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The Johns Hopkins University

Director of Communications and Marketing

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21206


Job Req ID:

115115

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Director of Communications and MarketingThe Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) seeks a

Director of Communications and Marketing . The MMI department is growing quickly with three degree programs, two Institutes (the Johns Hopkins Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Research and Education Institute (LTBDI) and the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute (JHMRI)), and several centers of excellence. The department has 57 faculty members, 80 staff, 50 doctoral students, and 97 masters students. MMI is a basic science department training the next generation of scientists in various fields.The Director of Communications and Marketing works directly with Departmental leadership to develop strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring departmental growth by attracting superior faculty, trainees, and students. Responsibilities include conceptualizing, managing, and executing the strategic communications plan; leading both external and internal communications; developing and positioning the brand; promoting faculty as thought leaders; overseeing public relations and media relationships; and identifying opportunities to extend organizational reach and visibility.The position will develop a team of two marketing and communications specialists to execute the tactics and content needed for the plan to achieve results. Tactics and products will be measured monthly, and the position will develop regular communications with the scientific community regarding MMI research and training.Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Plan, design, implement, and manage communications, marketing, and public affairs strategy for a quickly growing department.Responsible for the department's visibility, branding, and promotion through various approaches, such as social media, videos, articles, and events.Provide consultation and advice to departmental leadership on communications and marketing strategies.Establish effective communications and marketing policies and procedures.Direct communications and marketing research to provide sound advice to leadership.Evaluate the effectiveness of communications and marketing efforts and implement changes.Foster relationships between faculty and various media outlets.Collaborate with development staff to develop effective fundraising materials.Manage a professional team and communications and marketing budget.Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Communication, Marketing, or related field.Eight years of related experience.Additional experience may substitute for required education as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.Preferred Qualifications

Prior laboratory experience at the undergraduate or post-undergraduate level.Classified Title:

Director Communications & MarketingJob Posting Title (Working Title):

Director of Communications and MarketingRole/Level/Range:

L/04/LEStarting Salary Range:

$86,300 - $151,000 Annually ($120,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group:

Full TimeSchedule:

Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pmExempt Status:

ExemptLocation:

School of Public HealthDepartment name:

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School of Public Health

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