AVP, Communications

Granite Edvance; Concord (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) with company match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Assistance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

529 Education Savings Plan Contrib

Professional Development

Job summary

Granite Edvance is hiring an AVP, Communications to lead the organization’s communications and marketing function from its Concord, NH office. The role directs a high-performing team, oversees omnichannel engagement, and uses data and research to optimize performance and align efforts with strategic goals.

The successful candidate will drive brand visibility, stakeholder engagement and reputation, with responsibilities spanning PR, campaigns, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years in communications, marketing, PR or related field.
• At least 3 years of team-management experience.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary editorial, creative and digital teams.
• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate effectiveness and advise strategy.
• Proven ability to lead integrated omnichannel mar-comms initiatives across functions.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication with executives and partners.
• Familiarity with nonprofit, financial services, or college access is a plus.
• Flexible hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Communications team and set priorities.
• Lead marketing strategy for campaigns including paid social and paid search.
• Develop proactive PR strategies to raise Granite Edvance visibility and credibility.
• Support enterprise reputation management and execute communication plans.
• Participate in leadership decisions and contribute to strategic planning and budgeting.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic comms

Omnichannel marketing

Data-driven decisions

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join our team!

The AVP, Communications provides strategic leadership and direction for Granite Edvance's communications and marketing function, advancing the organization's mission by strengthening brand visibility, deepening stakeholder engagement, and enhancing organizational reputation. Working closely with the VP, Chief Communications Officer, the AVP, Communications, leads a high-performing communications team, orchestrates omnichannel engagement and leverages data, research, and insights to optimize performance and ensure communications/marketing efforts effectively support organizational goals and long-term growth. Want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families? We'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Communications team, directly supervising the communications team and ensuring clear priorities, roles, workflows and accountability.
• Lead marketing strategy for Communications-led initiatives and coordinate with other teams on enterprise and business-line campaigns, including paid social and paid search campaigns, conversion strategies and related digital initiatives.
• Develop and execute proactive public relations strategies that strengthen Granite Edvance's visibility, credibility and reputation and position the organization and its leaders as trusted resources by leading email marketing and other campaigns/projects for growth.
• Support the VP, Chief Communications Officer in enterprise reputation and issues management, including sensitive or high-profile organizational matters; lead execution of communications strategies as assigned.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the Leadership Team, working in partnership to support and contribute to strategic planning, risk management, project management and financial/budgeting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and/or 7+ years of progressively responsible communications, marketing, public relations or related experience, including 3 years team-management experience.
• Strong experience managing multidisciplinary communications teams and coordinating the work of editorial, creative, digital and other communications professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities and make strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead integrated or omnichannel mar-comms initiatives across functions where responsibility for audiences, channels or execution is shared among multiple teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executives, colleagues, partners, media and other external audiences.
• Familiarity with college and career access, nonprofit organizations or financial services is preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, as required by business needs.
• Ability to travel as required by position or business needs.

This full-time (hybrid) position will work at our office in Concord, NH. Availability of working between the hours of 8am and 5pm with flexibility for local travel based upon business need.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to reducing barriers, expanding access, and helping individuals achieve their academic, career, and life goals. Granite Edvance advances opportunities that not only benefit individuals, but also the communities and economies they impact.

As an employee of Granite Edvance, you'll enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with company match, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, including Holiday and Volunteer Time, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, 529 Education Savings Plan Contribution, and Professional Development.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) with company match
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off, including Holiday and Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Child Care Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• 529 Education Savings Plan Contribution
• and Professional Development.

OUR VALUES

Granite Edvance is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace where every team member feels a genuine sense of belonging and is empowered to bring their authentic self to work each day. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and pay practices. Actual pay rates may vary and will be based upon multiple factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, training or education, as well as upon business need.

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Granite Edvance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.