Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

Title: Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: University Marketing & Communications

Job Summary

The Assistant Director for Digital Marketing and Communications provides strategic leadership and hands-on execution for integrated digital marketing initiatives that advance Illinois State Universitys institutional priorities and strengthen engagement with key audiences. This position is responsible for planning implementing and optimizing multi-channel digital campaigns across social media digital advertising and web platforms using data and performance insights to inform strategy and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with colleagues across University Marketing and Communications University Advancement Enrollment Management and campus partners the Assistant Director ensures digital storytelling and campaign messaging are aligned with the Universitys brand mission and values. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking creative problem-solving and technical expertise supporting major institutional initiatives while contributing to the ongoing evolution of Illinois State Universitys digital marketing practices.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

-Insurance benefits including health dental vision and life
-Retirementand supplemental retirement planning options
-Tuition waiver benefitsavailable to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paidholiday/administrative closuresduring Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paidbenefit time

Additional University Benefit information including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: Rate / Pay Rate

$80000 annual

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelors degree or equivalent in business administration marketing communications or a closely related field.
2. Ten (10) years of professional level progressively more responsible marketing and communications experience which must have included project management messaging and content creation.
3. Understanding of the rules of grammar; copy editing skills; attention to detail; a strong commitment to accuracy.
4. Ability to write/edit clear and cogent copy.
5. Ability to work under deadline pressure and manage multiple projects at one time.
6. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word suite is required.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with a committee structure and in partnership with multiple client/office on any given project.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Masters degree in communications journalism English or a closely related field.
2. Knowledge of and ability to apply the Illinois State University Editorial and Visual Identity Standards Manual The Chicago Style Manual and the Associated Press Stylebook as well as other similar references in copyediting.
3. General knowledge of the process for print publication and a basic understanding of software such as Office suite and Omni CMS.
4. A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word suite.
5. General knowledge of the process for print publication is preferred as is basic understanding of software such as Office suite and Omni CMS.

Work Hours

Core work hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
2. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

April 2026

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Writing sample - An example of your work that was either published online or in print
Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veterans Preference points on the exam appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011 Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois drivers license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .