Director of Operations, Communications and Marketing

Director of Operations, Communications and Marketing

Salary

$76,944.00 - $96,216.00 Annually

Location

Southern Wake Campus

Job Type

Full-time, Annual

Job Number

07380

• DIVISION*

Communications and Marketing

• DEPARTMENT*

Communications and Marketing

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Position Description

Pay Grade: Manager 6

The Director of Operations provides operational leadership for the Communications and Marketing division, ensuring effective planning, coordination, budgeting, systems, and execution of division initiatives. This role focuses on operational excellence, workflow management, policy development, and performance optimization in support of the College's strategic goals.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Independenlty leads operational planning, coordination, project management, and execution for the Communications and Marketing division
• Oversees project intake, prioritization, timelines, tactics, and workflow management to support division initiatives
• Develops, implements, and maintains operational systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency, accountability, and collaboration
• Responsible for the development, management, and monitoring of division budgets, operational policies, and procedures
• Coordinates workflows and operational processes that support content delivery across multiple digital and print communications vehicles

Serves as an operational liaison with other College divisions to support marketing, advertising, and communications objectives

Serves as brand and licensing liason with the college's law firm and brand license agency

Tracks performance metrics, timelines, and resource utilization to support data-informed decision-making

Oversees procurement activities for the division, including coordinating purchase requests, managing vendor quotes and contracts, ensuring compliance with College procurement policies and procedures

Provides operational support and analysis to division leadership as needed

Reports directly to the Executive Director for Communications and Marketing and provides support/assistance to the President's O?ce and the Vice President & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong operational and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholders within tight deadlines

Ability to analyze work?ows, systems, and processes and make recommendations for continuous improvement

Pro?cient in internet use for communications-related systems, tools, and research

Pro?cient with MS O?ce products including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to represent the College positively and interact professionally with community leaders, media representatives, and citizens

Ability to work calmly and professionally under deadline-driven or emergency

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related ?eld

Five years of progressive responsibility and experience in communications, marketing, operations, or related professional environments

Preferred

Project management certification, such as PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent.

Experience working with a purchasing system such as the NC Procurement System

Budgeting and/or accounting experience

Advanced skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employees professional growth.

Benefits at a Glance

Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual employees. Click here for more information.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Care Exchange Notice
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• College Savings Program
• State Employees Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program
• Identity Theft Insurance

For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

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Please describe your experience leading operations for a communications, marketing or similarly complex department. Include the size and scope of the team or organization.

02

How many years of experience do you have managing budgets, contracts, procurement and vendor relationships?

03

Please provide an example of a process or workflow you developed or improved to increase efficiency, accountability or service delivery.

04

Please describe your experience managing multiple high-priority projects involving cross-functional teams, competing deadlines and senior-level stakeholders.

Required Question

Employer Wake Technical Community College

Address 9101 Fayetteville Rd.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Phone 9198665934

Website https://www.waketech.edu/