Executive Director, Content Distribution

Are you a seasoned digital strategist with a passion for content and storytelling Lehigh University is seeking an innovative and dynamic Executive Director Content Distribution to lead our Content Distribution efforts within the Communications & Public Affairs (UCPA) department.

In this pivotal role you will be responsible for owning and driving the interconnection between UCPAowned channels ensuring the effective delivery of content and storytelling across various digital and print platforms. As the Executive Director Content Distribution you will mentor support and oversee the work of the Content Distribution unit collaborating closely with the AVP Contentand the Executive Director Content Creation.

Position Number: S89240

This position is a Grade: 12 40 with an approximate salary range of $103300$125660 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee a team of web developers channel strategists and systems thinkers. Lead with humility curiosity and transparency.
Work collaboratively with the Executive Director Content Creation to integrate content creation and distribution centering audience needs and experiences.
Lead crosscampus collaboration to align communication platforms and strategies reduce redundancy foster innovation and amplify the universitys strategic messaging while driving the adoption of best practices for system integration and streamlined workflows.
Execute the content distribution component of the content strategy set by the AVP of Content for content distribution for Lehigh and align that vision with communicators across the University.
Champion the creation of a unified datadriven communications ecosystem by integrating and consolidating tools processes and platforms across web email applications and other channels to enhance universitywide efficiency alignment and engagement. Evaluate the existing system architecture and ensure interoperability with maximum efficiency and alignment with the universitys strategic goals and audience needs.

Key Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Marketing Communications and/or Web Development a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Eight or more years of related work experience
Related work experience within a marketing communication and/or web development organization required
Solid understanding of clientserver web hosting enterprise SaaS platforms open source systems (Drupal) and content syndication
Expertise in modern web development production workflow and backend operations management (DevOps)
Experience using Google Analytics Data Studio (Looker Studio)
Experience preparing and monitoring departmental budgets and managing service provider contracts
Experience creating the distribution and channel strategy or integrated marketing campaigns
Experience with audience segmentation and evaluation
Understanding of social media platforms digital advertising platforms and integrated digital campaigns
Ability to identify resources and tools to support technical infrastructure and architecture
Ability to create performance frameworks and optimize campaigns according to real time performance
Ability to work across a large matrixed organization and create a sense of community and belonging
Ability to translate mission into departmental goals
Deep management experience ability to give and receive feedback and maintain a culture of transparency

Joining Lehigh University means being part of a vibrant and inclusive community that values excellence innovation and personal growth. As an employer of choice Lehigh offers competitive compensation and benefits packages along with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for digital storytelling and content distribution we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Help shape Lehighs communication strategy and make a lasting impact on our universitys digital with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
Please note the expected start date for this position is on or after July 1st 2025

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

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