Director of Marketing and Communications

Director of Marketing and Communications

• Normal, Illinois, Illinois, United States
• On Campus
• Closing at: Aug 13 2026 - 16:30 CDT

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Title: Director of Marketing and Communications

Department: Vice President Student Affairs

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Director of Marketing and Communications provides strategic leadership for the Student Affairs Marketing and Communications unit, overseeing the delivery of centralized marketing and communications services and strategy for the departments in the Division of Student Affairs

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$8723/mo

University Benefit Highlights

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor''s degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Business Administration or a related field

2. Four (4) years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional, progressive experience in marketing, publications, communications, and/or related field

3. Three (3) years of supervisory experience

4. Demonstrated leadership, planning, and managerial skills

5. Demonstrated experience developing, organization, and implementing marketing and communication plans, including media relations and communications, web site development, social media, print publications, and promotional events

6. Demonstrated competency with managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.

7. Demonstrated ability to successfully coordinate and facilitate programs independently and with limited supervision

8. Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently, with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

9. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

10. Demonstrated ability to build relationships within the department, across campus, and in the community to promote services, programs, and events

11.Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, general knowledge of website software, and general knowledge of graphic design standards for print and media

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master''s degree

2. Demonstrated success with analyzing and resolving conflict, promoting team building, and navigating group dynamics with both internal and external parties

3. Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and assessment at a department level

4. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and project-oriented, think strategically, and maintain strong attention to detail

5. Knowledge of current and emerging marketing technologies and familiarity with best practices in marketing trends

Work Hours

General office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm. Occasional evening/weekend hours as business needs dictate.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods

2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work

3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

TBD

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.

Cover Letter

Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Important Information for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.

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