Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
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Job Description
The Associate Director of Marketing and Communications is a strategic team leader who supports the development and implementation of multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns content strategy and brand visibility efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director of Communications this role works collaboratively with the communication systems design and web strategy teams to execute initiatives that promote student recruitment retention advancement and community engagement. This person will assume the role of department leadership in the absence of the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
With a strong background in digital marketing content creation and campaign strategy the Associate Director ensures alignment with GRCCs institutional goals and brand standards. This position also contributes to the continuous improvement of marketing strategies and supports public relations initiatives in partnership with the Executive Director.
The Associate Director supervises marketing and communications staff providing leadership mentorship and performance management to ensure high-quality output and professional growth. This role is responsible for delegating tasks setting priorities and fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment that supports departmental and institutional goals.
Requisition ID: 926
Employee Group: Professional Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation: OM3; $80692 Annually
Benefits: Full-time
Reports to: Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
Posting Opens: 07/10/2025
Posting Closes: 07/24/2025
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead the development and execution of annual multi-channel marketing and communication campaigns that align with institutional goals.
- Supervise and mentor staff encouraging professional growth and fostering a culture of creativity accountability and excellence.
- Assist with the planning and execution of brand recruitment and retention campaigns that span digital social print and broadcast media.
- Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve search rankings and visibility for priority programs and pages.
- Plan and manage digital advertising strategies including paid search display social media ads and retargeting campaigns in collaboration with the digital advertising vendor.
- Manage the departments project management and ticketing system to ensure efficient workflow timely task execution and alignment with team priorities.
- Collaborate with the web team to ensure website content and structure support SEO accessibility and marketing goals.
- Collaborate with the communications systems team to utilize CRM tools (e.g. email marketing marketing automation) and create targeted campaigns that enhance lead generation and campaign effectiveness.
- Guide the development of compelling content that reflects GRCCs brand voice and engages diverse audiences.
- Help track analyze and report on key performance metrics for advertising digital engagement and campaign ROI; use data to inform decision-making.
- Ensure brand consistency across all platforms and college departments by managing the editorial guide.
- Support executive-level communications including institutional messaging media relations and public-facing events as needed.
- Maintain strategic partnerships with external vendors community organizations and agencies to enhance GRCCs reach.
- Contribute to crisis communications planning and execution under the guidance of the Executive Director.
- Serve as acting department lead in the absence of the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. This includes providing strategic oversight approving department priorities and deliverables representing the department in cross-campus meetings supporting executive communications and ensuring the continuity of operations and decision-making.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education Credentials
- Bachelors degree in marketing public relations or a communications-related field required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing communications or public relations with demonstrated success in campaign development.
- At least three years proven experience supervising and mentoring staff.
- Prior experience in higher education healthcare or nonprofit marketing is strongly preferred.
Skills
- Strategic leadership and team management
- Integrated digital marketing expertise
- Data - Drive decision making
- Exceptional communication and collaboration
- Project and workflow management
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
- Fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Regular office setting with required extended screen use.
- This is a full-time position requiring a presence on campus during normal working hours with occasional night or weekend work.
- Occasional travel for conferences training and professional networking.
- GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
BENEFITS
- Health Coverage: Six health insurance plan options including one with no health insurance premiums.
- Time off: Enjoy substantial vacation time.
- Wellness Program: Access resources for physical and mental wellbeing and an onsite gym membership
- Continuous Learning: Career development and educational opportunities.
- Retirement Plans: Secure your future with our retirement options including the state retirement plan or a 401A with a 12% employer contribution.
NEXT STEPS / APPLICATION PROCESS
- Please complete an application: Submit a cover letter and resume.
- The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting.
- Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age race color religion marital status sex/gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression height weight national origin disability political affiliation familial status veteran status or genetics in all programs activities services employment and advancement including admissions to access to treatment in or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs activities services and employment including recruitment selection retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel 143 Bostwick Avenue NE Grand Rapids MI 49503-3295.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
