Oklahoma State University · 5 days ago
Associate Director of Marketing and Communications
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expOklahoma State University is seeking an Associate Director of Marketing and Communications to serve as a strategic leader within the Division of Student Affairs. This role involves providing vision and direction for integrated marketing efforts while ensuring alignment with the university's brand standards and strategic priorities.
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Responsibilities
Provide vision, direction, and coordination for integrated marketing and communications efforts across the division
Lead a centralized shared-services model for marketing and communications that serves the diverse needs of Student Affairs departments
Develop strategic approaches that help progress each department's unique mission while creating cohesive division-wide messaging and brand presence
Serve as the strategic bridge between Student Affairs priorities and university-wide brand standards, working closely with OSU Brand Management leadership
Oversee both marketing strategy and comprehensive communications functions—including internal communications, external messaging, crisis communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement—ensuring cohesive storytelling that elevates the impact of Student Affairs programs, services and student success
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communications, or closely related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or related areas, including supervisory experience
Strategic thinking with the ability to connect day-to-day activities to long-term divisional and institutional goals
Collaborative leadership style that builds trust, fosters innovation and achieves results through partnership and influence
Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments while maintaining team morale and service quality
Creative problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented approach to addressing complex challenges
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels and with diverse stakeholder groups
Commitment to student success, understanding of student development theory, and passion for the Student Affairs mission
High emotional intelligence with excellent judgment, discretion and ability to navigate sensitive situations
Preferred
Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communications, or related field
Seven (7) or more years of experience in marketing and communications leadership roles
Company
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$261.63MKey Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
Roger Reid
CEO
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