Associate Director, High School and Partner Communications

QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects America's brightest low-income students with leading universities and career opportunities. QuestBridge designs and builds programs to develop and support low-income students in accessing and navigating exceptional educational and career experiences. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the number of talented low-income students at the nation's best universities and in the ranks of national leadership. QuestBridge envisions a world where America’s leadership encompasses thoughtful and broad-minded decision-makers drawn from every economic segment of society.

We are searching for an Associate Director of High School and Partner Communications who will drive the marketing and outreach efforts for the National College Match and its pipeline programs. Reporting to the Senior Director of National College Match Programs, the Associate Director of High School and Partner Communications will manage and grow the team responsible for the content creation for our high school students and college partnerships.

• Develop a robust digital marketing strategy in collaboration with the High School Outreach and College Partnerships teams. Work together to implement the outreach and messaging plan for email, social media, web, print, video, and other channels in support of the National College Match and its pipeline programs.
• Lead and manage the members of the High School and Partner Communications team.
• Review messaging and creative assets for brand alignment and provide feedback to stakeholders as needed, keeping in mind accessibility, equity, and inclusion.
• Maintain brand integrity and champion the value of consistent messaging by implementing brand guidelines.
• Set goals and make data-driven decisions to maximize the budget and impact of marketing efforts.
• Monitor emerging trends and drive implementation of best practices for marketing and communications.
• Travel domestically 2-3 times per year for internal and external organizational events
• Support other organizational projects, tasks, and goals as needed and as assigned
• With all other QuestBridge staff, annually read and evaluate student applications for National College Match, College Prep Scholars Program, and other opportunities

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing and editing skills with demonstrated experience in adapting content for different channels and understanding the relationship between design and content.
• Experience in managing a team, as well as a proven track record of successfully working cross-collaboratively. 
• Strong working knowledge of website content management systems, email marketing software, social media platforms, digital ad platforms, and design programs (Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite).

• Strong belief in the mission, vision, and goals of QuestBridge (see this link for more).
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with ability to maintain focus on the big picture.
• Rigorous quality standards in terms of text editing and visual aesthetics.
• Team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic, with a proven track record of implementing new trends in marketing and communications.
• Strong belief in the goals and mission of QuestBridge.
• Deep-seated personal integrity.
• Warm, positive personality.
• Desire to grow and develop professionally. Quick study, independently resourceful.

$75,000 - $85,000

QuestBridge strives to provide the best possible benefits for our team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous PTO, holidays, and annual end-of-year office closure; 401k; paid parental leave; remote work stipends; flexible work hours; and many more.

This is a full-time, remote position and can be based anywhere in the United States.

Apply by uploading your resume and cover letter. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we ask that candidates refrain from calling or mailing applications. Thank you for your interest in employment with QuestBridge. QuestBridge is an equal opportunity employer.