Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications

LCU: Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications

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Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Functional Title: AVP, Marketing & Communications

Classification: Full Time Staff - Exempt

Division: University Relations

Department: Marketing & Communications

Reports To: Vice President for Enrollment Management

Primary Function: Supervises employees associated with all elements of graphic design, written content, social media, multimedia including photography and video production, web development and web content.

The Position:

Lubbock Christian University is seeking an experienced and mission-aligned marketing leader to serve as its Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the university's internal marketing strategy, building and leading a high-performing campus marketing team, and serving as the primary liaison to LCU's external agency partner for enrollment and advancement marketing.

The AVP will collaborate closely with the offices of Enrollment Management and Advancement to ensure external marketing efforts are aligned with institutional goals. This role is as much about building a culture of intentional, brand-consistent communication as it is about managing the day-to-day. AVP will also oversee all campus-facing communications from digital signage and social media to events promotion and web presence.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a seasoned marketing professional who leads with both strategy and service. You understand that in a university setting, marketing is not just a function, it is a ministry. You are deeply committed to Christian higher education and genuinely believe in the transformative power of a faith-integrated learning environment. You are as comfortable writing a presidential communication as you are reviewing a brand style guide or presenting a campaign strategy to senior leadership.

You have built teams, managed agencies, and know how to operate with limited resources without limiting impact. You are a storyteller at your core, a servant leader by conviction, and someone who gets things done without losing sight of the people around you.

Major Duties:

As AVP of Marketing & Communications, a typical week might include the following:

• Lead and develop an internal marketing team covering creative, content, social media, multimedia, web, and university events.
• Own and enforce university brand standards across all internal and campus-facing channels - digital signage, print, web, social, and communications.
• In close coordination with enrollment management and advancement, serve as the primary point of contact and strategic liaison with LCU's external agency partner, coordinating enrollment marketing campaigns, donor communications, PR strategy, and paid media activity.
• Manage the work request pipeline from colleges, departments, and administrative offices, ensuring timely, on-brand delivery across all requests.
• Produce and oversee presidential and executive communications - presentations, newsletters, emails, and institutional messaging - in close collaboration with the President's office.
• Coordinate marketing support for the offices of Enrollment Management and Advancement, ensuring external campaign messaging aligns with institutional positioning.
• Oversee the university's web presence, including CMS management, content strategy, and platform performance in partnership with the Web Developer/Content Manager.
• Lead the planning and strategic communications support for major university events, working in partnership with the Director of University Events.
• Manage the Marketing & Communications department budget, including agency retainer oversight and vendor relationships.

Job Requirements:

This role might be right for you if you have:

• A genuine and active commitment to the Christian faith and a demonstrated ability to integrate that faith into your professional work and leadership style.
• Deep familiarity with higher education marketing, including the unique dynamics of enrollment, advancement, and campus communications.
• Proven experience leading and developing creative and communications teams, with a track record of building culture and elevating talent.
• Experience managing external agency relationships, including retainer scopes, campaign oversight, and collaborative creative development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write and edit across a wide range of voices, formats, and audiences.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to balance multiple competing priorities across a diverse institutional environment.
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach to leadership - someone who earns trust through consistency, follow-through, and genuine care for colleagues.
• Proficiency with digital marketing tools, CMS platforms, social media management systems, and basic analytics.
• Experience with or strong working knowledge of brand management, visual identity standards, and style guide enforcement.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in marketing, communications, or public relations, with at least three (2) years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing or coordinating with external marketing agencies preferred.
• Must uphold and actively support the mission and core values of Lubbock Christian University

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

• Be ambulatory around campus and in buildings.
• Required to regularly sit and stand throughout the workday.
• Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing, working office equipment, and handling documents.
• Communicate effectively and frequently, both verbally and in writing, to convey detailed instructions and ideas accurately.
• Hear and receive verbal information in standard conversation settings
• Visual acuity sufficient to review and produce documents, presentations and digital content.
• Required to occasionally lift and move objects, 25+lbs.

Salary and Benefits:

What we will offer you:

• A leadership role where your work directly shapes the university's voice, reputation, and future.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option.
• Generous tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependents .
• Approximately 18-20 paid holidays annually, including Christmas break and spring break.
• Access to campus facilities including the fitness center, library, medical clinic, and cafeteria.
• A collaborative, mission-driven work environment rooted in Christian community.

Application and Procedure:

Interested applicants must complete an online application and submit a cover letter and current resume to HumanResources@LCU.edu. Application materials will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor for review and consideration. LCU's Human Resources office maintains records of applications for one year.

For questions about the position or the application process, contact:

Human Resources

HumanResources@LCU.edu

806.796.8800

Lubbock Christian University

5601 19th Street

Lubbock, TX 79407

NOTE: All LCU employees are required to complete Title IX & Information Security (FERPA) training and Data Security Training at the time of new hire and on an annual basis thereafter. Some positions/departments may require additional training for security or data needs.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. LCU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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