Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, holidays, and paid 

Time off

Retirement benefits

Competitive insurances and savings

Job summary

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks an experienced Marketing and Communications Director to lead its strategic marketing and communications efforts. As UW–Madison’s first new college in more than 40 years, CAI is at a defining moment to shape its identity and presence.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer & Chief of Staff, the Director will build an integrated strategy, lead the communications team, and partner with college

Qualifications

• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic marketing or communications initiatives across multiple audiences and channels.
• Experience communicating complex research, technical, or complex subject matter to various audiences.
• Demonstrated experience directing the work of others, including coordinating assignments or leading project teams.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience advising organizational leaders on communications strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Audits and directs day-to-day operational plans to align with strategic initiatives and to meet objectives.
• Develops, implements, and monitors strategic communication initiatives for designated audiences to maximize engagement.
• Supervises at least 2.0 FTE employees including hiring, evaluating, and managing performance.
• Identifies and manages media relationships and partnerships with internal and external sources.
• Proposes and implements new or revived operational policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience in communications

Strategic marketing

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Writing and editing

Advising leaders on comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence (CAI) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison seeks an experienced Marketing and Communications Director to lead its strategic marketing and communications efforts. As UW–Madison’s first new college in more than 40 years, CAI is at a defining moment to shape its identity and presence.

Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer & Chief of Staff, the Director will build an integrated strategy, lead the communications team, and partner with college