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Woodbury University invites applications for the position of Senior Director of Marketing &
Communication. Woodbury’s Senior Director of Marketing & Communications serves the university as a key leader and member
of the Cabinet, reporting to the President. Provides comprehensive, strategic, and operational leadership across the university to
ensure that all branding, marketing and communications plans support the institution’s goals. The Senior Director of Marketing &
Communications works collaboratively with the Department of Admissions, Academic Deans, senior university leadership and key
stakeholders to support enrollment efforts, development and fundraising, and career opportunities for students while enhancing the
university’s visibility in local, national, and international media. Develops social media plans formulating the university’s
message for use in communicating with prospective students, alumni, employers, donors, and the Woodbury community. Oversees the development
of the university’s message and serves in an editorial capacity to direct and prepare significant publications, both printed and
electronic. Collaborates with senior leadership on publications, exhibitions, and public events, producing compelling, consistent, and
appropriate articulation of the Woodbury University’s brand in both words and images.
This position qualifies for university
sponsored employee benefit plans and programs (e.g., group health insurance, life insurance, tax deferred annuity plan, annual vacation,
sick, and paid holidays), subject to the eligibility requirements and conditions of each plan and program.
Responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and execute strategic marketing campaigns and activities for the
university. with a focus on print and electronic collateral materials, video highlights, compelling stories and social media channels to
acknowledge and engage our constituents and advance Woodbury’s strategic priorities. - Define marketing and communications
objectives that align with and support the university’s mission, vision, and institutional goals as stated in the Strategic Plan.
Analyze and interpret information, conditions, stakeholder positions, and other variables to develop a framework for communications and
marketing; adjusts the strategy in response to or in anticipation of changing conditions. - Oversee the development of the
university’s brand identity and messaging. Create an effective partnership network across all departments of the university, including
administrators, faculty and staff to advance brand-building goals. - Serve as marketing/communications liaison to the university’s
senior leadership. Advise on media perceptions, public relations issues, marketing strategies, and effective messaging to advance the
reputation of the university and to minimize risk. - Develop a quantitative and qualitative measurement system to evaluate the
effectiveness and success of all communications and marketing campaigns. - Lead a cross-institution committee charged with
developing a plan for brand development. - Plan, develop and implement leading-edge digital and social media marketing
campaigns, with an emphasis on innovative programs that will build awareness and generate prospective student, alumni, community, and media
engagement. - Design and implement donor surveys for the purpose of refining and improving reports and other donor
communications. - Annually identify the university’s most press-worthy activities and develop and implement strategies for
securing commitments for coverage. - Obtain, verify (in conjunction with university departments), and provide information for the
media, including overseeing the development and distribution of public relations information for press, radio, television and streaming
outlets. - Collaborate with university leadership to conceptualize, develop, and oversee the design, development, implementation, and
maintenance of the university’s website. - Track competitor activities, marketing, and advertising trends, etc., to ensure
continual awareness of market conditions and impact on program development. - Develop social media marketing plans.
- In
conjunction with the university’s academic departments and administrative offices, review and edit materials and publications to
assure completeness, accuracy, and consistent communication of the Woodbury University brand. - In conjunction with university
leadership, approve/oversee the production of videos and printing of publications, such as posters, catalogs, flyers invitations and
newsletters to ensure standards of design quality. - Develop timetables and communication calendars for the university.
- Manage and develop the departmental budget.
- Mentor and develop departmental staff using a supportive and collaborative
approach, that includes developing professional goals, establishing priorities, and preparing annual performance appraisals. - Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years’
experience in a management-level position in a public relations or marketing field. higher education setting preferred but not
required. - Bachelor’s degree, in marketing, public/media relations or related discipline in the liberal arts.
- Proven
leader with success in bringing together differing and sometimes competing groups on campus into a cohesive and strong marketing team. - Impactful writing skills, effective editing abilities, and the vision and expertise to inspire and impart talented
storytelling. Excellent ability to conceptualize, develop and execute communications (video, printed and electronic) and to maximize
their visual impact. - Working knowledge of the latest digital and print developments and trends, publications, e-communications,
branding and market research techniques and practices. - Experience in coordinating efforts with a variety of external partners
on creative processes and projects, while personally contributing to the success of projects. - Aptitude and adeptness for
using data to inform strategy and tactics around creating and assessing target markets and ROI that are aligned with the university’s
strategic plan and mission. - Exposure to online education and awareness of best practices associated with Search Engine
Optimization (SEO) and other marketing tools and trends. - A strong understanding of, and experience in, creative marketing and
outreach strategies including social media and digital initiatives. - A commitment to outreach and service to ethnically diverse
communities. - Demonstrated evidence of leadership in both short-term and long-term strategic planning, and institutional
positioning/brand management. - Professional knowledge of contemporary media. Experience in and overseeing print production and in
website management. - Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Close vision, hearing/listening, and
clear speech. - Hand/fingers dexterity to work with computers.
- Walking, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to utilize office equipment such as computers and copiers
- Kneeling, stooping, bending, sitting, squatting, standing,
etc. - Works with/around and has verbal and face-to-face contact with others.
- Works indoors in an office environment the
majority of the time. - Complex reading and writing ability.
Application: Review of applications
will begin Immediately and remain open until filled.
All application materials must be submitted through the Woodbury University Job Board. Email applications and submissions on third party platforms will not be considered.
Submissions must include:
- Current resume/CV which lists educational and employment history
- Cover Letter
- Contact information for at least three professional references
About Woodbury University
Located
in Southern California at the global epicenter of creativity and influence, Woodbury University earns its reputation as a leading creative
university thanks to nationally ranked programs in its School of Architecture and School of Media, Culture & Design. What makes the
university unique is the array of unparalleled academic offerings in its School of Business and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The
university has been named a College of Distinction for 7 years running and has earned NASAD (MCD, architecture), AACSB (business), WSCUC,
ACBSP (business), CIDA (architecture), and NAAB (architecture) accreditations. With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students learn from one
of the most professionally accomplished faculties in the world, intern, and work at the most innovative companies in the world and go on to
build careers that others only dream of. Please follow the link to learn more about Woodbury University: https://woodbury.edu/about/about-woodbury/facts-and-figures/
Woodbury University is dedicated to
celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Woodbury University is an EEO/AA institution
committed to multicultural diversity in its peoples and programs. All employment decisions for all job classifications will be made on the
basis of such factors as education, character, ability, skill and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status,
parental status, genetic information, membership or non-membership in any lawful organization, or any other protected
status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or
applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal
complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
