Communications and Marketing Associate Director

Description
Oversees complex storytelling and campaign initiatives and ensures communications align with institutional top priorities. Provides project management planning and management necessary to support the AVP and the Vice President (VP) of Public Affairs and Chief Communications Officer in tracking and achieving progress toward UCM goals. This role reinforces Tulane’s brand and reputation through writing, editing, and reviewing copy of reports, websites, and executive-level emails to the university community. Ensures the timely, accurate, and high-quality delivery of high-profile projects across UCM and other campus partners. Responsible for ensuring that cross-team projects are closely directed, requirements and dependencies are identified and fulfilled, and obstacles are identified and addressed as they arise. Contributes to the continuous improvement of communications processes and tools.





Responsibilities
• Proven ability to develop and direct strategic communications and marketing campaigns and plans


• Excellent writing, editing, and content development skills with executive-level polish




• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience directing cross-functional project teams




• Expertise in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to optimize systems for team productivity




• Experience advising or supporting senior leaders and navigating institutional priorities




• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skill





Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:


• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or a related field


• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, public affairs, or project management




• Demonstrated success directing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and executive-level communications


Preferred Qualification:


• Proficiency in preparing in-depth reports and presentations


• Advanced certification in communications, marketing, or project management


• Experience in higher education or similarly complex organizations




• Familiarity with tools such as AirTable, Box, Adobe Creative Cloud, and the Microsoft Suite