(Hybrid) Director of Marketing and Communications - College of Law

Description The College of Law at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Director of Marketing and Communications. About the Opportunity The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the College of Law's integrated marketing and communication strategy and promoting the brand of the College through various mediums including print, digital, social media, and internal and external communications. This position will oversee efforts to enhance the prestige and goodwill of the College and to ensure the needs of the College are met and its reputation optimized. The Director supervises the marketing and communications team and its tasks and activities. We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including: 37.5-hour work week 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar) 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave) 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof) WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs What You'll Do In consultation with the Dean of the College, develop, manage and implement a comprehensive strategic marketing and communications plan for the College. The plan must align with the mission and strategic goals of the University and the College. In consultation with the Dean and other internal stakeholders, develop strategic marketing, communications and external relations proposals. Lead the marketing and communications team in executing approved proposals. On behalf of the Dean of the College, compose high-level communications such as announcements, speeches, presentations, etc. Manage rapid response and crisis communications for the College in coordination with University Relations. Collaborate with University Relations to assist in implementation of marketing and communications strategies and proposals. Participate in monthly WVU University Relations Key Communicators meetings and activities and report on same. Supervise the College marketing and communications staff. Oversee and produce, by deadline and on budget, a variety of digital and printed communication materials related to the College's day-to-day operations, its strategic marketing and communications plan, and its external relations needs. Subject matters may include recruitment, fundraising and development, alumni communications and promotional materials, lecture and symposium ads, programs, and invitations, student-related activities, and the like. Ensure proprietary items used comply with WVU brand and trademark licensing standards. Understand website maintenance sufficiently to effectively manage the College websites. Oversee the content of all websites is accurate, current, and relevant. Expand and grow... For full info follow application link.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.