Strategic Marketing & Communications Leader — Law School

Dfwima; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, seeks an Assistant Dean for Marketing & Strategic Communications to lead and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that elevates the law school’s profile. The role oversees brand messaging across multiple channels and guides a team responsible for web, social media, and print collateral.

The candidate will collaborate with the Dean, faculty, alumni relations, and university marketing to ensure consistent messaging, while managing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in marketing and communications.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in communications/marketing at a university, law school, or equivalent setting.
• Demonstrated autonomy, strategic thinking, and ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, editing skills, and ability to build relationships across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications strategy and implement marketing campaigns to highlight the law school’s strengths.
• Manage brand image and messaging across channels including website and social media for faculty, staff, centers, clinics, etc.
• Oversee creation of print collateral and digital content; manage newsletters, magazines, pitches, and fundraising communications.
• Establish media relations and coordinate external communications with university brand guidelines.
• Track rankings and assist with events, alumni outreach, and budget oversight.

Skills

Strategic communication

Public relations

Team leadership

Project management

Editing/writing

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing/communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, seeks an Assistant Dean for Marketing & Strategic Communications to lead and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that elevates the law school’s profile. The role oversees brand messaging across multiple channels and guides a team responsible for web, social media, and print collateral.

The candidate will collaborate with the Dean, faculty, alumni relations, and university marketing to ensure consistent messaging, while managing