Assistant Director - Communications

Req Id: 30683

Job Title: Assistant Director - Communications

Job Description:

Job Summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an Assistant Director for Communications. In this role, you will help with communication projects for the college, developing and executing high-level communications to advance the mission and strategic goals of the college inclusive of its academic departments and the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital and Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. This position is responsible for designing and producing a wide-variety of marketing and communication materials including print, digital, web, social media, email,newsletters, photography, videography and more. You will assist in content development and copy editing and help in working with the media and assisting with media coverage. In addition, you will be responsible for providing oversight and guidance to ensure the college's compliance with Purdue brand standards while also fostering collaboration across college departments and units as well as campus as a whole to increase awareness of the college and elevate the college's reputation in alignment with the university's branding objectives. You will serve as the primary back-up to the director of public affairs and communications, and as supervisor to the communications interns.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Communications and/or Marketing or closely related field

• 4 years of related experience

• Excellent writing skills; graphic design and layout skills; interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to manage projects and production schedules, solve problems and meet deadlines

• Must be highly organized with good attention to detail, excellent proofreading skills, and advanced computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe Creative programs and mass email platforms

• Ability to handle and protect sensitive and/or confidential documents and information

• A portfolio of writing/graphic design samples will be required at interview

Nice to Have:

• Experience with university brand standards

What We'd Like You to Know:

• Learn more about Purdue's benefits summary, https://bit.ly/3sHGbls

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position

• A Background Check is required for employment in this position

• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period

• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

What You'll Get in Return:

All university employees are afforded a generous benefits package, https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/index.php, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions. As part of Purdue University's expansive employee benefit package, the University is proud to offer its employees the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance by offering a tuition remission opportunity at both Purdue University and Purdue Global.

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Posting Start Date: 3/18/24