University of Missouri-Columbia
Director of Marketing & Communications, Trulaske College of Business
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, United States, 65201
Hiring Department
Dean of College of Business
Job Description
The Trulaske College of Business is seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional to direct the promotional efforts that advance the college's strategic priorities while staying true to the vision of leading the way in business education. This role will serve as the strategic marketing and communications leader for the college, playing a key role in positioning the College of Business as a market leader in the business education landscape. The Director of Marketing & Communications will be instrumental in creating the brand strategy for the college and empowering the college to expand its brand. The Director will work in tandem with Mizzou Marketing to enhance and expand the marketing reach of the Trulaske College of Business. This role will also oversee the production of multiple complex and detailed publications, the college's website, and assist with the preparation of accreditation materials in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Marketing and Communications:
Plan, develop, and distribute content that supports the college's strategic plan and key messaging, focusing on research impact, faculty, and student success. Integrate strategic marketing and communications through all levels of the college, including department-level communications, advising, recruiting, advancement, alumni relations, and other key areas of focus. This role will be instrumental in creating the brand strategy for the college and empowering the college to expand its brand.
Marketing Leader:
Lead the marketing efforts to position the College of Business in the market. Develop and implement marketing strategies that enhance the college's visibility and reputation.
Communications Leader:
Shape executive communications by serving as a communications subject matter expert and advisor for the dean, associate deans, chairs, and directors. Direct the team's development of key messaging, talking points, speeches, scripts, presentations, news articles, digital communications, social media, website content strategy, and digital media.
Public Relations:
Seek strategic opportunities to elevate the college's research and accomplishments. Create and maintain relationships with MU News and Information and Mizzou Social Media to maximize coverage of the college on a local, state, and national stage.
Supervision and Mentorship:
Supervise staff and student employees through goal-setting, evaluating priorities, managing deadlines, coaching, editing, and evaluating. Manage barriers, schedules, and priorities, as well as college assets. Guide projects for the team from start to finish using project management tools.
Branding:
Serve as the director of branding for the college. Maintain continuity in visuals, presentations, printed collateral, photography, and videography for the college. Align college branding with the university's overall branding guidelines.
Resourcing:
Strategically manage resources such as team talent, university services, and budget to meet the college's goals while monitoring new investment opportunities.
Shift
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, nights and weekends as needed
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessaryPreferred Qualifications
Ten years of high-level marketing and communications experienceExperienced in the following areas:Media outreachSocial media - community/content managementDemonstrated ability to manage major projectsPersuasive writing (proposals, executive communication and/or press releases)Team leadershipBudget planning and/or management
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annuallyGrade: GGS 13University Title: DIRECTOR I STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONSInternal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Please provide a resume and cover letter.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
Dean of College of Business
Job Description
The Trulaske College of Business is seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional to direct the promotional efforts that advance the college's strategic priorities while staying true to the vision of leading the way in business education. This role will serve as the strategic marketing and communications leader for the college, playing a key role in positioning the College of Business as a market leader in the business education landscape. The Director of Marketing & Communications will be instrumental in creating the brand strategy for the college and empowering the college to expand its brand. The Director will work in tandem with Mizzou Marketing to enhance and expand the marketing reach of the Trulaske College of Business. This role will also oversee the production of multiple complex and detailed publications, the college's website, and assist with the preparation of accreditation materials in collaboration with faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Marketing and Communications:
Plan, develop, and distribute content that supports the college's strategic plan and key messaging, focusing on research impact, faculty, and student success. Integrate strategic marketing and communications through all levels of the college, including department-level communications, advising, recruiting, advancement, alumni relations, and other key areas of focus. This role will be instrumental in creating the brand strategy for the college and empowering the college to expand its brand.
Marketing Leader:
Lead the marketing efforts to position the College of Business in the market. Develop and implement marketing strategies that enhance the college's visibility and reputation.
Communications Leader:
Shape executive communications by serving as a communications subject matter expert and advisor for the dean, associate deans, chairs, and directors. Direct the team's development of key messaging, talking points, speeches, scripts, presentations, news articles, digital communications, social media, website content strategy, and digital media.
Public Relations:
Seek strategic opportunities to elevate the college's research and accomplishments. Create and maintain relationships with MU News and Information and Mizzou Social Media to maximize coverage of the college on a local, state, and national stage.
Supervision and Mentorship:
Supervise staff and student employees through goal-setting, evaluating priorities, managing deadlines, coaching, editing, and evaluating. Manage barriers, schedules, and priorities, as well as college assets. Guide projects for the team from start to finish using project management tools.
Branding:
Serve as the director of branding for the college. Maintain continuity in visuals, presentations, printed collateral, photography, and videography for the college. Align college branding with the university's overall branding guidelines.
Resourcing:
Strategically manage resources such as team talent, university services, and budget to meet the college's goals while monitoring new investment opportunities.
Shift
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, nights and weekends as needed
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessaryPreferred Qualifications
Ten years of high-level marketing and communications experienceExperienced in the following areas:Media outreachSocial media - community/content managementDemonstrated ability to manage major projectsPersuasive writing (proposals, executive communication and/or press releases)Team leadershipBudget planning and/or management
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 annuallyGrade: GGS 13University Title: DIRECTOR I STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONSInternal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Please provide a resume and cover letter.
Community Information
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.