Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Upper School administrative team to develop and manage integrated communications plans that support Milton Academy’s Upper School and align with the School mission and institutional priorities.
• Identifies communications needs and oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of Upper School communications, particularly digital; helps to prioritize and disseminate information to key audiences in a timely fashion.
• Engages with Upper School leadership and key stakeholders to ensure communications reflect divisional plans, processes, and initiatives, including efforts regarding diversity and inclusion.
• Develops and aligns regular and “ad hoc” communications on behalf of the Upper School principal and the Deans’ Office, including presentations, talking points, newsletters, and other internal and external communications.
• Works with the chief communication officer to align Upper School content with institutional priorities and strategy, and to assist with the flow of information from the Upper School.
• Works with other members of the central Communication Office and campus partners to ensure accuracy, consistency, and currency of information about the Upper School in all communications channels. 
• Solicits regular feedback on information needs of priority audiences, and works with the Upper School principal and deans to address any gaps.
• Produces content, including emails, talking points, copy, and slides.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience

Required: 

• 5–7 years of experience in communication, demonstrating increased responsibility and initiative.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to create project plans, paying close attention to dates and deadlines and coordinating with other departments’ schedules.
• Ability to work effectively and closely with a diverse group of stakeholders and subject matter experts, managing and distilling messaging that meets audience needs.
• Demonstrated experience developing comprehensive plans for communicating to target audiences across print, digital, event, and social channels
• Experience aligning communication plans with larger institutional goals.
• Understanding of and appreciation for educational mission and communities.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Fluency in both both G-Suite and Microsoft Office applications, and collaborative editing and workflow practices 

Preferred: 

• Experience in independent schools or higher education
• Experience working in a large organization with multiple constituencies and audiences
• Understanding of parent audience needs and engagement

Other required experience and abilities:

Required: Understanding of strategic communications development and implementation within large organizations serving diverse populations. Ability to work independently and proactively as well as collaboratively with colleagues across departments. Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with proven project management abilities. Excellent judgment and decision-making skills. Must understand issues of confidentiality. Receptive to supervision and professional development.