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Another Source’s client, UMass Amherst, is recruiting a Marketing and Communications Director to join their team in Amherst, MA. This is a great opportunity to lead strategic communications initiatives, shape the narrative for Facilities & Campus Services, and play a vital role in fostering engagement within the UMass Amherst community. (Internally this role is titled Communications Director.)
Here’s a little about UMass Amherst and the position they are recruiting for:
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Your Role:
The Marketing and Communications Director is responsible for the development and management of strategic communications activities for Facilities & Campus Services (F&CS) which is a major unit in Administration & Finance (A&F). The director produces communications content for the campus community, using a variety of print, digital, web, and social media channels in a clear, concise, and compelling way. Reporting directly within F&CS, the director also supports communication needs of the office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance.
Essential Functions
Responsible for developing executive-level communications and messaging across discrete audiences for Facilities & Campus Services. Works collaboratively with campus partners to develop public remarks for F&CS and A&F led events.
Reviews/edits the work of others; prepares materials to go out under the Associate Vice Chancellor and Vice Chancellor’s name, ensures all communications have the proper tone, are factually correct and adhere to the university’s brand strategy. Ensures alignment of messaging with that of the overall university. Employs sound editorial judgment.
Develops communications for F&CS and A&F with the appropriate voice, cadence, and style, factoring in audience, intent, and occasion.
Participates in discussions with senior leadership involving crisis communications and issue management. Develops key messages to support the appropriate campus partners and ensures accurate and timely distribution of information to the campus community.
Defines and implements F&CS and A&F communication strategies and roadmaps that demonstrate an understanding of evolving organizational culture, communicate change effectively, and support organizational development and community-building.
Manages the F&CS and A&F websites and social media presence in support of unit priorities. Produces various media, including but not limited to video, creative copy, photographs, and digital image manipulation. Reviews the work of contracted graphic designers to ensure that brand image & messaging is consistent with the goals of F&CS, A&F and the university.
Coordinates with senior leadership. Consults with key communication partners across campus to identify projects, share resources and ensure consistency of messaging and that key initiatives meet defined objectives and expectations.
Works with senior leadership, University Relations, and campus partners to establish, implement, and regularly measure and adapt strategies and approaches to inform and engage the campus community. Identify key themes and messages, outline measurable communication objectives, including specific strategies tailored to audiences.
Manages communications needs to align with impacts to campus community from F&CS projects and evolving priorities. Follow-through on critical action items ensuring all projects are executed within project timeframe and scope. Provides communications counsel as needed.
Uses content management systems to deliver and measure communications. Develops and executes effective measurement tools to analyze and interpret effectiveness of editorial activities. Stays up to date on best practices in this area.
Represents F&CS and A&F in campus-wide communications meetings, marketing projects, pilots, and related working groups; ensures other units across campus are engaged and supported in effective F&CS and A&F communications by building strong relationships and collaborating on key initiatives.
Other Functions
Cultivates positive relationships with stakeholders across campus, at the Five Colleges, and other institutions, and establishes and maintains strategic F&CS and A&F vendor and alumni relationships.
Maintains deep knowledge of current and emerging communication technologies, trends, and best practices. Participates in conferences for professional development; stays abreast of the latest and emerging news and information relevant to the campus community that may inform messaging and strategy.
Serves on campus, system, external and related committees, and leads F&CS and A&F communications projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
Exceedingly strong writing and editing skills.
Experience working and navigating content management systems (e.g., Drupal) and customer relationship management platforms (e.g., Marketing Cloud).
Experience writing for and working with senior-level leadership.
Extensive general knowledge, wide-ranging intellectual interests and curiosity, ability to assimilate and communicate information on a broad range of topics.
Strong skills in building relationships/coalitions and working in a diverse, collaborative environment.
Works independently and effectively and manages multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
A high level of integrity, trustworthiness, respect, and team collaboration.
Ability to work after hours and on weekends when appropriate.
What’s in it for you:
UMass Amherst offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off; tuition remission; and robust retirement options. https://hr.umb.edu/benefits Salary Information: Level 29 Exempt Salary Ranges
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