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Closing Date:

09/07/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Student Affairs Division Priorities

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Director for Student Affairs Communications & Marketing is a dynamic and strategic leadership role responsible for crafting and executing a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy for the Division of Student Affairs to enhance the visibility, reputation, and engagement of the division among a variety of stakeholders. This position will oversee project planning and management for a new Division of Student Affairs’ shared services team of communications and marketing staff. The Director is responsible for providing and implementing a vision for division wide strategy and brand, cultivating partnerships in and outside the division, serving as division liaison to University Relations, and responding to media requests. This position reports to the Sr. Advisor to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and works closely with the Vice Chancellor and other division leaders to advance division communication goals and priorities, while working to align those efforts with the university’s larger communications goals.

The Senior Director oversees the division’s many communications efforts, aimed at a variety of audiences (current students, prospective students, family members, campus partners, alumni, donors, etc.), but also takes a lead role in developing key division messaging including but not limited to Arkansas News stories, website content, social media, videos, email updates, annual reports, drafting statements and other executive messages, and answers to media inquiries.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least four years of professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, writing and editing, creative writing, and/or related fields

• Demonstrated experience in developing comprehensive strategic communication plans

Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.

• Supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least six years of progressive, professional experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, writing and editing, creative writing, and/or related fields

• Experience in higher education and student affairs

• Demonstrated experience in leveraging digital platforms and emerging technologies to enhance engagement and reach target audiences

• Experience working in a collaborative environment

• Experience with paid, owned, and earned media

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of higher education institutions and student affairs operations

• Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures

• Knowledge of fiscal operations and ability to read, analyze and interpret financial statements for budget oversight

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs

• Knowledge of a variety of marketing/communication skills including photography, videography, media relations, graphic design

• Knowledge of current trends in higher education communications/marketing

• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and community members

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Ability to create synergy and collaboration

• Ability to serve as a visionary leader to a large team

• Ability to inspire a shared vision amongst a team

• Ability to develop and execute strategic communication and marketing plans that support organizational objectives.

• Ability to manage crises

• Ability to utilize analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of communication and marketing efforts, making data-driven decisions to optimize strategies

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

$75,000 - $85,000 (commensurate with education and experience)Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusErin Butler
Senior Advisor to the Vice Chancellor
erinb@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please submit a portfolio that shows detailed examples of developing comprehensive strategic communications and marketing plans, as well as campaigns developed that reflect your strategic and tactical abilities.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes