As the University’s largest and most varied academic unit, the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Science (CAHSS) is composed of artists, learners, performers, scholars, scientists, and teachers. CAHSS acts as a central hub where many of the University’s disciplines work to advance human understanding around a range of critical contemporary issues. CAHSS is comprised of 21 departments, programs, schools, and centers. Nearly all 6,000 undergraduates at the University take liberal arts courses with us, and about one-third of these students declare a first major in a CAHSS program. Most of our departments, programs and schools offer masters or doctoral programs. CAHSS scholars, artists, instructors, staff, and students collaborate in a shared quest for knowledge about the human condition and the development of skills to improve our local and global communities.
Position Summary
The Director of Marketing and Communications creates, leads, and manages all aspects of the College’s strategic communications efforts, including branding, marketing, media relations, web-based communications, social media, and the marketing of high-profile public events. Reporting to the Associate Dean and Chief Operating Officer, the Director works closely with Deans Suite, the departments, programs, centers, and institutes in CAHSS, University Advancement, and communications professionals within the University’s Division of Marketing and Communications. The Director leads a team of full-time, part-time, and student workers to execute on the College’s strategic communications plan.
Essential Functions
- Create, lead, and manage a comprehensive strategic communication plan designed to enhance the visibility of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
- Regularly analyze and evaluate marketing and communication efforts to inform long-term and short-term strategies.
- Prepare reports, memos, and presentations for Dean, senior leadership, and other stakeholders on the execution and impact of our marketing and communication efforts.
- Work with CAHSS departments, programs, centers and institutes, as well as the Dean’s Suite, Graduate Recruitment & Admission, and University Advancement to develop innovative and effective marketing materials across multiple medium and platforms for a wide array of audiences, including prospective students, alumni, employers, and donors.
- Direct CAHSS internal communications, including student, faculty and staff newsletters, and provide support for departmental newsletters.
- Create and refine a unified, effective, and authentic brand for CAHSS.
- Craft guiding principles and key communication pieces that support CAHSS in articulating its values and responding to local, national, and global events, in coordination with the University’s Marketing & Communications Division.
- Lead the creative design of the CAHSS website and social media applications, with the goals of delivering compelling and up-to-date content, clear format, and sound functionality.
- Direct the execution of all aspects of events for CAHSS and provide guidance for departmental events.
- Effectively manage the budget to maximize impact of marketing investment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong grammatical, editing, and proofreading abilities
- Capacity to solve complex problems with agile, creative solutions
- Experience in planning, organizing, and managing processes that bring about the successful completion of specific deliverables
- Ability to function in a high-paced, collaborative work environment
- Facility with data, including the visual depiction of data, and managing analytics to inform decisions
- Proven ability to forge mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to manage internal teams, contractors, and/or consultants
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with a diverse set of colleagues to successfully execute projects in support of marketing, communication and event planning goals.
- Proficiency with relevant technologies, including Microsoft Office suite, social media applications (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube), and web platforms (Drupal, Google Analytics, Anthology)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in communication, marketing, journalism, liberal arts and/or a related field.
- At least five years of progressive work experience in marketing, communications, branding, events, and/or media relations
- Experience leading teams and supervising staff and contractors
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in a related field
- Project management experience
- Experience working in a nonprofit or higher education setting
Working Environment
Standard office environment.
Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 12.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $83,000-$93,000
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver .
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non-discrimination-statement .
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised: June 12, 2023
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