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UC San Diego · 1 day ago

Director of Marketing and Communications

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$104K/yr - $140K/yr

9+ years exp

UC San Diego is a global leader in regenerative medicine and stem cell science. They are seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications who will be responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing and communication strategies to drive reputation and growth for the Sanford Stem Cell Institute.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the SSCI senior leadership team

Supervise the SSCI Marketing and Communications team and manage the departmental budget, ensuring accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial and human) in compliance with institute goals and objectives

Draw on their knowledge of communications and marketing concepts to select appropriate methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for measuring results

Oversee the coordination and creation of effective SSCI marketing and communications materials, including printed collateral, digital assets, promotional campaigns, annual reports, and the monitoring of all communications tactics to gauge effectiveness

Exercise judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action

Set performance expectations, evaluate results and provide guidance and direction on complex communications issues

Serve as an advisor on all aspects of effective communications involving a variety of communication disciplines such as writers, editors, visual and electronic communications specialists, and support staff

Collaborate with Health Sciences and University Communications colleagues to develop, implement and share news, content, collateral and campaigns that highlight SSCI's key initiatives, both internally and externally, with key stakeholders and target audiences

Work closely with the SSCI Directors, Co-Directors, Deputy Directors, and staff of all six centers and one program, developing and implementing strategic programs focused on enhancing SSCI's visibility and name, overseeing public outreach campaigns and initiatives across diverse audiences to enhance awareness of stem cell science and clinical trials, highlighting the accomplishments of SSCI at the local, national and international levels to grow the Institute’s presence and reputation

Supervise communications professionals functioning in a variety of communications disciplines

Set performance expectations, evaluate results, and provide guidance and direction on complex communications issues

Recommend changes to department policies and practices

Identify risks and respond accordingly

Provide priority setting and work flow analysis

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic communications planningDigital media content creationAudience targetingFinancial administrationProject managementPolitical acumenSupervisory skillsDiversityEquityInclusionTechnical applications knowledgeContent management systemsWeb production skillsInterpersonal communicationsActive listening

Required

Nine years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's in a related area plus 5 years of related experience

Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including various technical aspects and requirements, and potential applications

Thorough expertise and proficiency in digital media content creation and administration

Demonstrated experience developing creative, engaging, strategic content across a variety of social media platforms

Advanced skills to create, develop and implement comprehensive long- and short-term strategic communications plans

Knowledge of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications

Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices and infrastructure, and knowledge of current affairs, issues in higher education, health sciences, and / or specialized subject matter

Ability to comprehend academic research as well as industry needs and to write and translate the work in a way that is understandable to the general public

Advanced skills in advising and consulting management to ensure that desired institutional messages are delivered to appropriate target and / or broad general audiences

Advanced written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills

Solid knowledge of financial and personnel administration and management techniques, guiding principles, relevant laws, policies and best practices

Solid supervisory skills to select, train, lead, direct, guide, motivate and evaluate professional and / or support staff to produce high-quality work; skill to take corrective action as required

Solid strategic planning, analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills, including skill in problem recognition, avoidance and resolution

Advanced skills to ensure production of high-quality work within budget and time constraints

Experience creating clear, easy-to-navigate, informative, accurate, well-designed, and functional web sites that provide web content consistent with the organization's message and in keeping with management directives and client objectives

Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications

Thorough understanding and experience in all news / media mediums including the internet, social media and other emerging technologies

Knowledge, interest, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and use of digital communications to contribute to achieving DEI goals

Extensive skills in audience targeting and experience with generating organic growth

Knowledge of location protocols and channels for internal and external communication

Thorough knowledge of content management systems and / or relevant web applications used for web production and organization-specific computer application programs

Experience using computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and/or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities

Experience with and ability to use and learn software or platform including Adobe suite, CRM, Newsletter tools, Blog tools, Website platform management, etc

Preferred

Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training preferred

Six or more years of progressive management/leadership experience preferred

Experience working with vendors, partner organizations, researchers, professional associations and businesses

Demonstrated working skills to produce and deliver programs and conduct needs assessments

Company

UC San Diego

Glassdoor4.1

UC San Diego Extension is an online research university for community leaders and professionals.

Founded in 1966

La Jolla, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://extension.ucsd.edu/

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