St. Augustine Preparatory Academy
Senior Director of Communications and Engagement
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Senior Director of Communications and Engagement
Aug Prep is seeking a mission-driven, Christ-centered leader to head the Connections Team and drive communications, outreach, and engagement to support enrollment, community trust, and student success. Overview
Aug Prep is a faith-based school serving nearly 2,400 K4-12 students on the South Side of Milwaukee. The organization emphasizes excellence, faith, and growth for students, families, and staff. Position Description
The Senior Director of Communications and Engagement will lead the Connections Team, which encompasses three departments: Family and Partnerships: connecting Aug Prep families with support, partnerships and resources to encourage holistic family engagement Outreach: engaging with the community to invite potential partners, donors, families and leaders to connect with Aug Prep Marketing and Communications: promoting, informing and connecting Aug Prep with staff, students and families These teams work collaboratively toward shared goals. The role requires a Christ-centered, entrepreneurial and strategic leader who can drive an outcome-oriented communications, outreach, and engagement strategy that supports enrollment and community relationships. Responsibilities
Provide clear vision, leadership, and energy to the entire Aug Prep community, defining strategic priorities and success metrics for the three departments within the Connections Team. Supervise four leaders and their teams: Family and Partnerships Manager, North Campus Director of Outreach, South Campus Director of Outreach, and Marketing and Communications Manager. Demonstrate strong people management, ability to inspire trust, and capability to motivate others to achieve objectives. Establish and manage a performance dashboard to track progress and outcomes of key initiatives, aligning with Aug Prep’s strategic goals. Evaluate programming, partnerships, and campaigns for effectiveness and sustainability; lead change initiatives with consideration of impact on the mission and students. Engage staff, students, families, and stakeholders to create outreach and engagement strategies that reflect the organization’s mission. Support the team in crafting compelling narratives that drive enrollment and community trust, and attract key partnerships. Expand Aug Prep’s voice, brand, and presence in Milwaukee and influence on community issues. Serve as a communications advisor for Aug Prep leadership. Work with the Connections Team to prepare and recommend budgets for programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals; approve key expenditures. Qualifications
Mission-driven with the highest integrity; able to live the values and culture of Aug Prep. Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred Specialization in marketing/communications, community relations, nonprofit management or related field preferred At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience with leadership roles in marketing/communications, community engagement/outreach, or related field Strong leadership with vision, high energy, and the ability to motivate and inspire Excellent organization, project and time management skills with attention to detail Participating member of a church Ability to uphold and model the highest integrity and align with St. Augustine Preparatory Academy values Non-Discriminatory Policy
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits. As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.
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Aug Prep is seeking a mission-driven, Christ-centered leader to head the Connections Team and drive communications, outreach, and engagement to support enrollment, community trust, and student success. Overview
Aug Prep is a faith-based school serving nearly 2,400 K4-12 students on the South Side of Milwaukee. The organization emphasizes excellence, faith, and growth for students, families, and staff. Position Description
The Senior Director of Communications and Engagement will lead the Connections Team, which encompasses three departments: Family and Partnerships: connecting Aug Prep families with support, partnerships and resources to encourage holistic family engagement Outreach: engaging with the community to invite potential partners, donors, families and leaders to connect with Aug Prep Marketing and Communications: promoting, informing and connecting Aug Prep with staff, students and families These teams work collaboratively toward shared goals. The role requires a Christ-centered, entrepreneurial and strategic leader who can drive an outcome-oriented communications, outreach, and engagement strategy that supports enrollment and community relationships. Responsibilities
Provide clear vision, leadership, and energy to the entire Aug Prep community, defining strategic priorities and success metrics for the three departments within the Connections Team. Supervise four leaders and their teams: Family and Partnerships Manager, North Campus Director of Outreach, South Campus Director of Outreach, and Marketing and Communications Manager. Demonstrate strong people management, ability to inspire trust, and capability to motivate others to achieve objectives. Establish and manage a performance dashboard to track progress and outcomes of key initiatives, aligning with Aug Prep’s strategic goals. Evaluate programming, partnerships, and campaigns for effectiveness and sustainability; lead change initiatives with consideration of impact on the mission and students. Engage staff, students, families, and stakeholders to create outreach and engagement strategies that reflect the organization’s mission. Support the team in crafting compelling narratives that drive enrollment and community trust, and attract key partnerships. Expand Aug Prep’s voice, brand, and presence in Milwaukee and influence on community issues. Serve as a communications advisor for Aug Prep leadership. Work with the Connections Team to prepare and recommend budgets for programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals; approve key expenditures. Qualifications
Mission-driven with the highest integrity; able to live the values and culture of Aug Prep. Bachelor's Degree; Master's Degree preferred Specialization in marketing/communications, community relations, nonprofit management or related field preferred At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience with leadership roles in marketing/communications, community engagement/outreach, or related field Strong leadership with vision, high energy, and the ability to motivate and inspire Excellent organization, project and time management skills with attention to detail Participating member of a church Ability to uphold and model the highest integrity and align with St. Augustine Preparatory Academy values Non-Discriminatory Policy
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits. As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and adhere to biblical standards of conduct.
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