Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing—Philanthropy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

UNLV invites applications for the role of Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing within the Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. The director will shape communications and marketing strategies that advance philanthropic priorities and strengthen engagement with donors, alumni, and volunteers.

The role leads media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, and content strategy, ensuring coordinated, data-informed messaging aligned with university priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, English or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• 7–10 years of experience in relevant roles.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic communications

Marketing leadership

Media relations

Brand management

Digital engagement

Storytelling

Content strategy

Public visibility initiatives

Communications analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, English or closely related field

7–10 years of experience

Job description

UNLV invites applications for the role of Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing within the Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. The director will shape communications and marketing strategies that advance philanthropic priorities and strengthen engagement with donors, alumni, and volunteers.

The role leads media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, and content strategy, ensuring coordinated, data-informed messaging aligned with university priorities.