St Xavier High School 600 W. North Bend Road Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 761.7815
Posted: February 17, 2026
St. Xavier High School, a Jesuit, college-preparatory high school, seeks a mission‑driven Director of Communications and Marketing to tell the story of the school in a way that advances its Catholic, Jesuit identity and strategic goals. The Director leads a comprehensive, integrated communications and marketing program that supports enrollment, advancement, athletics, and other areas of the school. The director ensures consistent, mission-centered messaging across all channels and equips leaders and departments to communicate with clarity and care while promoting the values of faith, service, and justice.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a strategic communications and marketing plan aligned with the school’s mission, Jesuit identity, and long‑range institutional priorities.
- Serve as the liaison for the Marketing Committee of the Board, and as the school’s brand steward, ensuring consistent, mission‑centered messaging and visual identity across all channels and materials.
- Lead storytelling efforts that highlight student formation, academic excellence, spiritual life, service and justice programs, arts, and athletics.
- Oversee content strategy and production for the school website, ESPX, social media, email communications, print publications, advertising, and internal signage and banners.
- Partner closely with the Office of Admissions to design and execute marketing efforts that support recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
- Collaborate with Advancement, Athletics, and other areas of the school on communications that support their efforts.
- Provide communications support to the President, Principal, and Vice President for Advancement, including speeches, letters, and key institutional messages.
- Plan and produce flagship publications (viewbook, magazine, campaign materials, yearbook, and others) that reflect Jesuit values and the life of the school.
- Coordinate photography, videography, and graphic design (including management of outside vendors and freelancers as needed).
- Serve as the primary media contact and spokesperson and manage the school’s social media presence to build engagement with students, families, alumni, benefactors, and the broader community.
- Develop and oversee crisis and emergency communications protocols in collaboration with school leadership.
- Use data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of communications and marketing initiatives and to refine strategies.
- Oversee and manage the communications and marketing budget.
- Direct supervision over communication staff (2-3 employees) which includes day-to-day guidance and management, weekly team meetings, performance reviews, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Commitment to the mission of Catholic, Jesuit education and enthusiasm for working in a faith‑based, student‑centered environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications and/or marketing, preferably in an independent school, higher education, or mission‑driven nonprofit.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences (students, parents, alumni, benefactors, media).
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated communications and marketing strategies across print and digital platforms.
- Proficiency with content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media tools, and basic design software; familiarity with CRM or advancement systems is a plus.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, faculty, students, parents, and alumni.
- High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
Additional Details
- Employment status: Full-time, 12‑month, exempt.
- Work environment: Primarily on campus with some evening and weekend responsibilities for events.
- Application materials: Resume, cover letter expressing interest and alignment with Jesuit education, and 2–3 communication samples or portfolio link.
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026
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