"Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing"

Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S5090P

Home Org Name: Education Administration

Division Name: College of Education

Job Class Code: OC34

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

The College of Education at Auburn University is excited to announce their search for an Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing. This position will support the college's Director of Communications and Marketing and advance the college's mission by leading internal communications and engagement initiatives that inform and connect faculty, staff, students, and other key constituents. This role develops and executes strategies for messaging, event promotion, and outreach to faculty, staff, alumni, donors, partners, and community stakeholders. The Assistant Director partners across academic units and administrative offices to ensure clear, timely communications, consistent brand expression, and measurable engagement outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Assists in directing the administrative and functional duties in relation to communication and marketing services.
• Writes, edits, and directs the generation of marketing and story copy, publications material and internal communications for dissemination.
• Creates and executes communication strategies to inform, connect and motivate internal college audiences.
• Develops content for various channels, advising leadership, managing internal tools, and fostering a positive culture in support of events and engagement initiatives.
• Advises, collaborates, and consults with department/program, school, and university leaders, deans, and faculty regarding communications, public relations, and marketing issues and directives.
• Supervises staff in the fulfillment of internal communications and engagement strategies.
• Develops and manages department budget to include reviewing and approving financial reports, vouchers, and acquisitions.
• Works with communications teams to develop marketing and communications plan to promote the vision, mission, goals, and achievements of the College.
• Initiates, formulates, and implements policies, procedures, programs, and projects for improved management and compliance.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in marketing and communications services.
• Knowledge of various marketing and communication theories, concepts, techniques, mediums and strategies. Ability to write for various audiences and in various formats.

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

• Past experiences with internal communications and promotion of constituent engagement initiatives.
• Past supervisory experience on a marketing, engagement and/or communications team.

Salary Range: $65,340-$111,080

Job Category: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: AL

Apply Now