The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Recruitment (AVC) provides strategic direction and leadership for the universitys marketing and recruitment efforts. The AVC works with the Chancellors Cabinet the Chancellor and other university community members to improve student recruitment enrollment and the universitys reputation as a recognized public regional comprehensive institution. As the universitys top recruitment and marketing officer the AVC sets the strategic direction for the recruitment and marketing teams focusing on creating comprehensive and innovative solutions to boost student recruitment and strengthen the universitys identity brand and messaging. The AVC oversees professional and student staff in Admissions responsible for recruitment and admission counseling and Media and Marketing responsible for public and media relations social and digital media web design and development and marketing. Additionally the AVC leads cross-university collaborations that foster meaningful operational improvements in recruitment and multimedia marketing communications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the lead brand ambassador for the University advancing the institutions identity brand awareness messaging and marketing.
Leads a team of Admissions Counselors and oversees hiring training and supervision. Determine Admission Counselor recruitment territories establish visit schedules and activities regularly monitor enrollment funnel performance and adjust recruitment and marketing activities as needed.
Oversee the creation of recruitment materials and communications including print digital video and social media content tailored for different prospective student groups (e.g. high school students transfer students adult and returning students graduate students online students international students etc.).
Leads a team of multimedia creative talent and oversees resources which include areas such as public and media relations social and digital media web design and development and communication and marketing.
Oversees university multimedia communication channels including the website paid media earned media social media and CRM platforms. Oversee the development production and distribution of university marketing and communication materials.
Produces and directs social/digital and new media content of all kinds-text photography and videoto enhance the Universitys social/digital media presence and demonstrably increase constituent engagement partnering as necessary with other content providers across campus. Monitors and continually expands expertise in cutting-edge social media practices and technologies. Strategically grow online communities and create and execute viral and targeted campaigns that achieve marketing and communication goals partnering with other university offices and areas as needed.
Enhances UW-Parksides reputation and visibility by driving earned media placements in influential media through reporter outreach pitch development and using measurement/analytics to inform future growth strategy.
Oversees utilization and application of multimedia and marketing tools including an AI-assisted suite for communications and brand management.
Develops and manages annual multimedia purchase and ad campaigns. Amplifies the Universitys impact in the marketplace through integrated marketing and cross-university media buys. Leads market research and market analysis efforts.
Serves as a key member of the university relations and crisis communications team and liaises with others on campus and within the Universities of Wisconsin as needed.
Media and Marketing
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package including participation in a state pension see the links below for more information.
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Bachelors degree in communications public relations business marketing or a related field.
Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in sales and marketing with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience in multimedia marketing strategy and communication.
Experience in persuasive multimedia advertising promotions campaigns social media targeting and market research.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative marketing techniques in a budget-constrained environment.
Proven Experience managing budgets personnel vendors and cross-functional teams.
Masters degree in a related field.
Experience in media buying focused on targeted ad space across different channels (TV digital radio print etc.) that ensures maximum visibility and ROI.
Experience leading marketing strategy and operations within post-secondary education.
Experience in admissions recruitment within post-secondary education.
Required: Bachelors Degree Communications Public relations Business Marketing or Related Field
Preferred: Masters Degree in a Related Field
Physical Demands
Ability to work for extended periods at a computer; requires other office demands including eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard telephone and other office equipment.
Working Conditions and Environment
Occasional evening and weekend commitments and overnight travel.
To apply click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following documents to your application:
Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
Professional References with contact information
Transcripts if not already on file with UW-Parkside Human Resources
Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and the position will remain open until filled.
For full consideration please submit your application materials by November 19 2025. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date and must maintain continuous work authorization for the duration of their employment (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need of employer sponsorship).
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Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check The Department of Workforce Development Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information policies or practices that have a disparate impact and is not job-related and consistent with business necessity in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.