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Villanova University

Communications Manager

🇺🇸 Villanova, PA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $57K - $72K

💻 Communications

🗓️ July 31st, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Villanova University is hiring a Communications Manager. The role leads marketing outreach, public relations, and community engagement initiatives for the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, collaborating with the Villanova Theatre Department and supporting student and academic groups to develop and execute marketing and PR strategies that increase event visibility and participation.

Highlights

  • Lead marketing and PR initiatives for the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, including campaign development and audience engagement.
  • Collaborate closely with the Villanova Theatre Department on marketing strategies and media relations for events and productions.
  • Manage digital content, including websites, social media platforms, press releases, playbills, brochures, and email campaigns.
  • Maintain mailing lists for subscriptions, ticket sales, alumni, and academic outreach; coordinate photo shoots and archival efforts.
  • Serve as primary press liaison for the Mullen Center and coordinate with University Communications and Advancement offices.
  • Support marketing for other university services such as The Inn at Villanova and Conference Services during non-peak times.
  • Requires a B.A./B.S. in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related fields, plus 3-5 years of arts-related marketing/PR experience.
  • Must have strong written and verbal communication, planning, creative problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
  • Technical proficiency with Mac and PC platforms, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, web design, database management, and social media platforms like X, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook.
  • Position offers a salary range of $57,200 to $71,500, with flexible work hours including some evenings and weekends due to event scheduling.