Director of Communications & Brand Strategy

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute seeks a Director of Communications to lead internal and external communications, advancing groundbreaking research, partnerships, and educational programs in data science and AI. The role reports to senior leadership and aligns messaging across programs, events, and teams to build the Institute’s brand.

The Director oversees strategy, channels, and content, including press, digital, and social media, while guiding a team and managing contractors.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience in higher education or data science organizations.
• Experience with public relations, journalism, marketing, content marketing, digital storytelling, website management, and/or social media.
• Experience with developing recruitment marketing strategies to enhance student enrollment.
• Experience with strategic planning.
• Supervisory experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead the DSI communications staff and set goals aligned with DSI’s strategy.
• Develop and maintain the DSI brand and messaging.
• Oversee DSI website, helping to maintain security, compliance, and brand alignment.
• Drive strategy and content creation for DSI channels, including newsletters, website, and social media.
• Plan, develop and disseminate information about the Institute’s programs, research accomplishments and viewpoints.
• Provide communications trainings for DSI staff and researchers on best practices for websites, social media, and more.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Leadership

Strategic planning

Brand management

Stakeholder engagement

Editorial judgment

Ausbildung

Graduate degree in a related field

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

CSS/HTML

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute seeks a Director of Communications to lead internal and external communications, advancing groundbreaking research, partnerships, and educational programs in data science and AI. The role reports to senior leadership and aligns messaging across programs, events, and teams to build the Institute’s brand.

The Director oversees strategy, channels, and content, including press, digital, and social media, while guiding a team and managing contractors.