Strategic Communications Lead, Molecular & Cellular Biology

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's School of Molecular & Cellular Biology invites applications for an Associate Director of Communications. The role leads development of a strategic communications plan, supervises staff, and collaborates with administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors to promote the School’s research and teaching missions.

The position involves creating content across print and digital media, ensuring brand consistency, managing an external vendor roster, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Five years (60 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or related professional area.
• Demonstrated professional work 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction to build the School’s identity, messaging, and overall communications strategy.
• Ensure brand consistency of all materials across all media and campus brand standards.
• Supervise communications staff and manage external vendors as needed.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of communications efforts.
• Develop and implement print and digital publications and content for websites and social media.
• Create content for announcements, press releases, and articles; manage university communications channels.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

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

Master’s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or closely related field

Job description

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's School of Molecular & Cellular Biology invites applications for an Associate Director of Communications. The role leads development of a strategic communications plan, supervises staff, and collaborates with administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, and donors to promote the School’s research and teaching missions.

The position involves creating content across print and digital media, ensuring brand consistency, managing an external vendor roster, and