Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing

The Director of Marketing and Communications for the College of Sciences is responsible for all internal and external communications for the academic unit and serves as member of the College of Sciences’ external relations and leadership team. The position sits with University Communications reporting to the Senior Assistant Vice President for Integrated Marketing Communications. The position holder will have a dotted line to report to the Dean of College of Sciences. The position holder leads the development, execution, and assessment of the College of Sciences’ annual integrated marketing communications plan. This integrated marketing communications plan includes marketing, internal communications, public relations, and special events planning. This plan reaches a vast array of target audiences including but not limited to prospective students, current students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and community members. The position holder is responsible for the creation, quality, and production of the College of Sciences’ digital communications including news stories, social media and web, as well as print publications, such as white papers and annual reports. The position holder evaluates the timely adjustment of marketing and communication plans and operates within a designated budget for marketing and communications activities. The position holder interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.