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Job Title:

Associate Director, Strategic Communications, Office of Admissions

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $65,719 - $88,567

Basic Function:

Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated strategic communications plans to recruit, engage and build relationships with prospective students and families. Reports to Director, Strategic Communications, Enrollment Management, Admissions.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or relevant field and four years of experience in marketing, communications, or higher education.  

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

Building targeted communications in CRM systems such as Slate
Project management systems
Social media platforms *
Market analysis
Web analytics *
Communication metrics

Skill In:

Applying flexible marketing strategies and tactics according to market needs
Written and verbal communication, as demonstrated through experience writing for web, publications and/or marketing campaigns *
Social media activities
Management and leadership needed to supervise and motivate professional staff *
Project management *
Crafting compelling copy for a diverse range of audiences through demonstrated use of print, digital, and/or multi-media platforms *

Ability To:

Lead successful marketing campaigns *
Manage priorities with challenging deadlines and successfully multi-task *
Manage substantial detail
Work effectively in a collaborative environment
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with technical staff and other co-workers
Provide leadership and direction *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.