Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications

Description

Assists in directing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication programs for a college or division. Responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and communication plans.

• Manages comprehensive marketing and communication programs, including research strategy and execution, designed to support the college or division’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements strategic marketing and communication plans to advance the college or division; directs marketing, branding and image building campaigns and efforts to increase awareness and enhance the overall image.
• Participates in strategic planning, market research and service effectiveness initiatives.
• Assists in departmental operations, including management of staff, planning and administration of budget and resources.
• Coordinates events and programs that engage and educate the campus community on college or division initiatives.
• May provide leadership and serve as a resource for a college or division regarding successful marketing activities, techniques and methods.
• Stays informed of best practices in integrated marketing, brand messaging and current market trends in higher education, and translates that understanding into successful strategic marketing for the college or division.
• Directs the strategic marketing, branding and content of college or division web sites.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Experience Will Be Considered In Lieu Of Education.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.