Director of Strategic Communications & Brand Engagement

University of Nevada-Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Paid time off and holidays

Excellent health insurance (medical,-d

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the role of Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. The position leads strategic communications for the UNLV Foundation, shaping messaging and campaigns that advance philanthropy and alumni engagement.

Responsibilities include media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and analytics, with collaboration across campus partners and donors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, English or related field; 7–10 years experience.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Master’s degree preferred; 10+ years of experience preferred; 7–9 years of supervisory/management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic communications and marketing leadership for UNLV Foundation and Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement.
• Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies that advance philanthropic priorities and engagement.
• Lead media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and public visibility initiatives.
• Collaborate with division leadership, advancement professionals, university partners, donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Brand management

Digital engagement

Content strategy

Storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for the role of Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. The position leads strategic communications for the UNLV Foundation, shaping messaging and campaigns that advance philanthropy and alumni engagement.

Responsibilities include media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and analytics, with collaboration across campus partners and donors to