Director of Marketing and Communications
Position Overview
Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications. This position leads marketing and communication strategies for the college, and ensures that these efforts are directed toward achieving the strategic goals of the college and the university. The position reports directly to the Dean and operates as part of the college’s senior leadership team. This is a 12-month, full-time, professional faculty position based in Corvallis, Oregon. To review posting and apply, go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/153079. Apply to posting P07972UF. Full consideration date: May 13, 2024. OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled. https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/153079
Responsibilities
40% Strategic Marketing and Communications Leadership Develop, implement and create strategic marketing and communications plans and messages consistent with the strategies and values of the College and that are disseminated via various media to audiences including students, employees, stakeholders, collaborators, alumni and supporters, media and the public. Current outlets include Progress magazine, The Source newsletter, the College website, SMS messaging, email lists, social media accounts, and several targeted publications. Work collaboratively with Deans, Directors, OSU Government Relations, and Extension and Forestry communicators to develop coordinated, strategic communications for the Statewide Public Service Programs (Agriculture Experiment Station, Extension Service, and Forest Research Lab). This will require travel and driving to various locations across the state of Oregon. Collaborate with CAS’s student services team and OSU Foundation/OSU Alumni Association colleagues to support CAS goals and priorities related to student, alumni and donor engagement and stewardship. Ensure created marketing and communications content and messaging is compliant with OSU brand guidelines and CAS sub-brand guidelines. Ensure marketing and communication strategies, messaging, and content reflect and support OSU’s and CAS’s commitments to diversity, inclusion, and social justice as central to our mission. Serve as brand manager. This includes collaborating with University Relations and Marketing to support, guide, and enforce brand management and serve as a trusted and accessible resource for CAS colleagues. Collaborate with URM on brand audit activities. Participate in the OSU communicators’ network, including attending meetings and trainings. Assist the College with communicating contentious public issues. Crisis and public affairs communications are coordinated with the Vice President and Associate Vice President of University Relations and Marketing. Coordinate and consult on CAS-related news and media relations efforts with Extension Communications and OSU’s News and Research Communications teams. Manage the CAS website, CAS social media, and all digital communications. Prepare executive communications for the Dean, including speeches, talking points and written content. 25% Executive editor Serve as executive editor and project leader for “Progress,” the College’s award-winning magazine, published digitally and in print. Lead creation and production of the magazine content and associated materials in multiple media for multiple purposes. 20% Marketing and Communications team leadership and management Oversee daily work of Marketing and Communications team. Supervise team members, including conducting annual performance reviews and improvement plans and supporting professional development. Manage allocated personnel and operations budgets. Oversee marketing plan for “Beaver Classic,” a brand of food products created by CAS students under the guidance of world-renowned experts in agricultural sciences. 10% Teaching Teach 1 Agricultural Science and Natural Resource Communications (ASNRC) course annually in support of the ag communications curriculum in Agricultural Education/Agricultural Science. Course assignment will be made in consultation with the Department Head. 5% Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in managing communications and marketing functions. Professional experience that provides strong evidence of ability to develop, implement and evaluate marketing and communication strategies in support of organizational goals or priorities. Experience working effectively with colleagues across units and levels of an organization. Experience managing personnel, budgets and projects/workflows. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and advances in marketing and communication trends, tools and technologies. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position;therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university;therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Preferred Level of Education
Master's degree
Benefits Offered
Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Compensation/Salary
$72,216 - $126,456
How to Apply
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/153079
Application deadline: May 13, 2024
About Oregon State University
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
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Equal Employment Opportunity
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.