of Communications, Admission and Financial Aid

Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR6970

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Director of Communications, Admission & Financial Aid position. The Director of Communications, Admission & Financial Aid is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $120,000 - $140,000.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The Director of Communications, Admission & Financial Aid is the division's subject matter expert and senior leader responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating enrollment communications and marketing initiatives that advance Amherst College's mission and goals. Reporting directly to the Dean of Admission & Financial Aid, the Director creates compelling, data-informed strategies and messaging that communicate Amherst's distinctive value and commitment to access and affordability to prospective students, families, counselors, and broader audiences.

As the division's communications lead, the Director manages projects that shape how Amherst is understood by prospective students and families. This includes producing and coordinating enrollment communications across print, digital, web, and social media, and ensuring that information about admission and financial aid policies is clear, accurate, and accessible. The Director also manages the division's marketing budget, supervises staff and vendors, and ensures consistent, creative, and effective messaging across all platforms.

Amherst is particularly proud of its success in recruiting, admitting, and enrolling a... For full info follow application link.

Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Amherst College complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.