Director, Marketing & Communications (INTERNAL)

University of Houston System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a senior marketing leader for the Dean's division of Natural Sciences & Math. The role directs marketing programs, branding initiatives and website content to advance college-wide goals.

Requires a minimum of five years in related marketing roles; education may be substituted by experience. This position offers full-time work on campus with competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of directly job-related experience.
• Education may be substituted by experience; degrees optional.

Responsibilities

• Direct and implement comprehensive marketing and communication programs to support strategic goals.
• Develop and execute strategic marketing plans to raise awareness and improve image.
• Participate in strategic planning, market research and service effectiveness initiatives.
• Assist in departmental operations including staff management and budgeting.
• Coordinate campus events and programs to engage the campus community.
• Provide leadership and guidance on marketing activities and techniques.
• Stay informed on best practices in integrated marketing and brand messaging in higher education.
• Direct marketing, branding and content for college division websites.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Brand management

Team leadership

Communication planning

Education

4-year degree

Job description

Department:Dean, Natural Sciences & MathSalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Assists in directing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication programs for a college or division. Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and communication plans.

1. Manages comprehensive marketing and communication programs, including research strategy and execution, designed to support the college or division's strategic goals and objectives.
2. Develops and implements strategic marketing and communication plans to advance the college or division; directs marketing, branding and image building campaigns and efforts to increase awareness and enhance the overall image.
3. Participates in strategic planning, market research and service effectiveness initiatives.
4. Assists in departmental operations, including management of staff, planning and administration of budget and resources.
5. Coordinates events and programs that engage and educate the campus community on college or division initiatives.
6. May provide leadership and serve as a resource for a college or division regarding successful marketing activities, techniques and methods.
7. Stays informed of best practices in integrated marketing, brand messaging and current market trends in higher education, and translates that understanding into successful strategic marketing for the college or division.
8. Directs the strategic marketing, branding and content of college or division web sites.
9. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.