Strategic Communications Lead for Science & Outreach

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 92.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Zusammenfassung

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for the role of Associate Director of Communications in the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology. The role will lead development of a comprehensive communications plan and oversee a staff member to advance the School's research and teaching missions.

The position emphasizes strategy, brand consistency, content creation across print and digital channels, and collaboration with faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or closely related field.
• Five years of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or related area.
• Demonstrated experience in communications, editorial, marketing, advertising, or project management.
• Experience developing a plan and adhering to goals, budget, and timelines.
• Experience developing social media campaigns.

Aufgaben

• Provide vision and direction to build the School's identity, messaging, and communications strategy.
• Ensure brand consistency across all materials and compliance with standards.
• Supervise communications staff and manage outside vendors.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of the communications team's work.
• Implement and oversee the School's communications plan across print and digital media.

Kenntnisse

Strategic communications

Brand management

Project management

Social media campaigns

Leadership

Ausbildung

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

Master's degree (preferred) in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or closely related field

Jobbeschreibung

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign invites applications for the role of Associate Director of Communications in the School of Molecular & Cellular Biology. The role will lead development of a comprehensive communications plan and oversee a staff member to advance the School's research and teaching missions.

The position emphasizes strategy, brand consistency, content creation across print and digital channels, and collaboration with faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.