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University Of Denver Associate Director Of Marketing And Communications - Josef K in Denver, Colorado
The Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver is an interdisciplinary professional school of international studies that prepares students for careers in the public, private and non-profit sectors. The School offers seven masters degrees and two undergraduate degrees and houses several research centers and institutes. Our master's programs are ranked 12th in the world by Foreign Policy magazine and provide students with the knowledge, skills, and networks to design policies, implement programs, and realize outcomes that enhance human capabilities around the world. The Korbel School is a mission-driven institution. Through our teaching, research and direct engagement we are taking on the great challenges of our time: making the global economy more equitable and inclusive, responding to new and emerging security threats, advancing human rights and social justice, combating climate change, and promoting health
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Marketing & Communications will write, edit, design, and distribute communications and marketing materials relating to the Korbel School targeted at prospective students, alums, institutional partners, and other stakeholders. The Associate Director will also manage a full range of social media formats and platforms, conveying the significance of the Korbel School's programming to prospective students and the accomplishments of the School's faculty and students to both internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and updating the Korbel website.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Enrollment, Marketing and Communications on developing and executing recruitment-based marketing campaign
- Manages the relationship between any advertising agencies, consultants and freelancers
- Communicate and market Korbel events
- Develop and execute a social media plan and objectives designed to enhance the School's visibility
- Act as the primary lead on creating captivating stories, features, and shorter pieces for the School's website and social media platforms
- Design and deliver a comprehensive internal communications strategy that provides Korbel constituents with a clear understanding of progress toward goals
- Oversee and manage the School website, using the site to achieve strategic marketing and communication goals.
- Oversee branding efforts for the School and its adherence to DUs marketing and communications guidelines, including the usage and development of logos
Manage a full FTE and student staff Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammatical, editing, and proofreading abilities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to build consensus, prioritize and work well with a variety of personalities and with different constituencies
- Strong project management skills
Ability to strategize and maximize efficiency with limited staff and resources Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
- 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations, and media relations
- Experience in the design, development, and implementation of communications, media, and marketing strategies
- Project management experience with sophisticated marketing and communications campaigns
- Experience with online content management
- Experience with digital communications and marketing
- Experience with ad placement and analytics
- Experience working with media outlets and developing relationships with third parties
Experience working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in marketing, communications, or related field
- Advanced skills in Drupal and WordPress CMS platform
- Experience working with GA4 and Google Analytics
- Experience creating and executing a successful strategic communications effort
- Communications/marketing experience in higher education Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Occasional weekends and evenings
Application Deadline