Chief Marketing & Community Engagement Officer

Temple College; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple College's Executive Director, Marketing, Strategic Communication, and Community Outreach leads recruitment, outreach, and public relations, developing comprehensive marketing and engagement plans while managing communications, branding, and digital strategies. This role oversees public relations, media relations, and social media to expand the college’s presence and support enrollment goals.

The position reports to the Vice President of Development and External Relations and directs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of related full-time experience, or an associate’s degree with 8 years of related full-time work experience.
• Preferred education in communications, marketing, graphic design, web design, public relations, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, outreach, and community engagement aligned with enrollment goals and brand positioning.
• Oversee internal/external communications, media relations, marketing, the College website, and the switchboard.
• Develop and implement recruitment/outreach strategies to reach diverse student populations.
• Establish KPIs, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvements for recruitment outcomes.
• Coordinate with college schools/departments for advertising and events.
• Develop, implement, and oversee college branding across all materials.
• Serve as editor and supervise weekly, monthly, and annual publications and digital content.
• Direct activities at institutional level to support communications strategies and promotions.

Skills

Budget management

Strategic communications

Media relations

Leadership & supervision

Content creation

Social media management

Public relations

Website/content oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years experience

Associate's degree + 8 years experience

Communications/Marketing/Graphic Design/Web Design/Public Relations focus

Job description

Temple College's Executive Director, Marketing, Strategic Communication, and Community Outreach leads recruitment, outreach, and public relations, developing comprehensive marketing and engagement plans while managing communications, branding, and digital strategies. This role oversees public relations, media relations, and social media to expand the college’s presence and support enrollment goals.

The position reports to the Vice President of Development and External Relations and directs