Manager, College Study Abroad Communications

CIEE; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CIEE is seeking a Manager for College Study Abroad Communications to enhance its B2B communication strategy across partners. The role involves developing communication strategies, managing media relations, and ensuring brand consistency to support sales. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of related experience, and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B communications.
• Track record leading multi-channel communication strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies.
• Manage external communication and media inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and public perception.

Skills

Communication skills

PR management

Customer-centric

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Manager, College Study Abroad Communications

Reports to: Executive Director, College Study Abroad Marketing

Department: College Study Abroad Marketing

Location: US Remote

Who we are:

CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.

Why work with us:

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives, our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
• You will receive a competitive total rewards package. CIEE provides all employees with exceptional benefits offerings that increase total compensation by up to 25%. Our top-tier benefits include:

• Paid time off and Parental leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• 6 floating Fridays (based on our eligibility rules)
• CIEE Study Abroad and TEFL Program discounts
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Insurance Coverage (life, travel, medical, dental and vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account (medical and dependent)
• Voluntary Benefits (identity theft protection, pet insurance, accident, and critical illness)

• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 29 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 77-year-old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

Who you are:

The Manager, College Study Abroad Communications, is responsible for executing CIEE’s B2B college study abroad communication strategy. The role will elevate and enhance the CIEE brand across College Study Abroad partners while supporting institutional outreach and overall partnership goals, through closely coordinated direct messaging, earned media, press coverage, newsletter, and web/digital updates.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for CIEE College Study Abroad.
• Develop an annual communications calendar encompassing a variety of CIEE College Study Abroad sales, marketing, and thought leadership strategies and initiatives.
• Manage external communication for CIEE College Study Abroad.
• Oversee strategy and calendar for CIEE College Study Abroad B2B marketing and promotional assets, coordinating closely with Institutional Relations.
• With content managers, develop engaging content for websites, video, social media, and press releases.
• Coordinate with the content team to create and maintain B2B copy standards across CIEE College Study Abroad marketing.
• Handle College Study Abroad media inquiries and manage relationships with journalists and other media representatives, also coordinating with CIEE Corporate Communication team.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and public perception, track CIEE College Study Abroad online presence
• Ensure consistency in messaging and branding
• Regularly measure and report on the impact of communication strategies, and make improvements.

Accountability:

The person is accountable for all communication related to CIEE College Study Abroad activities and initiatives, and for supporting sales.

Close coordination with CIEE Corporate Communication, Institutional Relations, Institutional Research, and Outcomes will be required.

Respond promptly to all questions, issues, problems, and/or needs of any constituents relative to College Study Abroad communication.

Represent CIEE with integrity, accuracy, and the spirit of its mission.

What you’ll bring:

The ideal candidatewill possess:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in B2B communications.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Track record leading or managing a comprehensive, multi-channel communication strategy.
• Track record of successful PR management and/or earned media success.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proofreading skills.
• Customer-centric, with the ability to understand customer needs and preferences.
• Ability to work under pressure and on a deadline, and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Attention to detail and confidence that translates to leadership among peers and staff.
• Proven ability to work effectively under minimal supervision; management and supervisory experience a plus.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to embrace CIEE’s Core Values (Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Problem Solving) and culture.

CIEE believes that professionals with varied backgrounds bring unique approaches and ideas to solving problems and advancing our mission to bring the world together. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to federal regulations, a background and reference check will be conducted as a condition of employment .