Mission
Cardinal Newman High School
A Catholic college preparatory community educating students in the wholeness of body, mind, and soul, consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and manifested by faith, leadership, and service.
Department
Marketing & Communications
Job Title
Communications Associate
Reports To
Director of Marketing & Communications
Classification
Exempt
Job Summary
The Communications Associate supports the internal communications systems and operations of Cardinal Newman High School while exemplifying the school’s core values of faith, leadership, and service. This position assists in the coordination, management, and distribution of schoolwide communications and supports families, faculty, staff, and students in accessing school resources and communication platforms. The Communications Associate collaborates
closely with the Admissions, Advancement, Registrar, and Administrative teams to ensure accurate constituent communication, efficient data management, and effective communication systems across the school community.
Essential Responsibilities & Accountabilities
● Support the daily operations of the Office of Marketing & Communications.
● Assist in the management and coordination of schoolwide communications to students,families, faculty, and staff.
● Maintain the schoolwide master calendar to ensure accurate and timely communicationof events and activities.
● Support content management and updates within the school’s website and CMSplatform, including Finalsite.
● Assist in the preparation, editing, and distribution of weekly updates, announcements,and major school communications.
● Support the management and implementation of the school communication app andrelated communication systems.
● Collaborate with the Registrar, Admissions Team, Advancement Office, and otherdepartments to maintain accurate constituent records and communication data.
● Support communications-related registration forms, digital workflows, and onlinesubmissions.
● Maintain organized digital asset management systems for school photos, videos,graphics, and other communication resources.
● Assist with communication support for school events, initiatives, and special projects.
● Support consistency in branding, messaging, and communication standards acrossplatforms.
● Assist with proofreading, editing, and quality control for internal and externalcommunications.
● Support social media and digital communication efforts as needed.
Communications & Technology Support
● Assist faculty, staff, students, and families with school communication platforms and online systems.
● Support communication technology systems and workflows to improve efficiency and accessibility.
● Assist with database management and constituent communication systems.
● Support the integration and coordination of communication systems across departments.
● Maintain familiarity with school communication tools, enrollment systems, and digitalplatforms.
Collaboration & Departmental Support
● Work collaboratively with the Admissions, Advancement, Registrar, and Administrative teams to support schoolwide communication goals.
● Assist with communication planning and implementation for school programs, events, and initiatives.
● Provide organizational and administrative support to the Marketing & Communications Office as needed.
● Support special projects and cross-departmental initiatives throughout the school year.Minimum Requirements Education
● Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience & Qualifications
● Experience in a school or educational setting strongly preferred.
● Strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills required.
● Experience with school communication systems and content management systemspreferred.
● Knowledge of Finalsite CMS strongly preferred.
● Knowledge of Blackbaud or other student information and enrollment managementsystems preferred.
● Experience with social media and digital communications a plus.
● Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.
● Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
● Demonstrated adaptability and comfort learning new technologies and digital platforms.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
