Dallas College

Dallas College

Director, Advancement Marketing & Communications

Dallas College Administration · Director

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About the role

  • All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date.
  • As both a contributor and leader, they will increase the Foundation's audience and external presence through innovative communications strategies that boldly tell our story and put a spotlight on our impact.

Responsibilities

  • Develop compelling, human-centered, impact-driven content for owned and earned media in partnership with the Foundation's creative services team.
  • Work alongside the Foundation's communications agency to develop and maintain strong relationships with key local, regional, and national media, respond to media inquiries, prepare press releases, op-eds, and pitches, and prepare stakeholders for interviews and other media opportunities.
  • Identify and support opportunities for executive and organizational thought leadership, including speaking opportunities, publishing, and white papers, and support leaders with speech writing, presentations, and talking points.
  • Develop and lead the Foundation communications team, including hiring, onboarding, and managing new team members, managing projects and campaigns, and providing strategic leadership and development.
  • Manage the Foundation's relationship with its communications agency, including regular meetings, strategy development, deliverable tracking, and assessment.
  • The Director, Advancement Marketing & Communications will drive Dallas College Foundation's external communication strategies and initiatives.
  • The Director will lead the Foundation's communications team in creating integrated campaigns that inspire and inform donors, alumni, and community members to support and engage with Dallas College Foundation.
  • The ideal candidate will be a seasoned marketer and communicator with experience developing content and campaigns across digital and print.
  • This includes developing social media, email marketing, and direct mail strategies and plans for a segmented audience of donors, alumni, and community members.
  • Content Development: Develop compelling, human-centered, impact-driven content for owned and earned media in partnership with the Foundation's creative services team. This includes writing compelling copy and messaging for a variety of platforms.

Requirements

  • Must have valid driver's license if traveling to off-site locations.

Nice to have

  • Complete required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Five years of experience in marketing, communications, public relations, media relations, content creation, or other related fields
  • Management experience and content creation experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning resource allocation, timeline management, project management, and personnel or agency supervision.
  • Official transcripts, license and/or certification are required.
  • Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
  • Incredible commitment to centering stakeholders and giving the audience an amazing, memorable experience that leaves them feeling valued and connected.

Compensation

  • Salary Minimum
  • $92,700.00 Annually

Benefits

  • Minimum and Preferred - Education, Experience, and/or Certifications

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