"Assistant Director of Marketing and Events"

Job Description

Posting Number: SP005060P
Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Department: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences
Location: Moscow

Position Overview:

The Assistant Director of Marketing and Events in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) at the University of Idaho leads marketing strategy and event planning to promote CALS, University of Idaho Extension, and the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station. This role oversees branding, campaigns, and communications across digital, print, and event platforms to strengthen the college’s reputation and align with institutional goals. Responsibilities include developing marketing content, ensuring brand consistency, managing strategic events, supervising staff and contractors, coordinating with university units, and overseeing budgets. The position serves as the chief marketing strategist for CALS, implementing initiatives set by the Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives.

Required Experience:

• Three years of experience planning and executing marketing plans and initiatives to achieving organizational goals
• One year of experience supervising and directing the work of individuals or leading project teams
• Experience writing, editing and presenting information
• Experience with marketing principles and best practices
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Experience collaborating and communicating with internal and external constituents
• Social media management experience across multiple platforms
• Experience in event planning and even management

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, marketing or public relations; four additional years of experience planning and executing marketing plans and initiatives (for a total of seven years) may substitute for a Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other:

• Ability to travel
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet UI requirements for driving university vehicles
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours, including weekends and holidays

Additional Preferred:

• Experience using a content management system (CMS) , customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other distribution tools, including web and bulk email
• Experience using computer software applications for photo editing, social media platforms, content posts and project management
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience producing and editing informational and marketing collateral
• Knowledge about agriculture/Idaho’s agriculture industry

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $67,017 annually or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE: 1
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 10/20/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications received by November 3, 2025, will receive first consideration.

• IMPORTANT: To be considered, your “Letter of Qualification” must address EACH of the minimum qualifications, including pertinent education and/or experience. In addition, to improve your ranking during the evaluation process, address as many of the Preferred Qualifications as possible. Information on a resume will not be accepted as a substitute for submitting a Letter of Qualification.
• A writing sample is required. Please upload under “Other Document 1.” The writing sample should showcase marketing knowledge and experience.

If you would like to receive a full position description, please email Laura Uhlenkott at Laurau@uidaho.edu and request that one be sent to you.

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.