Job Description Summary

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premier teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Miami University’s Communications and Marketing department has been charged with building and maintaining the university’s brand on a local, regional, and national stage. This dynamic and award-winning team is comprised of over 70 marketing and communications professionals and is looking to hire a director of communications and marketing for the College of Education, Health, and Society.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Academic Marketing and Communications in University Communications and Marketing with a dotted line to the Dean of the College of Education, Health and Society, the Director for Marketing and Communications for the College of Education, Health, and Society is responsible for developing integrated, comprehensive and omni-channel marketing communications plans designed to help the College reach its enrollment goals and build its reputation both regionally and nationally. The incumbent will work closely with the Dean of Education, Health, and Society and will serve as a liaison between the Office of University Communications and Marketing and the College.

This position has been approved for a remote hybrid work arrangement: three (3) days on campus and two (2) days remote. Remote work is not a right; it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and implement integrated, comprehensive communication and marketing strategies for student recruitment and reputation building for the College of Education, Health, and Society.
• In collaboration with the Vice President and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, the Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Society, the Assistant Vice President for Admission, and others, develop marketing and communications plans to drive success with established enrollment growth goals.
• Create and strategically execute marketing and communications plans to raise the College of Education, Health, and Society’s public profile, visibility, and brand recognition at the regional and national level using media relations, marketing and creative services, web and social media communication, targeted print and electronic communication, leadership communication, and other activities.
• Work closely with the media relations lead to stimulate and coordinate media interest in the college through press releases, responses to media requests, and targeted outreach to key media contacts.
• Lead writer, editor, and publisher for recruitment collateral and all other EHS material, including but not limited to e-newsletters, website content, brochures, handbooks, posters, digital screens, and the like.
• Manage vendors and freelancers that support marketing and communications for EHS (video, graphic design, PR, etc.)
• Develop strategies for digital marketing
• Ensure that communication industry best practices are followed and monitor campus communication for internal and external responses and/or legal concerns.
• Work with colleagues across the university to advance university-wide communication and enrollment management strategies.
• Represent EHS through participation in regular meetings of university-wide communicators (remotely or in person).
• Collaborate with university-wide colleagues on special projects.
• Serve as a liaison between University Communications and Marketing and the College of Education, Health, and Society, developing and assessing measurable goals and objectives that advance both Miami and the College of Education, Health and Society.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in professional communications, marketing, journalism, or relevant field, including leadership or supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to communicate complex and strategic ideas clearly and effectively to varied audiences, teams, institutional leaders, and external partners.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to oversee complex, high-impact initiatives, set strategic priorities, and manage multiple projects across teams or divisions.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including the ability to mentor staff, build high-performing teams, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to align stakeholders around shared goals and institutional priorities.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to make sound decisions and implement solutions that drive results.
• Ability to develop powerful messages for a wide range of audiences on diverse topics
• Conceptual graphic design skills.
• Experience developing marketing or communications campaigns.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS/MBA degree in business, communications, marketing, journalism or related field.
• At least five years of managerial/director experience in public relations, marketing or communications

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of the higher education environment.
• Experience with multicultural marketing and communications.
• Demonstrated understanding of the value of storytelling.
• Experience in a highly collaborative environment working with colleagues and peers to achieve enrollment, revenue generation, fundraising or similar goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with relational databases such as constituent relationship management (CRM) system (Slate)

Required Application Documents

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all of the following materials: (1) a current resume, (2) a cover letter, and (3) a writing sample. Applications that do not include all required materials may not be considered for review.