Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Office of Marketing & Communications tells HSC’s stories, using creative ways to engage internal audiences, prospective students and community members. We map out and implement strategic marketing and communication plans in collaboration with HSC departments and schools to showcase the university and its work in education, research and health care.

Position Overview

Directs the operations/projects of the MarCom team while maintaining constant interface with the MarCom VP and other key university leaders to ensure that key concerns are proactively addressed while providing operational leadership and supervision for high-priority university and department projects in support of the university's goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and eight years of experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience or training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point).
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple marketing, communications and web teams and departments.
• Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including experience editing using Associated Press Style.
• Experience working with the media, crisis communications and serving as a Public Information Officer.
• Highly developed interpersonal interaction skills to include the ability to exchange and interpret information to inform decision-making.
• Ability to model the UNT System values and to exercise poise, professionalism and ethical conduct in all communications and interpersonal interactions.
• Media planning skills, including the ability to forecast and strategically plan media on several platforms.
• Significant experience in paid and organic social media, including content planning and management.
• Experience working with/for an advertising and marketing agency.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in marketing, communications, business, public affairs, or a related field, from an accredited institution. Demonstrated higher education experience in external relations and communications, or a similar field.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Similar experience in an institution of higher education or health care organization preferred.

Job Duties

• Project Management: Ensure project/division timelines are met and decision-quality data and recommendations are presented to VP of MarCom.
• Strategic Initiatives: Bring together multiple stakeholders for cross-functional and university wide initiatives, such as task forces and working groups, ensuring inclusive representation on such projects, including micro-campaigns and brand campaigns. 
• Development/Campaigns: Represents the VP of MarCom across and among university offices and leaders, including various committees, constituent groups and task forces across the university, and stakeholders externally as needed. 
• Operational: Prioritize short- and long-term goals and implement into plans of action, driving high-level decision-making by overseeing MarCom marketing and creative services, all while managing paid media and overall MarCom budget.

Physical Requirements

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.