Director of University Communications - HigherEdJobs

Ohio Wesleyan University is conducting a search for a Director of University Communications. The Director will lead the Marketing and Communications team at Ohio Wesleyan University.

Ohio Wesleyan University is a selective, private, undergraduate liberal arts, residential institution founded in 1842 and is located just 20 miles north of Columbus. OWU is featured in the book "Colleges That Change Lives" and included on the "best colleges" lists of U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

The Director of University Communications reports to the Vice President of Enrollment and Strategic Communications and is responsible for overseeing and implementing a brand initiative for the university to creatively message the mission of our learning community. The Director leads a team of communications professionals in the implementation of a University wide integrated marketing strategy. Additional duties include:

• Overseeing and actively participating in the development and execution of a media communication and marketing plan that is consistent with the university's strategic goals.
• Managing the daily work of media, communications, and marketing professionals; including sports information, web development, graphic design, media placements, print material and social media initiatives.
• Monitoring and analyzing programs and activities at the university and assisting in developing appropriate strategies for promoting these programs.
• Working collaboratively, creatively and enthusiastically with faculty, administrators, staff and other valued constituents on various projects.
• Serving as a key partner with admissions to develop, implement and deliver the communications plan to prospective students and families.
• Partnering with university advancement in all marketing to alumni, parents and friends including message development and delivery.
• Working as a key partner with the president's office to ensure that Ohio Wesleyan is promoted within the community and to outside constituents.
• Assisting the vice president in leading strategic and insightful decision making discussions with staff.
• Performing other functions as assigned to advance the university's messaging, promote fund raising and recruit students.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field with a Master's degree preferred and at least 6-8 years of progressively more responsible leadership experience in a comprehensive and forward thinking marketing and communications department. Experience working in higher education or a non-profit mission centered organization is preferred. Successful experience implementing an institution wide internal and external strategic marketing and communications plan is also required. Additional requirements include excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to represent the university and its mission to a variety of constituents.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Ohio Wesleyan University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a generous retirement contribution, tuition remission, health insurance and a wonderful working environment.

Completed application packets will include:

1. Letter of interest (cover letter) with salary requirements,
2. resume or Curriculum Vitae,
3. The names, titles, & contact information for three professional references.

Please e-mail application materials to: hr@owu.edu.

Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants to apply (EEOE).

Ohio Wesleyan University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and encourages all interested applicants to apply (EEOE).

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175706067

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