Senior Director of University Communications & Brand Strategy

Seattle Pacific University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition benefits for employees and qd

Job summary

Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Director of University Communications to lead institutional marketing and communications, strengthening the SPU brand and supporting enrollment and advancement priorities.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will head an eight-person team and oversee branding, digital marketing, website strategy, social media, media relations, publications, design, photography, videography, and executive communications while translating priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, business, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications/marketing, incl. 3+ years supervisory.
• Proven success in strategic communications and marketing, preferably in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lead university-wide communications and marketing strategies to advance priorities and strengthen SPU’s brand.
• Advise University leadership on executive messaging, media relations, and crisis communications.
• Oversee storytelling, messaging, standards, and content across digital, print, and multimedia platforms.
• Direct website and digital communications strategy; manage social media, photography, videography, and related content.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing & storytelling

Leadership

Brand management

Digital marketing

Analytics

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

AP style

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Experience with faith-based education (preferred)

Tools

Sitecore

WordPress

Jira

Slate CRM

Workday

AI-powered tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA is seeking a Senior Director of University Communications to lead institutional marketing and communications, strengthening the SPU brand and supporting enrollment and advancement priorities.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will head an eight-person team and oversee branding, digital marketing, website strategy, social media, media relations, publications, design, photography, videography, and executive communications while translating priorities