Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree At least 10 years of experience with advancing levels of leadership in a marketing or communications operation Demonstrated ability to build upon an existing marketing and communications operation evaluating its strengths identifying opportunities for improvement setting a vision for the future and guiding teams through changes to structure and processes. Proven management skills in establishing a team and goaloriented environment that empowers staff fosters professional development and celebrates achievements. An approach to management that leads by example bringing out the best in team members and yielding pride ownership and a sense of team effort. Experience with performance management. Ability to build relationships with a wide range of constituents from diverse backgrounds. Comprehensive understanding of marketing branding and communications processes from creative conceptualization to implementation. Demonstrated success developing and implementing branding and marketing strategies. Expert knowledge of traditional digital and emerging media; understanding of how to leverage different platforms to support institutional goals and priorities. Experience in strategic communications public relations reputation management and internal communications. Experience working with media outlets and generating positive media coverage. Experience with data analytics and an aptitude for using data and metrics to guide decisionmaking; the ability to help teams embrace a datadriven approach. Superb communication skills and the ability to address challenges with poise and diplomacy. Excellent public speaking abilities and the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to diverse groups of internal and external constituencies. Outstanding management operational and planning skills including the ability to ensure multiple projects move forward simultaneously. Experience creating operational efficiencies managing budgets and allocating resources to meet department objectives. Ability to understand and consistently ensure compliance with University policies and procedures state and federal rules and regulations as well as high ethical standards
Required Experience:
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