Tulane University
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Tulane University - New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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Communications and Marketing Assistant Director
University Communications & Marketing Location: New Orleans, LA Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) of University Communications and Marketing (UCM), the Communications and Marketing Assistant Director oversees complex storytelling and campaign initiatives, ensuring communications align with institutional top priorities. They provide project management planning and management to support the AVP and the Vice President (VP) of Public Affairs and Chief Communications Officer in tracking and achieving UCM goals. This role reinforces Tulane’s brand and reputation through writing, editing, and reviewing reports, website content, and executive-level emails to the university community. The Assistant Director ensures the timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of high-profile projects across UCM and campus partners. They are responsible for directing cross-team projects, identifying and fulfilling requirements and dependencies, and addressing obstacles as they arise. The position also contributes to improving communications processes and tools. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven ability to develop and direct strategic communications and marketing campaigns and plans Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills with executive-level polish Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience directing cross-functional project teams Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to optimize systems for team productivity Experience advising or supporting senior leaders and navigating institutional priorities Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, public affairs, or project management Demonstrated success in directing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and executive-level communications Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in preparing in-depth reports and presentations Advanced certification in communications, marketing, or project management Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizations Familiarity with tools such as AirTable, Box, Adobe Creative Cloud, and the Microsoft Suite
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University Communications & Marketing Location: New Orleans, LA Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP) of University Communications and Marketing (UCM), the Communications and Marketing Assistant Director oversees complex storytelling and campaign initiatives, ensuring communications align with institutional top priorities. They provide project management planning and management to support the AVP and the Vice President (VP) of Public Affairs and Chief Communications Officer in tracking and achieving UCM goals. This role reinforces Tulane’s brand and reputation through writing, editing, and reviewing reports, website content, and executive-level emails to the university community. The Assistant Director ensures the timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of high-profile projects across UCM and campus partners. They are responsible for directing cross-team projects, identifying and fulfilling requirements and dependencies, and addressing obstacles as they arise. The position also contributes to improving communications processes and tools. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven ability to develop and direct strategic communications and marketing campaigns and plans Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills with executive-level polish Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience directing cross-functional project teams Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to optimize systems for team productivity Experience advising or supporting senior leaders and navigating institutional priorities Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, public affairs, or project management Demonstrated success in directing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and executive-level communications Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in preparing in-depth reports and presentations Advanced certification in communications, marketing, or project management Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizations Familiarity with tools such as AirTable, Box, Adobe Creative Cloud, and the Microsoft Suite
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