Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Olin Business School Senior Manager — Reputation Management drives integrated communications campaigns anchored in thought leadership and media relations as part of the Olin Marketing & Communications team. An experienced strategic communications and public relations professional, the Senior Manager works closely with the Director of Reputation Management to develop and execute earned-first strategies that engage the school’s priority stakeholders in support of Olin’s business goals.

This role collaborates closely with Marketing & Communications’ content creators and marketing program managers to ensure that Olin’s reputation-driving initiatives are activated with clear, compelling messaging across the channels where the school’s audiences are most engaged. Additionally, the Senior Manager partners directly with members of the Olin community to lead the school’s thought leadership initiatives, including executive visibility campaigns executed through earned media, social channels, awards, and events.

Job Description

• Creates audience-centric messaging and materials for priority Olin reputation programs including key messages, leadership talking points and speeches, media announcement materials, strategic corporate communication pieces.

• Develops and maintains working relationships with key media contacts to pitch and proactively tell the Olin story, with a focus on St. Louis regional, national business, and business-school trade outlets.

• Manages Olin leadership and faculty thought leadership program inclusive of messaging development and channel-specific execution.

• Measures, tracks and reports on the impact of strategic communication initiatives to Olin business goals.

• Coordinates with Director of Program Marketing and Reputation Management on Marketing & Communications strategy, group management.

• Performs duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table  

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing)  

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Marketing, Advertising, Or Public Relations (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of earned-first thought leadership.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Comfort using and citing data to drive decision making, and strategic thinking.
• This role is ideal for a strategic doer—someone comfortable defining goals and objectives, executing plans, and measuring the impact of communications campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Marketing (8 Years)

Skills:

Adaptability, Analytical Thinking, Collaborative Networking, Communication, Deadline Management, Diplomacy, Emotional Intelligence, Enterprise Information Systems, Fast-Paced Environments, Group Problem Solving, Independent Decision-Making, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Marketing Communications Planning, Multitasking, Online Editing, People Management, Professional Etiquette, Publications Production, Self Motivation, Sound Judgment, Strategic Planning, Technical Analysis, Time Management, Working Independently

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.