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    Communications and Marketing Director - Auburn, United States - Auburn

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    Requisition Number
    S3614P

    Home Org Name
    Admin - Sch Ed

    Division Name
    College of Education

    Position Title
    Communications and Marketing Director

    Job Class Code
    OC26

    Appointment Status
    Full-time

    Part-time FTE

    Limited Term
    No

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary
    Auburn University's College of Education is excited to begin the search for a Communications and Marketing Directorto join our teamof innovative thinkers and doers, working together to meet society's education and health challenges. We're looking for an energetic, talented and performance minded professional to support our mission of building better futures for all.
    The Communications and Marketing Director provides strategic leadership and creative direction for all communication and marketing activities in the college. The director creates, manages, and implements messaging strategies to advance the dean's vision and the College of Education's communication and marketing objectives. Leading a creative team focused on communicating the college's story, this role furthers the college's engagement with key audiences and stakeholders. Directing and managing the college's communication and marketing platforms, the director guides, reviews, edits, and creates content for the college's communication and marketing platforms including the college website, digital magazine, calendar, newsletters, emails, and more. This critical role manages the college's brand, ensuring compliance with university branding while creating a unique identity and greater connection with audiences. The Communications and Marketing director serves on the college's leadership council, providing guidance on communications, public relations, and marketing opportunities and initiatives, elevating the college and its research, outreach, and academic initiatives.

    About Auburn: Our work changes lives Auburn University was chartered in 1856 and maintains a strong land-grant mission today. We are ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution and are dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, innovative scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, a positive work environment, student engagement, and a thriving community. Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting

    It's a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We're proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you're new to Auburn, we'd love to introduce you. If you're already acquainted with Auburn, we'll keep it simple: it's time to come home

    Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

    Essential Functions
    • Create the college's storytelling strategy and direct content creation and distribution across a range of channels.
    • Lead a communications and marketing team responsible for creating, updating, maintaining, and redesigning print and digital collateral materials and content for the college website, various newsletters, college calendar, and social media platforms.
    • Provide editing and review for collegewide print and digital communications to ensure they follow strategic messaging and are appropriate for each audience.
    • Create targeted communications and marketing plans to guide the college's strategy and tactics.
    • As needed, provide remarks, talking points, and speeches for the dean.
    • Write, edit, and redirect the generation of news release copy, publication material, and web content.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for media relations efforts.
    • Serve as the college's liaison with the university's Office of Communications and Marketing.
    • Work closely with the Office of Advancement, at university and college levels, in accordance with stated goals and objectives.
    • Advise, collaborate, and consult with departments/programs, schools, dean, university leaders, and faculty regarding communications, public relations, and marketing opportunities and initiatives.
    • Manage the strategy, content, and distribution for college communication platforms including the college's website, digital magazine, internal and external newsletters, and more.
    • Develop and manage department budget to include reviewing and approving financial reports, vouchers, and acquisitions.
    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.
    • 6 years of experience in marketing and communications services.
    Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

    Minimum Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of communication and marketing theories, concepts, techniques, mediums, and strategies.
    • Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
    • Working knowledge of AP Style and journalistic writing conventions.
    • Ability to write for various audiences and in various formats.
    • Successful track record developing informational, instructional, promotional materials and brand building.
    Minimum Technology Skills

    Minimum License and Certifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications
    • Experience working in higher education.
    • Experience creating and implementing strategic communications and marketing plans.
    • Knowledge of brand management, brand guidelines, and brand marketing best practices.
    • Knowledge of content management systems and digital communication platforms.
    • Experience with video storytelling strategy.
    • Experience leading a creative team.
    Posting Detail Information

    Salary Range
    $77,000 - $138,600

    Job Category
    Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

    City position is located in:
    Auburn

    State position is located:
    Alabama

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

    Posting Date
    05/08/2024

    Closing Date

    EEO Statement
    Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

    AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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