Strategic Marketing & Communications Leader

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Law School seeks an experienced marketing strategist to serve as Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. The role leads strategic communications, brand positioning, and integrated marketing across platforms to advance the law school's mission and reputation.

The successful candidate will manage a team of 10, a $600,000 budget, and work closely with the Dean and senior leaders to articulate the school's story, elevate visibility, and drive engagement with

Qualifications

• Significant, progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, media relations, or a related field.
• Experience supervising and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Experience serving as trusted advisor to senior leaders.
• Strong digital marketing knowledge, analytics, and evolving tech.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Law School's marketing and communications efforts.
• Develop and implement a marketing and integrated communications strategy aligned with institutional priorities.
• Lead a team of 10 and manage a budget of $600,000.
• Advise Dean and senior leaders on messaging, reputation, and crises.
• Oversee digital presence, web strategy, and content across channels.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communications leadership

Public relations

Media relations

Digital marketing

AI in marketing

Web strategy & analytics

Strategic advising

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

University of Michigan Law School seeks an experienced marketing strategist to serve as Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. The role leads strategic communications, brand positioning, and integrated marketing across platforms to advance the law school's mission and reputation.

The successful candidate will manage a team of 10, a $600,000 budget, and work closely with the Dean and senior leaders to articulate the school's story, elevate visibility, and drive engagement with