University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
Director of Communications_
University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) School of Dentistry seeks a dynamic and experienced
Director of Communications . As a key member of the Dean’s senior leadership team, the Director will lead, develop, and implement a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to enhance and build on the school’s reputation. The Director will be a strategic thinker and leader, promoting the school’s news, initiatives, and achievements to diverse audiences, including patients, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. The Director must maintain an awareness of national, regional, and local healthcare issues, with an emphasis on oral healthcare, as well as higher education and legislative issues. The selected candidate will be committed to understanding and upholding UMB’s core values: respect and integrity, well-being and sustainability, equity and justice, and innovation and discovery. This position reports to the Dean and manages a team within the department.Benefits:
Exempt RegularUMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules (if applicable per job).Essential Functions/Strategy and Senior Leadership
Leads a team of communications professionals and collaborates with colleagues across UMB School of Dentistry (UMSOD) to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic communications, marketing, and engagement plan.Develops a comprehensive and adaptive strategy addressing social, legislative, environmental, and market factors.Plans, develops, and executes high-level messaging, high-profile projects, and nationally recognized events.Leads the development and implementation of the web strategy to enhance user experience and effectively communicate the School's mission, programs, services, and achievements.Provides leadership and executes public relations and marketing strategies to increase support for the School or University’s mission and programs.Develops and maintains relationships with external vendors, managing procurement and performance according to annual contracts.Manages the Office of Communications budget.Performs other related duties as assigned.Collaboration and Representation within UMB and the Community
Build and maintain partnership relationships with other campus offices or departments or with external organizations.Maintain and nurture relationships within the University, System, and/or state government.Represents the department through participation in campus meetings and special projects.Work with other UMSOD leadership on communications planning.Leadership of the Communications Team
Provides leadership and inclusive supervision to the Office of Communications team.Stays current on changing technologies and news trends.Education:
Bachelor’s degree.Preferred Education:
Advanced degree in communications, marketing, graphics design or related field.Experience:
Six (6) years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or media, public or client relations.Preferred Experience:
Experience in higher education strongly preferred.Supervisory Experience:
Two (2) years of experience at a management or leadership level.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of online marketing fundamentals.Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to develop effective web content.First-hand experience managing digital marketing.Ability to manage and prioritize communication requests.Experience with project management and overseeing large-scale projects.Hiring Range:
$125,000 - $135,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
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Director of Communications . As a key member of the Dean’s senior leadership team, the Director will lead, develop, and implement a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy to enhance and build on the school’s reputation. The Director will be a strategic thinker and leader, promoting the school’s news, initiatives, and achievements to diverse audiences, including patients, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. The Director must maintain an awareness of national, regional, and local healthcare issues, with an emphasis on oral healthcare, as well as higher education and legislative issues. The selected candidate will be committed to understanding and upholding UMB’s core values: respect and integrity, well-being and sustainability, equity and justice, and innovation and discovery. This position reports to the Dean and manages a team within the department.Benefits:
Exempt RegularUMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules (if applicable per job).Essential Functions/Strategy and Senior Leadership
Leads a team of communications professionals and collaborates with colleagues across UMB School of Dentistry (UMSOD) to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic communications, marketing, and engagement plan.Develops a comprehensive and adaptive strategy addressing social, legislative, environmental, and market factors.Plans, develops, and executes high-level messaging, high-profile projects, and nationally recognized events.Leads the development and implementation of the web strategy to enhance user experience and effectively communicate the School's mission, programs, services, and achievements.Provides leadership and executes public relations and marketing strategies to increase support for the School or University’s mission and programs.Develops and maintains relationships with external vendors, managing procurement and performance according to annual contracts.Manages the Office of Communications budget.Performs other related duties as assigned.Collaboration and Representation within UMB and the Community
Build and maintain partnership relationships with other campus offices or departments or with external organizations.Maintain and nurture relationships within the University, System, and/or state government.Represents the department through participation in campus meetings and special projects.Work with other UMSOD leadership on communications planning.Leadership of the Communications Team
Provides leadership and inclusive supervision to the Office of Communications team.Stays current on changing technologies and news trends.Education:
Bachelor’s degree.Preferred Education:
Advanced degree in communications, marketing, graphics design or related field.Experience:
Six (6) years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or media, public or client relations.Preferred Experience:
Experience in higher education strongly preferred.Supervisory Experience:
Two (2) years of experience at a management or leadership level.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Understanding of online marketing fundamentals.Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to develop effective web content.First-hand experience managing digital marketing.Ability to manage and prioritize communication requests.Experience with project management and overseeing large-scale projects.Hiring Range:
$125,000 - $135,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.
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