Director, Learner & Alumni Communications

Position Summary

The Director, Learner & Alumni Communications will lead a team in the development and continuous improvement of communications directed to learners and alumni. The incumbent will develop and execute a clear strategic communications plan for both audiences in conjunction with leadership of the College and Alumni Relations.

• Create a communication plan that more fully aligns the learner's perspective with the value proposition of their nursing program.
• Lead development and continual improvement of communication on my Nightingale portal.
• Research, write, and edit information on Learner/Alumni communications processes, procedures and policies.
• Analyze, evaluate, and make recommendations for communication processes such as software use, collaborator training, and information distribution.
• Develop and maintain regular communication to inform current learners of relevant news and information supporting the College's engagement, retention, and completion goals.
• Edit information written by other team members, revising, rewriting, and reorganizing for clarity, comprehension, use of language, tone and voice, sequence of thought, logic, flow, consistency, effectiveness, and medium.
• Develop guidelines and direct implementation of writing, editing, and distribution of information on services, programs, and procedures to learners, Learner & Alumni collaborators, and other collaborators as needed.
• Manage projects for learner communications such as College deadlines, new policies, new system training, and programmatic changes, etc.
• Work closely and collaboratively with College Leadership stakeholders to ensure consistent voice/tone and messaging.
• Assist in development of internal reports, plans, and presentations.
• Supervise Learner & Alumni Communications collaborators.
• Develop and oversee communication strategies that promote additional programs and offerings to current learners and alumni.

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant field (mass communications, digital communications, higher education management, public relations, journalism). Graduate degree preferred.
• Ten years' experience in college-level communications or equivalent.

Budgeted Hiring Range
$128,000—$135,000 USD

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will cover travel, lodging, and other accommodations.

Nightingale's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission (not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it):
With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale Education Group contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities.

At Nightingale Education Group, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale Education Group helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated nearly 5,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there.

The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company's foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education.

We're so happy that you've found us!

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.