Director of Marketing & Membership
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Alumni Relations & Development, Communications & Marketing
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.
Posting Title:Director of Marketing & Membership
Department:UNT-Advancement - Gen-170000
Job Location:Denton
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Salary Information:Commensurate with experience
Department Summary:University Advancement pursues the mission to promote the University of North Texas through inspiring the public to become involved with the growth and progress of the university
The division accomplishes this by establishing and continuing mutually beneficial relationships with alumni, donors and friends of the university that result in gifts of time, expertise and philanthropic support.
Position Overview:University Advancement pursues the mission to promote the University of North Texas through inspiring the public to become involved with the growth and progress of the university
The division accomplishes this by establishing and continuing mutually beneficial relationships with alumni, donors and friends of the university that result in gifts of time, expertise and philanthropic support.
The Alumni Relations Office is seeking to hire a Director of Marketing and Membership to join the team.
Reporting to the Executive Director of the UNT Alumni Association, this position is responsible for strategic planning and execution of membership campaigns for the Alumni Association to drive membership and philanthropic support to the University and Association. This includes responsibility for the strategic communications function of the Alumni Office and the Alumni Association. Responsible for all communication modes and mediums including ensuring, developing, and aligning the Alumni Association and UNT brands appropriately. This position is also responsible for all components of the membership dues program and other various revenue generating functions.
The ability to prioritize time and tasks to simultaneously manage multiple projects is paramount for the success of the program. Organizational skills are essential.
Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in related field and five years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Thorough knowledge of and ability to creatively and effectively apply the principles and practices of marketing and advertising to general goals and objectives as well as specific assignments.
• Demonstrated skill in managing and/or executing the membership function of an organization.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- A Master’s degree in communications or related field.
- Professional/direct experience in a dues-based organization.
- Awareness of and proficiency in best practices regarding communication tools and trends.
- Self-motivated.
- Detail oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Outcome driven.
- Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite and Raiser’s Edge
- Proficient in web design
Monday ‐ Friday, 8am ‐ 5pm; some evenings and weekends required
Driving University Vehicle:Yes
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:Director, Alumni Relations
Physical Requirements:Lifting up to 10 pounds, Sitting, Writing, Talk or Hear
o:- Develops and implements annual marketing and membership plan and budget.
- Monitors results of membership marketing and provides analysis and implements changes as appropriate.
- Develops, implements and coordinates external and internal communication initiatives.
- Implements and oversees the development, production and mailing of all membership acquisition, renewal and sustaining efforts.
- Procures new corporate/affinity partner agreements and fulfills existing contracts.
- Provides leadership in creating new, innovative approaches and solutions in marketing strategy, production and planning processes.
- Employee may perform other related duties or job may change over time in accordance with the ongoing needs of the Department.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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