Director, Marketing and Communications

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 100,100 - 190,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead comprehensive communication strategies serving over 26,000 students. Responsibilities include overseeing marketing campaigns, managing a team, and collaborating with senior leadership on executive communications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in managing marketing projects. Current work authorization is required as visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Strong record in managing major marketing and communication projects.
• Current work authorization is required; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement marketing strategies for Student Affairs departments.
• Lead the Marketing & Communications team on various projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on communications.

Skills

Marketing strategy development

Communications planning

Team leadership

Digital and print media management

Job description

Job ID: 33549042

Category: Student Affairs and Advising

Organization: Student Affairs

Department: Student Affairs Admin Dept

Location: Main Campus - UCR

Salary: $100,100 - $190,500 (expected range $100,100 - $155,000)

Schedule: 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)

Level of Supervision: General Direction

Other Information: Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No, UC Internal Job: No

Overview

The Director of Marketing and Communications reports to the Chief of Staff/CFAO and collaborates closely with the Vice Chancellor in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA). This role is responsible for creating, implementing, and prioritizing comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that highlight, promote, connect, and serve all Student Affairs departments and centers to over 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students at UC Riverside.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and prioritize comprehensive communications and marketing strategies that serve all Student Affairs departments and centers.
• Develop and execute innovative marketing and communications campaigns across digital and print materials, video, photography, social media, and website management.
• Lead the Marketing & Communications team in producing publications, reports, program brochures, press releases, electronic marketing materials, and managing website content.
• Oversee VCSA org‑level events.
• Apply technology to track value and evaluate effectiveness using reporting tools.
• Collaborate with the Vice Chancellor and senior leadership on executive and crisis communications.
• Manage major marketing and communication plans and projects from inception to fruition.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a strong record of accomplishment in managing major marketing and communication plans or projects. Current work authorization is required; sponsorship of employment visas is not available.

Additional Information

As a University employee, compliance with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements is required. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.