University of Alaska
Director of Marketing & Communications
University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99504
University Advancement is seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications to lead a dynamic team of communications professionals and to work closely with and advise the Chancellor and Cabinet on stakeholder engagement. This position will collaborate across campuses and Southcentral communities to execute internal and external Institutional communications that promote the University’s brand and its values of student success, excellence, access and inclusion.
Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.UAA is looking for our next Director of University Marketing and Communications (UMAC). As a leader in the Office of Advancement, you will bring your deep experience in executing strategic marketing and communications initiatives to our team. The Director of UMAC will lead institutional marketing and communications efforts, including oversight of recruitment marketing and institutional brand integrity. You will help to coordinate a unified network of communicators, driving high-functioning collaboration and results. The Director of UMAC will serve as UAA’s Chief Public Information Officer (PIO) and member of UAA’s Incident Management Team (IMT), leading crisis communication and issues management and providing counsel to the Chancellor, Executive Director of University Advancement and other members of university leadership.
To thrive in this role, the Director of University Marketing and Communications will have a strong business acumen and mental agility to ramp quickly across UAA’s dynamic and diverse university structure and programs. The Director of UMAC must have strong analytical/problem solving skills, demonstrated success in driving complex strategies and projects, outstanding cross group organizational skills, exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and proven project management skills. The Director of UMAC must be able to apply experience and knowledge of best practices in crisis communications and have the ability to work across multiple communication channels.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree required in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible positions or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Position Details:
This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 83, based on education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
Applications will be accepted for review on
10/28/2024 . To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on
DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (10/27/2024) .
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly.UAA is looking for our next Director of University Marketing and Communications (UMAC). As a leader in the Office of Advancement, you will bring your deep experience in executing strategic marketing and communications initiatives to our team. The Director of UMAC will lead institutional marketing and communications efforts, including oversight of recruitment marketing and institutional brand integrity. You will help to coordinate a unified network of communicators, driving high-functioning collaboration and results. The Director of UMAC will serve as UAA’s Chief Public Information Officer (PIO) and member of UAA’s Incident Management Team (IMT), leading crisis communication and issues management and providing counsel to the Chancellor, Executive Director of University Advancement and other members of university leadership.
To thrive in this role, the Director of University Marketing and Communications will have a strong business acumen and mental agility to ramp quickly across UAA’s dynamic and diverse university structure and programs. The Director of UMAC must have strong analytical/problem solving skills, demonstrated success in driving complex strategies and projects, outstanding cross group organizational skills, exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) and proven project management skills. The Director of UMAC must be able to apply experience and knowledge of best practices in crisis communications and have the ability to work across multiple communication channels.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree required in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications or relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible positions or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Position Details:
This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 83, based on education and experience.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references with your application.
Applications will be accepted for review on
10/28/2024 . To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on
DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (10/27/2024) .
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
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