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full time Director of Marketing and Communications

at Washington State University Vancouver in Vancouver, WA (near Portland OR)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Washington State University Vancouver is accepting applications for the position of Director of Marketing and Communications. This position is responsible for marketing and external communication for WSU Vancouver. Areas of overall responsibility include the direction and coordination of marketing; supervision of publications and media relations; branding leadership and direction of WSU Vancouver web pages; and overall leadership for the Marketing and Communications unit. In addition, this position supports and contributes to public and community relations for the campus. This is a full-time, temporary, 12 month, Administrative Professional, cabinet-level position reporting directly to the Chancellor of WSU Vancouver.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

A Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations or other relevant field AND five (5) years of progressively responsible professional-level marketing and communications experience which include three (3) years in an institution of higher education or comparable experience.
Integrated marketing experience, including brand management as it relates to the functions of publications, electronic marketing communications and advertising.
Professional communication skills including public speaking and the ability to write and speak persuasively about the institution to a variety of constituents including prospective students, current students, donors, alumni, legislators, faculty, staff and administration.
Demonstrated leadership with strategic, policy and budget planning experience in complex organizations.
Demonstrated leadership, management, administrative and supervisory skills to motivate and build staff competencies.
Desired-

Master’s degree in a related field.
Relevant work experience in an institution of higher education.
Experience with graphic design.
Relevant work experience marketing to and recruiting high school and community college students.
Relevant work experience marketing in a fund raising campaign.
Professional skills using InDesign and Photoshop software.
Experience using the web as a marketing tool.
Professional writing and/or editing experience.
Relevant experience working with and marketing to diverse populations.
SALARY: $70,000-$75,000 annual

TO APPLY: Send a letter of application and address specifically how your experience and education meet the minimum and preferred qualifications. In addition, please submit a resume and the names of three professional references, with mailing and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers to:

Maureen Keller
Office of Marketing and Communications
WSU Vancouver
14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98686-9600

Or e-mail to: maureen_keller@vancouver.wsu.edu

Complete applications will be reviewed beginning, Monday, December 8th.

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