The University of Chicago
Associate Dean, Communications, Marketing, and Strategic Planning
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Department
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DIV Divinity: Staff
About the Department
The University of Chicago Divinity School is a space and a community dedicated to some of the most important, most exhilarating, and most humbling questions of humanity. The School is animated by two impulses seldom found together: by the critical study of religious traditions, objects, and ideas, and by the implications of those traditions and ideas for how faith might be practiced, life might be lived, and community might be realized. The conjunction of these approaches in a Divinity School situated at the very center of one of the world’s great research universities has produced many scholars, teachers, leaders, and ideas that have had a profound effect upon the possibilities for thinking about religion, and thereby a profound effect upon the world. Read more at https://divinity.uchicago.edu/.
Job Summary
The Associate Dean for Communications, Marketing, and Strategic Planning in the Divinity School reports to the Dean of the Divinity School in the areas of internal and external communications, marketing, press relations, and strategic planning and plays a critical role in decision-making and execution of those decisions. The Associate Dean is the chief communicator for the School who uses specialized knowledge, breadth of expertise, vision, and initiative to plan, develop, design, and implement a communications plan that unifies messaging and enhances the visibility and impact of the School.ResponsibilitiesLeads the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy that consistently conveys the Divinity School’s mission, distinctive strengths, and strategic priorities to a broad set of constituents. Advises Divinity School leadership and collaborates with central University Communications to unify messaging and enhance the visibility and impact of the School.Leads the development of the communications strategic plan to ensure the Divinity School is a top-of-mind destination and resource for faculty, students, partners, donors, community members, and others interested in learning more about, and contributing to, the academic study of religion.Leads the development and implementation of a program of internal communications for the Divinity School with a focus on purpose-driven, multidirectional messaging which taps into larger context and conversation.Ensures that key constituencies understand the comprehensiveness, uniqueness, and importance of the work of the Divinity School through well-timed and appropriately frequent outreach and communications.Crafts the key messages and languages most important to fostering a shared Divinity School identity and purpose and telling its story.Develops, implements, maintains, and regularly reviews sustainable multi-channel vehicles for communicating.Collaborates with the Divinity School’s Director of Development and with central Alumni Relations and Development staff to contribute to proposals and marketing materials that inspire philanthropy.Manages the internal and external Divinity School online presence by developing content and organizing and updating information on the Divinity School’s website and social media channels.Collaborates with Divinity School leadership, faculty, staff, and students to coordinate publicity of Divinity School conferences and events.Collaborates with Divinity School leadership on written communications including print and electronic publications, social media, and ad-hoc messaging from the Dean’s office.Builds, strengthens, and maintains the relationship between the Divinity School and University Communications.Oversees maintenance of the Divinity School’s physical and digital archives of photos, publications, and other materials.Plans, develops, designs, and implements the strategic and tactical marketing plans for the Divinity School.Designs, writes, and edits high profile or high visibility marketing materials.Acts as a strategist or project lead to disseminate information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs.Solves complex and unique problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsExperience:Writing and editing for traditional and digital media.Demonstrated knowledge of online tools and other metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communications and engagement efforts.Experience as part of a team where partnership occurred with other members of the senior leadership team.Strong familiarity with and/or appreciation for an academic setting or research-driven institution.Experience with developing and implementing strategic plans.Demonstrated record of managing large, complex initiatives with high-impact results.Preferred CompetenciesOutstanding communication and listening skills.Exceptional interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.Organized self-starter with an orientation to action.Demonstrated leadership abilities.Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.Resourceful problem-solver and critical thinker.Handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with discretion and tact.Successfully manage a workload that balances long-range planning with unanticipated daily demands.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.High level of professionalism, tactfulness, judgment, and diplomacy.Working ConditionsWork is primarily in-person, with a significant majority of time spent working both collaboratively and independently on campus.Some nights or weekend hours on campus and/or on video/phone calls.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter, addressing interest in and qualifications for this specific position (required)Writing Sample (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about University offices and programs.
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Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
DIV Divinity: Staff
About the Department
The University of Chicago Divinity School is a space and a community dedicated to some of the most important, most exhilarating, and most humbling questions of humanity. The School is animated by two impulses seldom found together: by the critical study of religious traditions, objects, and ideas, and by the implications of those traditions and ideas for how faith might be practiced, life might be lived, and community might be realized. The conjunction of these approaches in a Divinity School situated at the very center of one of the world’s great research universities has produced many scholars, teachers, leaders, and ideas that have had a profound effect upon the possibilities for thinking about religion, and thereby a profound effect upon the world. Read more at https://divinity.uchicago.edu/.
Job Summary
The Associate Dean for Communications, Marketing, and Strategic Planning in the Divinity School reports to the Dean of the Divinity School in the areas of internal and external communications, marketing, press relations, and strategic planning and plays a critical role in decision-making and execution of those decisions. The Associate Dean is the chief communicator for the School who uses specialized knowledge, breadth of expertise, vision, and initiative to plan, develop, design, and implement a communications plan that unifies messaging and enhances the visibility and impact of the School.ResponsibilitiesLeads the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy that consistently conveys the Divinity School’s mission, distinctive strengths, and strategic priorities to a broad set of constituents. Advises Divinity School leadership and collaborates with central University Communications to unify messaging and enhance the visibility and impact of the School.Leads the development of the communications strategic plan to ensure the Divinity School is a top-of-mind destination and resource for faculty, students, partners, donors, community members, and others interested in learning more about, and contributing to, the academic study of religion.Leads the development and implementation of a program of internal communications for the Divinity School with a focus on purpose-driven, multidirectional messaging which taps into larger context and conversation.Ensures that key constituencies understand the comprehensiveness, uniqueness, and importance of the work of the Divinity School through well-timed and appropriately frequent outreach and communications.Crafts the key messages and languages most important to fostering a shared Divinity School identity and purpose and telling its story.Develops, implements, maintains, and regularly reviews sustainable multi-channel vehicles for communicating.Collaborates with the Divinity School’s Director of Development and with central Alumni Relations and Development staff to contribute to proposals and marketing materials that inspire philanthropy.Manages the internal and external Divinity School online presence by developing content and organizing and updating information on the Divinity School’s website and social media channels.Collaborates with Divinity School leadership, faculty, staff, and students to coordinate publicity of Divinity School conferences and events.Collaborates with Divinity School leadership on written communications including print and electronic publications, social media, and ad-hoc messaging from the Dean’s office.Builds, strengthens, and maintains the relationship between the Divinity School and University Communications.Oversees maintenance of the Divinity School’s physical and digital archives of photos, publications, and other materials.Plans, develops, designs, and implements the strategic and tactical marketing plans for the Divinity School.Designs, writes, and edits high profile or high visibility marketing materials.Acts as a strategist or project lead to disseminate information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs.Solves complex and unique problems related to the writing, preparation, and/or delivery of information.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.Preferred QualificationsExperience:Writing and editing for traditional and digital media.Demonstrated knowledge of online tools and other metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of communications and engagement efforts.Experience as part of a team where partnership occurred with other members of the senior leadership team.Strong familiarity with and/or appreciation for an academic setting or research-driven institution.Experience with developing and implementing strategic plans.Demonstrated record of managing large, complex initiatives with high-impact results.Preferred CompetenciesOutstanding communication and listening skills.Exceptional interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.Organized self-starter with an orientation to action.Demonstrated leadership abilities.Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills.Resourceful problem-solver and critical thinker.Handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with discretion and tact.Successfully manage a workload that balances long-range planning with unanticipated daily demands.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.High level of professionalism, tactfulness, judgment, and diplomacy.Working ConditionsWork is primarily in-person, with a significant majority of time spent working both collaboratively and independently on campus.Some nights or weekend hours on campus and/or on video/phone calls.Application DocumentsResume/CV (required)Cover Letter, addressing interest in and qualifications for this specific position (required)Writing Sample (required)
When applying, the document(s)
MUST
be uploaded via the
My Experience
page, in the section titled
Application Documents
of the application.
Job Family
Communications
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about University offices and programs.
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