Assistant Director of Digital Marketing and Communications, UI
Foundation
Posting Number: SP005420P
Division/College: University Foundation
Department: Constituency Experiences
Location: Moscow, Boise, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Falls
Posting Context Statement:
Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute private
support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, the
UI Foundation strives to elevate the university's impact and
reputation through transformational philanthropy. The UI Foundation
is defined by its core values: Generosity and Curiosity; One
Mission, One Team; Leadership Through Integrity and Accountability;
and Dedication to Excellence. By connecting donor generosity with
the university's greatest opportunities, the UI Foundation helps
fuel student success, advance research and innovation, and
strengthen the University of Idaho's future.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications,
UI Foundation, this role develops and executes communications and
marketing plans that strengthen awareness, engagement and support
for organizational priorities. This role combines project
management, producing creative content, digital marketing and
storytelling to connect with and inspire a variety of
audiences.
Required Experience:
- Two years of professional experience in marketing,
communications, public relations or a related discipline
Experience developing and executing marketing plans that engage
audiences across multiple platforms and media
Experience creating, producing and editing written, visual and
digital content, including photos, video and graphics
Proven project management and organizational skills, with the
ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to
changing needs
Experience managing social media accounts and tracking
performance for a business, organization or product(s)
Required Education:
Required Other:
- Ability to work non-standard business hours and weekends as
needed
- Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to meet
policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
- Ability to travel occasionally
Additional Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, communications,
public relations, advertising or journalism
- Experience working in communications for higher education,
nonprofit or advancement units
- Experience with paid social media ads and digital
marketing
- Proficiency using content management systems and collaboration
tools such as SharePoint or Microsoft Teams
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues,
stakeholders and community partners while working independently and
as part of a team
- Ability to use social media management tools for planning,
scheduling and performance analytics
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- May need to work outside at certain on-location events in
different types of weather conditions.
Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $60,000 or higher, commensurate with
experience
Type of Appointment: Fiscal Year
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this
vacancy: No
Posting Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is
not offering Visa sponsorship.
To receive first consideration, please submit a letter of
qualification and current resume no later than September
14th.
In your letter of qualifications (
human-resources-letter-of-qualification-template.docx
) using details and examples, please address all of the required
and preferred qualifications for this position and how your
experience and skills align.
If you would like to see the full job description, please contact
Christy Day at
cday@uidaho.edu.
Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as
final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal
background check.
To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/52534
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity
employer, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
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