Job Posting Title:
Director of Marketing and Communications
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Hiring Department:
University Development Office
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
About The University of Texas at Austin
What starts here changes the world.
The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the best universities in the world. With 76 programs ranked in the top 10, UT Austin is the #1 public university in Texas and the #7 public university in the nation.
Like the state it calls home, The University of Texas at Austin is a bold, ambitious leader supporting more than 55,000 students, 4,750 faculty, 15,000 staff and top national programs across 18 colleges and schools. Amid the backdrop of Austin, Texas, a city recognized for its creative and entrepreneurial spirit, the University provides a place to explore countless opportunities for tomorrow’s artists, scientists, athletes, doctors, entrepreneurs and engineers.
Learn more about UT’s mission and values and leadership.
Why Join Texas Development?
The University of Texas at Austin is a thriving hub of learning and discovery that anchors our city and enables excellence and innovation on the highest level. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world. With more than $6 billion raised in the What Starts Here campaign, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in public higher education.
Texas Development is a dynamic community of 500+ fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.
Follow your passion, grow your career and help us change the world.
Benefits
The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.
Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skillset and deepen their engagement with UT.
The Director of Marketing and Communications is a key leadership role that helps tell the story of how philanthropy advances The University of Texas at Austin’s mission. This position supports the Executive Director of Development, Marketing and Communications in translating institutional priorities into compelling, high- performing marketing campaigns to generate leads and inspire, promote and acknowledge gifts to UT. The position has a strong focus on storytelling through numerous channels (print and digital magazines and reports, video, web, social, etc.) and is responsible for creating and managing the team’s editorial calendar. Successful candidates will have strong skills in collaborative leadership, strategic communications planning, and team management and mentoring. A passion for higher education and curiosity about how UT students, faculty, programs and research change the world is a must.
Collaborate with the Executive Director to implement marketing and communication strategies aligned with institutional priorities.
Oversee Development campaigns from marketing strategy to results with minimal direction, including campaigns to build donor pipeline and automated journeys that nurture prospective donors to make a gift.
Develop content strategy across multiple channels, including web; create and manage a comprehensive editorial calendar ensuring alignment with strategic goals, campaign timelines and time-sensitive story hooks.
Develop, implement and regularly evaluate processes for effective donor story collection from UT collaborators, including administrators, faculty, staff and fundraisers across all colleges, schools, and units.
Write compelling content and stories – from long-format profiles to punchy marketing copy – that adhere to AP Style and UT standards; edit content written by team members.
Serve as managing editor for University Development publications, including Texas Leader magazine and the Grateful impact report.
Work with video production crews to create inspiring impact stories used across multiple channels.
Provide programming support for donor events, including the Texas Leadership Society Luncheon and others assigned.
Lead and mentor team members and foster a culture of service, care and high performance.
Work with University Marketing and Communications to coordinate gift announcements and media relations requests.
Monitor trends and technologies that will place University Development at the forefront of marketing innovations.
Manage budgets.
Other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in a marketing and communications role with at least 3 years of experience in a managerial role.
Proven track record creating and executing successful marketing and communications campaigns in a development, higher education or comparable industry, that generate leads and build pipelines.
Ability to translate campaign strategy into executable project plans with defined scopes, owners, dependencies and deadlines.
Experience writing for higher education or nonprofit communications focused on donors or alumni.
Experience working with video production teams to identify and create inspiring impact stories.
Experience managing a complex and comprehensive editorial calendar.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Asana) and editorial planning tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with digital analytics and performance reporting: familiarity with CRM-driven communications and segmentation.
Familiarity with the higher education landscape and the unique communication needs of a university environment.
PR/media relations experience.
Video production skills.
$90,000+ depending on qualifications.
Works in standard office conditions, in a shared office environment, with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on-site work is the standard expectation for this position
May require additional hours during peak periods and special events.
Regular and consistent attendance is required in this job.
Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.
This position is based in Austin, Texas.
Applications must include:
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
