Director Of Marketing And Communications

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $86,355-$92,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
Not specified (assumed hybrid based on typical university operations)
Strategic marketing initiatives
Marketing and communications strategy
Digital initiatives
The University of Arkansas is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead strategic marketing and communication initiatives for its Global Campus. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on higher education and digital strategies

Job Summary

  • The Director of Marketing and Communications provides advanced-level management and strategic direction for marketing, communications, and digital initiatives within Global Campus.
  • This position plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the operations of the Marketing and Communications unit and supervises professional staff responsible for marketing-related web design, graphic design, organic social media, and web content management.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, with a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waivers and retirement contributions.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead strategic marketing and communication initiatives for its Global Campus. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in marketing and communications, with a focus on higher education and digital strategies.

Salary

Base: $86,355-$92,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • strategic marketing initiatives
  • marketing and communications strategy
  • digital initiatives
  • supervises professional staff
  • online academic degree programs

Nice-to-have

  • work-life balance
  • creative and digital marketing professionals
  • adult, online, or professional academic programs

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field
  • Bachelor's Degree with at least seven (7) years of professional experience in marketing
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and communications
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising marketing-related professional staff
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives
  • Experience managing budgets and coordinating vendor services
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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