Director For Marketing And Communications

Director for Marketing and Communications

Full-time, 12 Months, Benefited

Position Number: 00010580

Internal/External

Position Description:

The VCSU Director for Marketing and Communications position reports to the president and has primary responsibility for managing the university's marketing and communications. The Director shapes institutional messaging for both external and internal audiences, and helps promote the university to prospective students, alumni, and friends of the university.

This position supervises the marketing and communications office, including the graphic designer, web content specialist, digital content specialist and print shop assistant. Key work products include content on the www.vcsu.edu website and print and digital materials, including the VCSU alumni magazine, The Bulletin. The Director serves as a member of the President's cabinet, Emergency Management Team, chairs the university marketing committee, Emergency Management Team, and chairs the university marketing committee.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field and five years of directly related work experience, prior supervisory experience, experience in higher education or corporate communication, high-level written and oral communication skills, project management skills and experience with Microsoft Teams, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office applications are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in communications, marketing, or other related field, experience managing graphic standards and maintaining a consistent brand. Experience handling public relations and communication with all entities.

Compensation:

$60,000 - $70,000 annually and is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

VCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click here for more information.

Application Information:

Preference given to applications received on or before July 8, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Click here to apply.

Additional Information:

For more information, or for accommodations contact: human.resources@vcsu.edu. For North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran's Preference procedure.

Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires.

Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer