Assistant Director for Strategic Communications and Marketing

Assistant Director for Strategic Communications and Marketing

Job no: 526150
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Department: Student Services and Enrollment Management
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $63,000-$67,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2020-2021
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins
March 22, 2021; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to a complete online application, including contact information for three professional references, please submit:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the minimum qualifications, professional competencies, and preferred qualifications
  
• A resume
  
  Department Summary
  The Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing within the Division of Student Services Enrollment Management has responsibility for all communications with prospective students, current students, parents and families of current and prospective students, as well as alumni, donors and potential donors, and other target audiences for the purposes of student recruitment and retention. The Assistant Director uses innovative strategies to contribute to the attainment of the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management's and the Division of Student Life's short- and long-term goals, including enrollment, retention, community building, and development efforts for a variety of audiences.
  
  Position Summary
  The Assistant Director for Strategic Communications and Marketing manages the division's copy writing and media relations functions and provides leadership to the strategic communication and marketing team. The position is responsible for overseeing content creation that communicates our core values and mission as demonstrated through departments, programs, services to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community, and is expected to promote a consistent, recognizable, and positive university and division image, and maintain and support university and division-wide policies and procedures related to strategic communications, marketing, and media strategies. This position will ensure that the efforts are promoted and coordinated with departments, University Communications, and other university-wide communicators.
  
  The position reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Communication and Marketing in Student Services and Enrollment Management. Due to the nature of the work of the Vice President's office, this position will be aware of and need to be able to communicate about, as directed, division and university leadership's viewpoints on strategies, negotiations, responses, and other matters around the Vice President's office, SEIU collective bargaining issues, Title IX issues, and the work of the University of Oregon Board of Trustees.
  
  This position will work with high-impact clients and sensitive and confidential information frequently. This position will be expected to exercise discretion and decision making depending on the special goals of an assignment or situation.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, writing, public relations, or related discipline or five year of experience working in the areas of communications, marketing, or public relations
  
• Four years of professional experience as a communications professional for an organization which involved gathering information, writing and producing materials, presenting information to the public, and handling communications, marketing, or public relations, with an emphasis on writing and editing
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Excellent writing skills and copy-editing skills
  
• Demonstrated success in brand journalism and digital storytelling, in ways that engage and capture the attention of the target audience
  
• Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment and as a supervisor
  
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
  
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with individuals including staff, volunteers, parents, and students, in a service-oriented environment
  
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press style
  
• Ability to produce high-volume, high-quality work in a rapidly changing environment
  
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Project management and client management experience
  
• Experience writing and editing in higher education
  
• One year of experience working with media and/or writing for media
  
• Experience in leveraging social media and online communications
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/526150/assistant-director-for-strategic-communications-and-marketing
  
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