Job Title

Manager - Strategic Communications

Department

Dean of Behavioral and Health Science

Salary

$57,113 - $71,487; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Dean, the Manager of Strategic Communications will manage the communication and marketing services for the college, its academic departments, programs, and centers. The incumbent provides guidance and direction for advancing the mission and vision of the college through the development and implementation of communications, marketing, and multi-media strategies; creates and implements marketing campaigns and multi-media strategies for enhancing student recruitment, alumni involvement, donor giving, and the promotion of academic programs, centers and specialized initiatives. The incumbent manages personnel assigned, as part of their duties, to assist with communication and marketing initiatives. This person will serve as a key member of the college leadership team, as the college marketing liaison with other unit Managers of Strategic Communications and MTSU Marketing, and will promote a consistent, professional, and integrated brand for the college. As a representative of the college, duties include travel to represent the college at public events for recruitment, strategic communication, and development activities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in marketing, communications or the following related fields is preferred: Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration with Marketing Concentration, Integrated Marketing & Communications, Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, or similarly titled degree.

Desirable Related Experience

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities include work with current and emerging technology, media, and digital communications and how to implement appropriate strategies for specific projects; Ability to effectively organize and manage personnel and multiple concurrent projects; Maintenance of data and report generation on communication effectiveness.

Candidate must, in their written application and/or subsequent job interview(s), be able to demonstrate effective management of web content, social media, and/or other media or marketing projects; Demonstrated written and oral communication skills to reach target audiences and key stakeholders.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter (please see "Special Instruction to Applicants) & Resume Required

Special Instruction to Applicants

As part of the required cover letter, applicants are encouraged to provide brief descriptions and/or examples of experience related to the professional expectations listed in the job summary.

Application Review Date: April 18, 2025