Associate Director, Dolan School Events & Communications

Fairfield University; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, seeks a qualified professional to serve as the primary on-site coordinator for Dolan School of Business signature events and related communications. You will plan, execute, and market events while supporting written communications, website updates, social media, and external relations.

The role requires five years of coordinating programs, strong MS Office and social media skills, and the ability to manage multilevel projects with excellent interpersonal,

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience in program coordination, marketing, and/or customer service is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing and communications skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manages high-profile signature events including the Dolan Dean’s Executive Forum speaker series, Dolan Advisor Summit, Dolan Awards Ceremony, graduate events, partner events, and others.
• Coordinates all event logistics including scheduling, catering, contracts, A/V media needs, space reservation, and onsite support at each event.
• Coordinates events communications including script and agenda writing, targeted invitations, as well as promotions utilizing internal Fairfield platforms and social media.
• Act as a department liaison with University Marketing on projects, contribute to marketing campaigns, oversee sponsorships, and assist with external relations.

Skills

MS Office

Social media management

Canva

Constant Contact

Website management

Events management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Communications skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent related experience

Job description

Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, seeks a qualified professional to serve as the primary on-site coordinator for Dolan School of Business signature events and related communications. You will plan, execute, and market events while supporting written communications, website updates, social media, and external relations.

The role requires five years of coordinating programs, strong MS Office and social media skills, and the ability to manage multilevel projects with excellent interpersonal,