Asst Director - Marketing & Communications

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont is hiring an Assistant Director for Marketing & Communications to develop, write, edit, and manage communications that support undergraduate recruitment and enrollment. You will work with campus partners and Admissions colleagues to shape messaging across digital and print channels.

You will contribute to undergraduate admissions through geographic territory management and participating in Counselor on Duty.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two to four years’ related experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with editing and project management.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database applications.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and a commitment to recruit a diverse student population.
• Editorial judgment and the ability to manage multiple writing and editing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and manage communications to support recruitment and enrollment.
• Collaborate with campus partners and Admissions colleagues on messaging.
• Produce content for electronic communications and print publications.
• Contribute to undergraduate admissions through geographic territory management and Counselor on Duty participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing

Project management

Word processing

Spreadsheet skills

Multicultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database applications

Job description

Asst Director - Marketing & Communications

Responsible for developing, writing, editing, and managing communications that support the University of Vermont’s undergraduate recruitment and enrollment objectives. Working collaboratively with campus partners and Admissions colleagues, the position assists in developing communication strategies, produces engaging and accurate content for electronic communications and print publications, and manages projects to ensure timely, consistent, and effective messaging. The position also contributes to undergraduate admissions through application review, geographic territory management, and participation in the Counselor on Duty rotation, helping prospective students and families navigate the admissions process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two to four years’ related experience required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Experience with editing and functioning as a project manager.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database applications.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and a commitment to recruit a diverse student population.

Desirable Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to manage multiple writing and editing projects while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines.

Anticipated Pay Range

$54,000 to $57,000

Special Conditions

• A probationary period may be required.
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime).
• This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy.
• Background Check required for this position.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Details

• Job location: Burlington, Vermont, United States
• Job open date: 11/06/2026
• Open until filled: Yes
• Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

• Position Title: CommuncationsGeneralist PC2 X
• Posting Number: S6389PO
• Department: Admissions/30200
• Position Number: 017099
• Percent of Full-Time: 1.0
• Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE: 37.5
• Term (months per year): 12

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Finalists for positions at UVM may be subject to a criminal background check.

For classified staff positions, actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate’s experience level and length.