Job Description

Director of Communications and Marketing

School of Liberal Arts

Location: New Orleans, LA

Summary

Under the direction of the Chief Business Officer, the Director for Communications & Marketing leads the School of Liberal Arts (SLA) marketing and communications portfolio, including strategic communications and outreach, to internally engage with its core audiences and externally elevate and enhance its reputation as part of a leading Research I institution.

The Director leads the planning and coordination of designated school-based events. The Director serves as a member of the leadership team of the School of Liberal Arts and supervises (1) Associate Director, (1) Web Developer, (1) Communications Manager, and all external partners.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Competency with confident and dynamic strategic leader with experience directing and leading a team to set and achieve long-term strategies and goals

Advanced knowledge and experience in setting and leading content strategy, social media strategy, digital marketing strategy, and media relations strategies

Advanced knowledge of all current and emerging social media platforms and best practices

Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact in a professional setting

Experience working in a cross-team collaborative setting that values test-and-learn mindset

Entrepreneurial with the ability to spot unique marketing and communications opportunities

Ability to understand academic disciplines and translate their impact via compelling narrative

Excellent attention to detail and organizational and analytical skills; as well as the ability to prioritize assignments, address multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal and relationship management skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with diverse constituencies

Understanding of Adobe Creative Suite

Knowledge of Search engine optimization and web traffic metrics

Proven budget management experience

Required Education and/or Experience

Bachelors Degree in English, communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field At least 5 years experience in a marketing/communications/public relations role

Senior social media strategy and execution experience

Event-management experience

Proven supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree

Experience in a university setting

Compensation Information

This position is classified as "exempt, salaried" and is assigned to pay grade 27. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.

This position will close on09/01/2025

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