Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing, UNLV Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement [R0154018]

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Excellent health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition discounts for employees

Tuition discounts for spouses/partners

Wellness programming

Career development opportunities

Onboarding program

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the role of Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing within the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. The position provides strategic leadership for communications initiatives, including media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, and content strategy to support fundraising and visibility.

Reporting to the Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, the director will collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of experience required.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to employment start date.
• No visa sponsorship is provided; candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies to advance philanthropic priorities.
• Oversee media relations, brand management, and digital engagement.
• Lead content strategy, storytelling, and publications to enhance institutional visibility.
• Coordinate communications with divisions, partners, donors, alumni, and volunteers.

Skills

Strategic communications

Marketing leadership

Media relations

Audience engagement

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations/Journalism/Strategic Communications/English

Job description

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

Role of the Position

The Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing provides strategic communications and marketing leadership for the UNLV Foundation and Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, the position develops and implements communications and marketing strategies that advance philanthropic priorities, strengthen constituent engagement, support fundraising objectives, and enhance institutional reputation. The position provides strategic leadership for media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and public visibility initiatives. The Director coordinates integrated communications efforts that promote the impact of philanthropy, alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, donor investment, and institutional achievement. The position ensures communications are coordinated, audience-focused, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Director manages strategic communications planning, media relations, content development, digital communications, social media, publications, website content, marketing campaigns, brand consistency, and communications analytics. The position collaborates with division leadership, advancement professionals, university partners, donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders to strengthen visibility, engagement, and philanthropic support. The position exercises independent judgment in developing messaging, managing communications initiatives, coordinating media engagement, and recommending approaches to communications and stakeholder needs, consistent with established priorities and delegated authority. Rebel Title (HR Classification): Communications Manager M3.

Commitment to Diversity

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, English or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 7-10 years of experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain work authorization throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred; 10+ years of experience preferred; 7-9 years of supervisory experience preferred; 7-9 years of management experience preferred.

Commitment to Our Campus Values

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

Salary

Salary range is $101,700.00 to $116,200.00.

Benefits of Working at UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

Perks & Programs

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact [e-mail] or visit our Veterans Webpage

Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 159, Telephone: [phone]; Email: [e-mail], or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: [phone] FAX: [phone]; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [e-mail]; or to both. Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

Safety and Security Statement

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

Job Category

Administrative Faculty ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0%