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Director of Marketing and Communications
Department Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanitys urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:
The Director of Marketing and Communications (DMC) is an administrative position with responsibility for leading the development and implementation of marketing, branding, communications (internal and external) and public relations strategies for the Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science (HSON). This position will oversee and direct strategies to enhance the visibility and reputation of HSON, and by extension the greater university, including all appropriate digital, print and interactive media.
As the senior marketing and communications team member for the HSON, this individual will be responsible for the output and overarching strategy to advance the mission and vision of the School as well as oversee and guide individual departments' communications initiatives.
The Director of Marketing and Communications will work under the direction of the Dean of the Hahn School of Nursing, and will co-manage the department's Development and Marketing Assistant and Nursing School's Web Developer. In addition, this position will supervise staff support and student volunteers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Implementation of strategy and plans:
Marketing leadership:
Supervising Staff:
Build partnerships with constituencies outside the School of Nursing
Communications and reputation management (internal, external):
Developing comprehensive marketing and brand strategy:
Other duties:
Job Requirements:
Minimum:
This is a senior management position within the Hahn School of Nursing, and requires significant prior experience and track record with the varied responsibilities of the position listed above. Education: graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree. Experience: 5 years of experience in marketing and communications with a successful track record of writing, editing, marketing and social media for business purposes, communications and public relations. This individual needs proven expertise in the professional use of social media and knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and AP Style.
Preferred:
Education: graduation from an accredited college or university with a Masters degree. Experience: 8 years of experience in marketing and communications, including experience working with multifaceted brands/projects and communicating the value of an institution to various audiences. This individual will have at least four years of experience managing long-term marketing and communications projects and planning high-profile events, and two years of experience working with university leadership on developing and implementing communications initiatives. Candidate will have proven expertise creating social media strategies and extensive knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, content management software, customer retention solution (CMS) software and AP Style.
Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience with formal marketing planning; demonstrated understanding of marketing analytics and their role in developing strategy
Ability to work collegially with faculty, staff, students and members of the community
Ability to brand and market using print, digital and social media
Actively use, embrace and understand the importance and changing nature of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Linked In, and other sites)
Interpersonal and communication skills
Marketing skills, including digital marketing, and ability particularly in brand management Public relations, communication, and media relations skills
Ability to interact with alumni and other community groups associated with Nursing
A commitment to Nursing Graduate Education
Exercise initiative and creativity
Work in a busy, fast paced environment with high customer service standards
Ability to function with the highest degree of autonomy
Time management and organization of multitasking work requirements
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to assume responsibility and effectively resolve problems by exercising independent judgment in meeting challenges and inventing and implementing procedures
Ability to focus on technical details in an environment with many distractions
Ability to shift mental tasks from the minute and technical to interpersonal and creative at any given moment
Detail oriented, organized, and an accurate individual with time management skills
Ability to supervise and mentor others
Willing and able to work extra hours (nights and weekends, as needed) as well as peak times
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Posting Salary:
Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits.
The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package, to include medical, dental, vision, a 12% retirement contribution given to you by the University (with three year vesting period), and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits
Special Application Instructions
Click Apply Now to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs@sandiego.edu
Additional Details:
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; usual work hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closing date: December 11, 2018
Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
To apply, visit http://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/492460/director-of-marketing-and-communications
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