Senior Director of Strategic Brand & Communications

Seattle Pacific University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA seeks a Senior Director of University Communications to lead institutional marketing, branding, digital strategy, and executive communications. You will shape messages, oversee a talented eight-member team, and partner with leadership to advance enrollment, advancement, and visibility.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned storyteller and strategic leader with a track record in higher education or complex organizations, proficient in CMS, analytics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, or PR.
• Portfolio in print, digital, video, social media, and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead university-wide communications and marketing strategies to advance priorities and strengthen SPU's brand.
• Provide strategic advisement to university leadership on messaging, media relations, and crisis communications.
• Guide storytelling, editorial standards, and content across digital, print, and multimedia platforms.
• Write, edit, and develop communications reflecting SPU's mission, values, and educational experience.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Editing

Storytelling

AP style

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Sitecore

WordPress

Jira

Slate CRM

Workday

AI-powered communications tools

Job description

Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA seeks a Senior Director of University Communications to lead institutional marketing, branding, digital strategy, and executive communications. You will shape messages, oversee a talented eight-member team, and partner with leadership to advance enrollment, advancement, and visibility.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned storyteller and strategic leader with a track record in higher education or complex organizations, proficient in CMS, analytics, and