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Description:

The University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH) has an outstanding opportunity for a Director for Marketing & Communications.

The Director for Marketing and Communications leads all school-level internal and external communications for the University of Washington School of Public Health (SPH), including branding, marketing, content development, media relations, advertising, and social media. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Advancement, but also works closely with University Marketing & Communications, the Dean, Vice, Associate and Assistant Deans, Department Chairs, academic leaders, advancement staff, the Health Sciences Public Information Officer and other stakeholders.  This position will develop, implement and evaluate a strategic and comprehensive communications and marketing plan that advances the School’s values of equity, social justice and anti-racism.  The plan will also support the School’s North Star as defined in our 2020-2025 strategic plan: to tackle the greatest health challenges in our region and the world, make groundbreaking discoveries that are fueled by rigorous science and equity-driven solutions and train students who are leaders who emerge prepared to work in partnership with communities to improve the health of all people.

Position Complexities:
The Director assumes a key leadership role in initiating and implementing marketing and communications projects and media/public relations efforts that keep the School’s internal and external constituencies informed, and enhances the overall image and awareness of the school, as well as student and faculty recruitment and fundraising activities. The Director also provides day-to-day personnel and project management, as well as professional development opportunities, for a team of 3.5 FTE staff members.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of marketing/communications experience or related field. Equivalent combination of comparable knowledge and skills may substitute for education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive, implement, and evaluate strategic marketing and communication plans.
• Experience managing and developing staff and/or teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop communications that are aligned with the School’s core values of equity, social justice and anti-racism.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and synthesizing large and complex amounts of information.
• Demonstrated ability to translate scientific and/or technical information into easily understandable communications for the general public.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail.
• Extensive experience in positions that require writing and editing of news articles, messaging, internal communications, crisis communications, briefing papers, web content, and other materials for diverse audiences, including at the executive level.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with an array of internal and external stakeholders, at varying levels.
• Demonstrated experience planning, directing, and monitoring budgets.
• Understanding of current and emerging social media trends.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current desktop publication and web applications including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated experience working within a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated experience engaging authentically with diverse stakeholders and to lift the voices of individuals from underrepresented or marginalized communities.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Basic understanding of HTML coding, Photoshop and video production.
  
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, business administration or journalism.
• Experience with fundraising or nonprofit environments.
• Experience working with content management systems.
  
  Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.
  
  Conditions of Employment
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Must have regular and reliable transportation for local travel and willing to travel when necessary.

Application Process:

Although open until filled, priority application date is February 24, 2021.