Newcomb-Tulane College | New Orleans
Summary
The Newcomb-Tulane College Director of Marketing and Communication will serve as a key member of the leadership team of the College. The director will oversee all strategic planning for defining and communicating the College’s brand, including developing creative and consistent communications for campus stakeholders and external constituents of the College. The director will be responsible for the College’s communication budget and will partner with College units to manage their communication campaigns and vendor relationships – all with the goal of streamlining our branding and communication resources. The director will execute and oversee communication campaigns for the College, which will include designing and updating web pages, creating print material, as well as conceptualizing and overseeing video productions. Additionally, the director will represent the College on the communication council, led by the University’s Office of Public Relations. The director will be an important member of this campus network and will develop relationships within that network to seek opportunities for co-branding and cross-promotion with other campus offices.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of various web design programs such as (Drupal).
• Strong knowledge of the development, implementation and measurement of marketing campaigns, public relations initiatives and digital communications including web and social media content management.
• Strong writing and editing skills and ability to manage projects for strategy through concept and execution with a creative team approach.
• Working knowledge of print and electronic media and ability to write and speak effectively.
• Ability to create effective messaging rapidly during evolving situations.Â
• Ability to research, analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
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Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in communications, marketing, business, or a related field
• 4 years of progressively responsible management experience with an emphasis in public relations and marketing or a closely related field
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• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 10 years of progressively responsible management experience with an emphasis in public relations and marketing or a closely related field
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Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree
• Advanced web production skills with proficiency in professional graphic software applications (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and excellent understanding of electronic media capabilities and limitations (limited color palette, bandwidth, etc.).
• Knowledge of various scripting languages: HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, and the ability to create web media elements.
• Video production and editing skills.
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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.
How to Apply
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This position will close on the date it is filled
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Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
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Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.  Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
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