Old Dominion University · 2 months ago
Director of Marketing and Communications
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveOld Dominion University is seeking to hire two Directors of Marketing and Communications to support their academic units. These roles will be responsible for all internal and external communications, leading the development and execution of integrated marketing communications plans.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the development, execution, and assessment of the School/College’s annual integrated marketing communications plan
Create, quality check, and produce school/college digital communications including news stories, social media and web, as well as print publications, such as annual reports
Evaluate the timely adjustment of marketing and communication plans and operate within budget for marketing and communications activities
Interact professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with an emphasis in communications, marketing, or related field. Or a BA/BS degree with an emphasis in communications, marketing, or a related field with work experience equivalent to a master's degree in a related field
Demonstrated creativity, imagination, critical thinking, creativity, and talent in branding, digital marketing, message development, and strategic marketing
Strong project management skills with the ability to identify short- and long-range goals and contribute to effective and measurable outcomes
Considerable experience working in highly collaborative environments requiring interpersonal communication competence, initiative, active listening, and emotional intelligence
Considerable experience in coordinating and developing communications across a variety of marketing channels
Considerable experience as a communications or marketing professional or other related field of work
Working experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns for a higher education institution
Some experience executing integrated communication efforts for a complex, multifaceted organization
Some experience in a variety of integrated marketing and communication mediums with the ability to plan, manage, produce, and direct comprehensive strategies that incorporate print, digital, and video communication to lead brand and brand messaging
Some prior experience in higher education marketing and communications
Some prior experience in healthcare marketing and communications
Preferred
Considerable knowledge and understanding of communications and marketing issues/trends in higher education
Considerable knowledge of healthcare marketing and communications issues and trends
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills, including editing and proofreading skills
Some experience in developing, executing, and measuring integrated marketing communications plans
Company
Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University is a school in Norfolk, VA
Founded in 1930
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael McShane
Co-founder of the Emergent Risk Initiative (ERI@ODU):
Yiannis Papelis
Chief Technology Officer, VMASC
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