Rutgers University New Brunswick , NJ 08903
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Associate Director, Strategic Outreach and Marketing Job Category Staff & Executive
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a dynamic team leader to serve as the next Associate Director for Strategic Outreach and Marketing within the Office of Career Exploration and Success. This position reports to the Director of Career Operations and Strategic Initiatives and leads a team consisting of a full-time Assistant Director, graduate coordinators, and marketing interns.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Oversees the Strategic Outreach and Communications team.
Handles hiring, training, and performance appraisals, and manages operating budget. Chair Mastering the Art of Networking Conference & Etiquette Dinner.
Coordinates core programs calendar for the department.
Oversees advertising, event promotion, and branding efforts.
Manages marketing campaigns and developing event promotion strategies.
Creates master marketing plans for each academic year, ensuring marketing support for workshops and major events.
Works with staff to follow CES and university brand guidelines.
Cultivates vendor relationships, utilize data for insights, and manage CES's online social media presence.
Collaborates with team to design and execute direct email marketing campaigns
Manages weekly career community newsletter highlights.
Leads CES student interns, coordinates large-scale marketing programs/events, and manages CES presence at university marketing events.
Collaborates with other campuses for program marketing.
Manages Campus Partners program, and maintains communication with faculty/staff.
Organizes and manages educational programs for students, and leads office-wide outreach campaigns and strategic initiatives.
Supervises marketing tasks of the Assistant Director of Visual Identity and Marketing.
Coordinates print and digital materials and providing editorial services.
Oversees web and social media content creation, and works with photography and videography intern.
Develops and maintains media relations strategy, write press releases, and manages CES's online presence.
Collaborates with university PR specialists and oversee communications management.
Participates in meetings and all-hands-on-deck events, seeks professional development opportunities, and undertakes assigned tasks.
Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 07 Position Salary Maximum salary - $92,000 commensurate with experience. Annual Minimum Salary 88210.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 111651.500 Annual Maximum Salary 135093.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC) Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Visual design, Psychology, Sociology, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or similar program.
Five (5) years of Career services, Marketing, or relevant industry experience.
Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
In-depth understanding of marketing and communication tactics and the needs of students.
Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively in teams, problem-solve, and manage projects and timelines.
A track record of successfully increasing engagement by audiences.
Proficiency with standard office software packages.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Handshake career management, or similar systems for mass email campaigns and student identification.
Sakai, Canvas, or similar learning management platforms.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number 24ST0958 Posting Open Date 04/22/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Visual design, Psychology, Sociology, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration or similar program?
Yes
No
Do you have five (5) years of Career services, Marketing, or relevant industry experience?
Yes
No
Do you have a master's degree?
Yes, I have a master's degree.
No, I do not have a master's degree.
Have you worked in marketing or communications on a college campus (on average 30 hours or more per week)?
Yes
No
Have you been employed by a career services department at an institution of higher education (on average 30 hours or more per week)?
Yes
No
Have you supervised a team before?
Yes, ONLY a team of one or more students
Yes, ONLY a team of one or more full-time staff
Yes, BOTH a team of both student and full-time staff
No
Do you have experience developing general marketing campaigns?
Yes
No
Do you have project management experience?
Yes
No
Do you have event planning experience?
Yes
No
Do you have email marketing experience?
Yes
No
Do you have email marketing experience?
Yes
No
Do you have graphic design experience?
Yes
No
Do you have video production experience?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact Info)
Optional Documents
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