Strategic Director of Communications & Marketing

NC State College of Engineering; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Tuition and Academic Assistance

12 Holidays Each Year

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State College of Engineering seeks an Executive Director for Communications and Marketing to lead strategic communications across 12 academic units and college administration. You will set brand standards, drive integrated marketing, and elevate national rankings in collaboration with university partners.

This role reports to the Dean and manages digital infrastructure, analytics, and a hub-and-spoke governance model to optimize campaigns and recruitment efforts.

Qualifications

• Requires an advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, higher education leadership, or related field.
• Professional experience in communications, marketing, or public relations with increasing responsibility.
• Direct supervisory or management experience leading communications professionals and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic, multi-channel marketing and communications programs aligned with institutional priorities.
• Oversee crisis communications strategies and high-stakes issue management.
• Direct executive communications for the Dean and senior leadership to advance national standing.

Skills

Strategic communications

Brand governance

Crisis & issues management

Media relations

Executive communications

Education

Advanced degree in communications/related field

Tools

Asana

Job description

NC State College of Engineering seeks an Executive Director for Communications and Marketing to lead strategic communications across 12 academic units and college administration. You will set brand standards, drive integrated marketing, and elevate national rankings in collaboration with university partners.

This role reports to the Dean and manages digital infrastructure, analytics, and a hub-and-spoke governance model to optimize campaigns and recruitment efforts.