Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
We are currently seeking to hire an Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications. In this role, you will serve as a leader within the department. You will design and produce key publications and oversee general marketing of programs and services. The expected hiring salary range is between $50,000 to $55,000 annually, contingent upon qualifications and experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the development of the digital communication and brand strategy for all Recreation Center programs and areas
- Write, design, and coordinate the production of digital communication and marketing materials
- Recommend and implement integrated communications and marketing plans to meet objectives
- Build and maintain a digital community through social media channels, blogs, and the web
- Oversee the design and development of graphics and web pages
- Draft and curate digital content used to engage constituents and grow channels
- Implement social listening efforts and reports back to management
- Provide customer service to constituents across digital channels
- Represent the organization to constituents
- Compile data, analyze, and report metrics
- Assist with inbound and outbound marketing activities such as event planning, advertising, and content development
- Maintains current knowledge of the university, its environment, purpose, and affairs, and be prepared to respond to appropriate issues
- Develop effective working relationships and positively influence and motivate staff
- Maintain supplies and equipment inventory and make necessary purchases
- Anticipate and identify issues and areas of improvement and produce viable and logical solutions
- Utilize strategic planning, conceptualization, critical thinking, independent judgment, problem solving, creativity, initiative, vision, and innovation to ensure quality in all areas of responsibility
- Write proposals, prepare presentations, negotiate contracts, serve on committees, coordinate special events and projects, conduct research, and represent the division at conferences
- Manage present and future products by determining and evaluating current and future trends
- Performs all other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree is preferred)
- One or more years of proven experience in a graphic design and/or marketing position (three years is preferred)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Familiar with technology, social platforms, current and future trends
- Organized and creative
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to take direction and work to meet expected deadlines and schedules
- Demonstrated team player
Special Note to Applicants: When applying for this role, you must attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application in a PDF format (the applicant tracking system does not convert attachments in Word format successfully). Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.