Senior Director of Communications & Brand Growth

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

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.