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Vacancy Type EHRA Non-Faculty Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Director of Communications and Marketing Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range 75,000- 85,000 Position Number 00104718 Work Schedule TBD Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Department 120101 - College of Design Department College of Design Job City & State Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The College of Design offers professional degrees in Architecture, Art + Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, and Landscape Architecture plus a professional Doctor of Design and research PhD in Design. The College emphasizes study abroad including an option in Prague, CZ. The College is organized around four centralized support centers: Budget and Administration, Student & Academic Services, Operations, and Development and External Relations (DER).

The DER office advances the mission of the College by effectively communicating its academic excellence and impact on society, building relationships with external constituencies, and enhancing its resources.

Essential Job Duties

The Director of Communications and Marketing reports to the Executive Director of Development and External Relations (DER) in the College of Design. They lead strategic development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan that supports the College vision to be the leading public, interdisciplinary design program. The Director needs to be collaborative, innovative, responsive to input, and dedicated to excellence in all print communications, digital communications, web communications, media and public relations. They develop, facilitate, and implement the brand strategy that strengthens the College, grows philanthropic support, and enhances the institution’s visibility and recognition. They manage production of all communications. The Director serves as the point of contact for outside media, University News Services, and departmental/unit faculty and staff for all communications. They practice the highest ethical standards, team spirit, and openness to critical conversations.

The Director creates the strategic communications plan for the College of Design and defines important goals and objectives. They establish set priorities, meet deadlines, analyze data and create reports to assess the effectiveness of their services. They must be proficient with software technology required to create materials such as magazines, newsletters, and marketing pieces that are distributed to broad audiences.

The Director is also the Chief Communications Officer for the Dean and creates presentations, designs of donor materials, and prepares annual report materials. The Dean relies on the Director to develop messages for both internal and external audiences.

Other Work/Responsibilities Minimum Education/Experience

Requires post-baccalaureate credentials with three years or greater of related professional experience in marketing, communications, journalism, public affairs, or a related field. For candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant undergraduate degree and five years or greater or relevant experience.

Departmental Required Skills

•Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•Experience developing a strategic communications plan that defines clear goals and objectives.
•Excellent organizational skills, including demonstrated abilities to set priorities, meet deadlines and solve problems.
•Ability to analyze data and create reports to assess effectiveness of marketing strategies.
•Experience with Adobe software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign.
•Experience with presentation development using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
•Proficiency with branding and working within required guidelines.
•Ability to manage and write for web, digital and print media, edit, proofread, provide constructive feedback to other writers, and adapt information to a variety of target audiences.
•Strong design aesthetic, including the ability to originate concepts and communicate them through powerful images, text and design.
•Experience managing staff and students and an ability to identify opportunities for growth and development, providing consistent feedback and performance management.
•Experience managing large projects with multiple constituents and contributors.
•Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish strong working relationships across campus and the community, including alumni and donors.
•Demonstrated experience working effectively with upper-level management and/or university leadership.
•Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

•Master’s degree in journalism, English, higher education, public relations, marketing, communications, or relevant field.
•Demonstrated understanding of the academic mission of a comprehensive, land-grant, research university and sensitivity to diversity and other issues unique to higher education.
•Proficiency of managing a budget.
•Social media experience in community engagement.
•Experience working with a Content Management System (CMS).
•Experience working effectively within an established institutional brand.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions Job Open Date 05/29/2019 Anticipated Closing Date Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Short Writing Sample

Optional Documents