Cleveland Institute of Art · 4 months ago
Senior Director of Marketing
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $85K/yrThe Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) seeks a Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the vision and execution of their marketing, communications, and branding efforts. This role is both visionary and hands-on, focusing on advancing enrollment, fundraising, and community engagement while ensuring the institution's marketing supports its priorities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the vision and execution of marketing, communications, and branding efforts
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President and senior leadership
Guide CIA’s brand strategy and ensure consistent, compelling, and authentic voice across all platforms
Oversee a dynamic team responsible for storytelling, digital engagement, advertising, and communications
Cultivate a collaborative and high-performing culture where creativity and strategy go hand-in-hand
Design multi-year marketing initiatives
Monitor trends in higher education and the arts
Use data-driven insights to refine campaigns that drive measurable results
Act as a key connector—partnering with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders to amplify CIA’s distinctive strengths and ensure marketing directly supports institutional priorities
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of branding, digital media, and communications strategy
Proven leadership experience managing teams and multi-channel campaigns
Ability to design multi-year marketing initiatives
Experience monitoring trends in higher education and the arts
Ability to use data-driven insights to refine campaigns that drive measurable results
Experience partnering with faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders
Strong storytelling skills
Experience in digital engagement and advertising
Ability to cultivate a collaborative and high-performing culture
Benefits
Paid time off accrual
13 paid holidays
Additional time off while the college is closed during winter break
Health and dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
403B retirement contribution
Tuition remission
Free campus parking
Inter-museum council discounts
Company
Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland Institute of Art is a school in Cleveland.
Founded in 1882
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Tortelli, CPA
Vice President for Business Affairs & Chief Financial Officer
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