The Associate Director of Communications is charged with operationalizing the College's strategic communications plan and ensuring smooth daily operations of A&S news, web and promotional functions. Their overarching responsibility is to strategically promote A&S in support of admissions and fundraising goals. As managing editor of A&S news, web and social media, the incumbent directs, reviews and evaluates content, ensuring brand and messaging alignment across platforms. This includes evaluating the strategic communications plan and developing an annual report in consultation with the Executive Director. The incumbent works closely with A&S admissions, advancement and advising offices, as well as central marketing and communications, to coordinate high-level messaging and continuously expand the College's reach. The incumbent also supports the Exec Director in the Dean's speechwriting needs and in crisis communications circumstances. Internally, the Associate Director provides educational/informational resources to departments and units, and supervises a staff of five (plus freelancers).