We are offering an employment opportunity for a Director of Marketing/Communications in La Verne, California. This role is within the Higher Education industry where you will be expected to lead and manage the communication efforts of our institution. You will be working closely with various departments, managing a team, and implementing strategic communication plans to boost our reputation and student recruitment efforts.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with various departments across the university to lead communications that enhance reputation and enrollment.
• Apply creative problem-solving to deliver effective communications within limited resources.
• Oversee the team, ensuring deadlines are met and quality remains high. Manage the unit budget and provide strategic oversight for budgets related to different communication sectors.
• Develop high-level strategies to highlight the distinctive qualities of the university, utilizing all forms of communications.
• Offer strategic PR counsel to the leadership, identifying trends to elevate the university's visibility and reputation.
• Connect the leadership with national media and facilitate leadership expeditions to engage with higher education editors and thought leaders.
• Direct market research to provide insight to the creative team in developing communications that reach key audiences with impactful messages.
• Maintain key relationships with various internal stakeholders.
• Ensure the university's brand/identity is consistently used throughout all publications and digital communications.
• Analyze outcome analytics and use this data to inform future communications for greater effectiveness.