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Director, Marketing and Communications

Director, Marketing and Communications

University of California RiversideRiverside, California, US
13 days ago
Salary
$100,100.00–$155,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Director, Marketing and Communications

Job ID :

Location : Main Campus - UCR

Schedule : 8AM - 5PM

Category : Student Affairs and Advising

Salary : $100,100 - $190,500

Full / Part Time : Full-time(100%)

Organization : Student Affairs

Department : Student Affairs Admin Dept

Application Deadline : Open Until Filled

Position Information :

The Director of Marketing and Communications will report to the Chief of Staff / CFAO and work closely with the Vice Chancellor in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA). This position is responsible for creating, implementing, and prioritizing comprehensive communications and marketing strategies to highlight, promote, connect, and serve all Student Affairs departments and centers and more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students at UC Riverside. The Director works closely with the Vice Chancellor and senior leadership on executive and crisis communications. This multifaceted position entails developing and executing innovative marketing and communications campaigns, digital and print materials, video, and photography, including social media and website management, enhancing brand exposure and awareness, and elevating the student experience. This position must have a strong record of accomplishment in managing major marketing and communication plans / projects from inception to fruition. The incumbent will develop integrated marketing and communication plans using technology to track value and evaluate effectiveness through reporting tools. The Director of Marketing and Communications will develop and produce marketing campaigns spanning traditional and digital channels. This position will lead a team that produces a variety of publications, reports, program brochures, press releases, electronic marketing materials, and direct the content on the Student Affairs website. The incumbent will lead the Marketing & Communications team and oversee VCSA org-level events.

The full salary range for the Director, Marketing and Communications is $100,100 - $190,500 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $100,100 - $155,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements :

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.

Required

  • Master's Degree in related area

    • Preferred

    Experience Requirements

  • 8 - 13 years of related experience.

    • Required

  • Previous supervisory / managerial experience.

    • Preferred

    Special Conditions

  • This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate events.

    • Required

    Minimum Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and the most appropriate and effective applications.
  • Broad knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively manage / supervise professional technical staff, including design concepts, various media and mediums, applications, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of financial and personnel management, including understanding of management techniques, guiding principles, relevant laws, policies and best practices.
  • Solid management skills to select, train, evaluate, lead, direct, guide and motivate subordinate staff to produce high quality work; skill to take corrective action as required.
  • Solid skills to create, develop and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans.
  • Solid knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and / or broad general audiences.
  • Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, project management and problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.
  • Strong skills to ensure production of high quality work within budget and time constraints.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices and infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, issues in higher education and / or health sciences, and / or specialized subject matter.
  • Experience working within the University of California system.

    • Additional Information :

    In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

    UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens in the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

    • The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit : Employee Benefits Overview

    Job Description Details :

    General Information

    Job Title

    COMM MGR 1

    Job Code

    000408

    Grade

    Department Head

    Brian Haynes

    Supervisor

    Luisa Levario

    Positions Directly Supervised

    Job CodeTitleFTE

  • 007455
  • DIGITAL COMM SPEC 3
  • 007477
  • COMM SPEC 3

    • Generic Scope

    Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.

    Custom Scope

    Manages a comprehensive communications program and / or projects for a small unit with routine and / or non-complex communication requirements. Reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies.

    Department Custom Scope

    The Director of Marketing and Communications will report to the Chief of Staff / CFAO and work closely with the Vice Chancellor in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA). This position is responsible for creating, implementing, and prioritizing comprehensive communications and marketing strategies to highlight, promote, connect, and serve all Student Affairs departments and centers and more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students at UC Riverside. The Director works closely with the Vice Chancellor and senior leadership on executive and crisis communications. This multifaceted position entails developing and executing innovative marketing and communications campaigns, digital and print materials, video, and photography, including social media and website management, enhancing brand exposure and awareness, and elevating the student experience. This position must have a strong record of accomplishment in managing major marketing and communication plans / projects from inception to fruition. The incumbent will develop integrated marketing and communication plans using technology to track value and evaluate effectiveness through reporting tools. The Director of Marketing and Communications will develop and produce marketing campaigns spanning traditional and digital channels. This position will lead a team that produces a variety of publications, reports, program brochures, press releases, electronic marketing materials, and direct the content on the Student Affairs website. The incumbent will lead the Marketing & Communications team and oversee VCSA org-level events.

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Manages comprehensive communications programs and / or projects.
  • Advises and consults with departmental administration regarding all aspects of communications including developing strong communications strategies that effectively deliver the desired message, policy interpretation, problem resolution, etc.
  • Effectively manages professional staff responsible for producing a variety of communication pieces in a variety of venues or mediums including written, visual or electronic communications.
  • Works with clients and / or administration to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communications plans and / or projects.
  • Selects, trains, guides, directs, evaluates, and, as required, takes corrective action with professional and support staff.
  • Ensures production of quality products that effectively deliver the desired message within budget and time constraints.
  • This position will support Student Affairs org level events and programs.
  • Management of Student Affairs contact database of key internal and external audiences including staff, students, and other key partners. Serves as the primary liaison to the following teams across the UCR campus : digital communications, data, rankings and outreach, constituent communications, and media relations / publicity.

    • To apply, visit https : / / jobsportal.ucr.edu / jobs / 33549042

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