Director, Marketing and Communications - Riverside, United States - University of California- Riverside

Description

Position Information

Reporting to the Chief of Staff/Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (COS/CFAO) within Student Affairs, the Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive program of marketing and communications initiatives, strategies, high-profile events, and communications support for the Student Affairs Organization. This multifaceted position entails developing and executing innovative marketing and communications campaigns, including social media management, enhancing brand exposure and awareness, and leading external engagement with campus guests and community stakeholders to elevate Student Affairs. The incumbent will coordinate all aspects of high-profile events planning and implementation, and ensure adherence to UC and UCR policies and procedures.

Please be advised that candidates may be required to provide a work sample as part of the interview process.

The salary range for the Director, Marketing and Communications is $71,100 - $128,700 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Education

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required)
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Experience Requirements

• 4 - 7 years of related experience. (Required)
• Experience working within the University of California system. (Preferred)

Minimum Requirements

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. Knowledge and understanding of technical applications to effectively direct technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications. Solid skills to create, develop, and implement comprehensive long and short term strategic communications plans. Solid written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills. Knowledge and skills to advise and consult with management to ensure delivery of the desired message to the target and/or broad general audiences. Knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the organization, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices, infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview