Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

University of Michigan Law School; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Law School seeks an executive director to lead marketing and communications, reporting to the Chief of Staff, and serving on the Dean's senior leadership team.

This role will shape strategy across strategic communications, media relations, editorial content, social and digital channels, and internal communications, aligning with the Law School's mission and priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing and communications leadership at a senior level.
• Ability to develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for marketing and communications.
• Develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy.
• Advance the Law School's mission, priorities, reputation, and visibility.
• Establish institutional communications priorities guiding team activities.
• Counsel Dean and senior leaders on messaging, reputation, and issues.
• Manage a team of 10 and a budget of $600,000 across multiple functions.

Skills

Strategic marketing

Marketing leadership

Communications leadership

Budget management

Team management

Media relations

Digital & web strategy

Content development

Internal communications

Job description

Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

University of Michigan Law School

Ann Arbor, Michigan

THE SEARCH

The University of Michigan Law School (Michigan Law) seeks an experienced and collaborative marketing strategist and communications leader to serve as its Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law is one of the oldest law schools in the United States and celebrates a long and distinguished history. Michigan Law is consistently ranked among the top 10 law schools in the nation and enjoys international renown for its academic rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty and scholarship, and collegial academic community.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff and serving as a key member of Dean Neel Sukhatme’s senior leadership team, the Executive Director will provide strategic vision and leadership for the Law School's marketing and communications efforts and will develop and implement a marketing and integrated communications strategy that advances the Law School's mission, strategic priorities, reputation, and visibility among internal and external audiences. The Executive Director will help establish institutional communications priorities, identify opportunities where marketing and communications can have the greatest impact, and ensure that the team's work and resources are aligned with the Law School's broader goals.

The Executive Director will also serve as a trusted advisor to the Dean, other senior leaders, and faculty, providing thoughtful and candid counsel on institutional messaging, reputation, and sensitive and emerging issues. The Executive Director will bring sound judgment and organizational savvy, with an ability to navigate complex institutional dynamics and build trust across a wide range of stakeholders.

The Executive Director will manage a budget of $600,000 and lead a talented team of 10 responsible for a broad portfolio that includes strategic communications, media relations, editorial and content development, social media, digital and web strategy, marketing, creative services, and internal communications.

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