Executive Director of Marketing and Communication

About the position

The Executive Director of Marketing and Communication is a key leadership role responsible for driving the institution’s brand, overseeing strategic communication initiatives, and managing a team of communication professionals. This position requires strong project management skills, a proven track record of leading teams, and the ability to create and implement a comprehensive digital strategy. The Executive Director of Marketing and Communication reports to the Vice President of University Relations.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of marketing and communication professionals.
• Develops and executes strategic communication plans to align with the institution’s mission and goals.
• Oversees all aspects of brand management to ensure consistency across platforms.
• Manages projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• Designs and implements a comprehensive communication strategy, including social media, web content, traditional and digital marketing.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure cohesive and clear messaging.
• Monitors and analyzes communication efforts to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Requirements

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Required: 7-9 years of experience

Nice-to-haves

• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in independent decision making
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Skill in problem solving
• Skill in coordinating and monitoring the work of others
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices
• Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of human resources principles and practices
• Knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques

Benefits

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays