Ivy Tech Community College
Director Marketing and Communications
Valparaiso, IN · Director · Contract
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About the role
- Works in partnership with the Vice Chancellor of Student Services in providing campus leadership in the functional areas of public information services and activities.
- The above list of duties not to be construed as an exhaustive list.
- Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in implementing regional media relations plans for the campus, including establishing and maintaining media contacts, disseminating news items and provide assistance and support on media-related issues.
- Develop and administer marketing/communication strategies around on-campus recruiting events to advance the college's goals and statewide reputation.
- Manage statewide recruitment and marketing materials.
- Develop, implement and monitor campus marketing and communications efforts in conjunction with academic schools.
- Create, edit and utilize video for departments, events and marketing campaigns. Write press releases, pitch stories ideas to local/national media outlets to enhance the college's visibility.
- Manage and implement marketing strategies to engage students and faculty through regional social media platforms.
- Work with campus administration, faculty and departments to identify, develop and expand regional markets.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts or a related field.
- one to three years of experience in public relations, advertising or marketing.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree
- Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.
- Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff.
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Work‑Life Balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Compensation
- $57,000 - $63,000
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health & Wellness
This listing is sourced directly from Ivy Tech Community College's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.