View of Saint Joseph Hall, a stone building with terra cotta roof tiles, through the trees

Assistant Director of Creative Design and Content Strategy

Purpose: 

This Assistant Director of Creative Design & Content Strategy is primarily responsible for the creative design and development of all printed and digital communications for Chestnut Hill College. It provides leadership and implementation support across the institution for brand strategy and compliance. The position also manages a team of students in the development and creation of written, photographic, and video assets.

Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, is an independent, Catholic institution that strives to foster equality through holistic education within a strong liberal arts tradition.  The mission of the College is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person.  The College, situated in Chestnut Hill, a charming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, serves a culturally diverse student body.

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, English, business, new media, journalism or related field
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a related position
  • Demonstrated work experience with graphic design and content development, including project management with vendors
  • Proven writing, design, and storytelling experience with ability to engage multiple audiences on various platforms (print and digital)
  • Ability to work with a communication team where ideas are freely expressed and communication channels are open
  • Demonstrated knowledge of AP style guidelines
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Some flexible hours needed in support of major events and key deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience developing assets and campaigns for digital and social media
  • Supervisory experience (students, internal/external copywriters, etc.) for copywriting, videography, and photography
  • Higher education experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide graphic design and content strategy support for Enrollment Management, the Office of Institutional Advancement, and other departments across campus
  • Supervise the production of CHC Newsletter and other reoccurring campus communications
  • Oversee creative design at the College and ensure alignment with CHC brand
  • Supervise photography and video production for marketing and communications purposes
  • Manage team of students in the development and creation of written, photographic, and video assets
  • Develop and maintain an annual plan and calendar in support of content development and distribution
  • Provide writing support for the Communications team as needed
  • External Print Production for OIA, Student Life, Admissions, and Alumni projects
  • Maintain CHC’s licensed fonts and logos in all file formats, Brand Management
  • Digital Design: social media graphics, Canva and Slate libraries
  • On-Campus Print Production
  • Manage campus communications through Mailchimp

Contact Information:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume via ADP Workforce Now HERE. No phone calls, please.

Chestnut Hill College is an employer committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value.  To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. 

Chestnut Hill College is an equal opportunity employer