Director of Marketing for MSUAA
Opening Information
Post Date:07-18-2018
Department:University Advancement
Deadline:08-14-2018
Salary Range:Negotiable
Description
The MSU Alumni Association’s mission is to advance the university’s excellence and enrich its future. We work to harness the collective power of 563,000 global Spartans to benefit both the university and the communities in which Spartans live and work. Through fellowship, service, investment, and strengthening relationships within the Spartan community, the MSU Alumni Association represents Michigan State University throughout the globe.
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, the Director of Marketing is responsible for providing broad direction and management of the association’s comprehensive, integrated marketing program that supports its vision, mission, core values and strategic goals. The director leads a skilled, creative and service-oriented team, currently consisting of a two project managers, a graphic designer, a digital production lead, and student interns. The director oversees the website and e-communications as well as the planning, design, content, production and distribution of all print and electronic materials and media as they support the marketing communication needs of the association.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
The job requires: knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Education, Communications, Public Relations, Advertising or Marketing; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in public relations, marketing and/or in planning and coordinating educational and/or other alumni programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of marketing strategy, current trends, technology and tools for print and digital design, including Adobe Creative Suite.
Good attention to detail and the ability to present a variety of marketing strategies to solve a communications problem.
A team player with a passion for effective communication and customer service; good interpersonal skills; active listening skills.
Familiarity with higher education, alumni outreach and student engagement.
How to apply
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bob Thomas, Interim Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations, University Advancement at rmthomas@msu.edu.
All candidates must submit an application and resume through the Michigan State University Human Resources web-based system the URL for that website is www.careers.msu.edu. Please indicate the position number 520039 when submitting your application.
Screening of applicants will continue until the position is filled.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.