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University of Missouri-Columbia · 1 day ago

Director of Marketing and Communications - College of Education and Human Development

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$85K/yr - $110K/yr

6+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional to direct the development and implementation of an integrated communication strategy for the College of Education and Human Development. This role involves overseeing brand strategy, student recruitment, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement in a collaborative environment.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Design and implement integrated communication strategies aligned with CEHD’s strategic plan

Create and distribute content showcasing research impact, faculty excellence and student success

Use data-driven insights to measure effectiveness and inform decisions

Collaborate closely with the university’s Division of Marketing & Communications to ensure all strategies, messaging and creative assets align with institutional brand standards and guidelines

Serve as a school/college liaison to the division to maintain consistency and maximize impact across university-wide initiatives

Serve as the college’s communications expert and trusted advisor to the dean and leadership team

Oversee development of messaging, speeches, presentations, news stories, digital content, social media and web content

Represent CEHD on university-wide committees and initiatives

Identify and pursue opportunities to elevate CEHD’s research and achievements

Partner with Mizzou’s News and Information, Media Relations and Public Affairs, and Social teams to amplify visibility

Lead and mentor a talented team of staff and student employees

Manage priorities, deadlines and resources using project management best practices

Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement

Align CEHD with university standards for print, digital, video, photography and environmental design

Qualification

Strategic communication plansDigital communicationsData-driven insightsInterpersonal skillsBrand stewardshipProject managementTeam managementCollaborationConfidentiality

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred

Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas

Proven ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans

Strong interpersonal skills and experience working across diverse audiences

Expertise in digital communications, analytics, and emerging technologies

Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees