Arizona Board of Regents - Associate Vice President - Marketing & Communications

101068BR

Off-Campus: Phoenix

Associate VP Communications

Job Description

The Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) is seeking an Associate Vice President,
Marketing and Communications to collaborate with the strategic engagement team, board and university staff and community partners in development of key communication initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for
overseeing content strategy to reflect and advance the board’s mission and the public university enterprise in Arizona.

This role is responsible for proactive content planning, development, implementation and analysis to determine reach and effectiveness. The position will be a strategic and creative thinker, adept at leading news and feature story
development.  

In addition to content development, the individual must be flexible to assist with various projects within the team – leading on development and deadlines.  The ideal candidate must have strong project management experience to keep projects on track and on time. The individual will manage proactive ABOR news and content to ensure accurate, timely delivery of information across multiple communication channels. This includes assigning, researching, writing, and approving content such as editorials, news releases, feature stories, talking points, speeches, scripts, webpages, collateral and more.

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

Talent Acquisition

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $120,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

The review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Essential Duties

This job is a staff position for the Arizona Board of Regents. The board office is located in downtown Phoenix.
(These examples do not include all possible duties in this work and do not limit the assignment of the related tasks in any position of this class.)

• Assess and guide development and updates to the board’s websites.
• Collaborate with the team to provide insight and support on marketing campaigns.
• Directs the communications strategy and oversees execution of communications, publicity and marketing for varied audiences.
• Develops long-range marketing and communication plans as well as plans for specific initiatives.
• Identifies compelling stories that reflect key themes and board priorities; In collaboration with social/digital team, develops stories through text, photos and video.
• Crafts messaging and determines media platforms at local, regional, and national levels to optimize coverage of stories of interest highlighting the board’s initiatives and priorities.
• Engages external media to promote messages, stories, initiatives and achievements.
• Develops strong collaborative working relationships with the universities to advance enterprise-wide stories.
• Provides leadership and counsel to staff on marketing and communications opportunities.
• Provides insights and planning for ABOR and College Ready AZ websites to optimize utilization, user experience, and ongoing development.
• Support development, logistics, and management of strategic engagement and events.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field and 10 years of experience in a communications role. An equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skill, and abilities have been achieved will be considered. Professional communication experience in a higher education setting is preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Be a strong, collaborative leader with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Be an excellent project manager and attentive to deadlines.
• Be a strong and seasoned writer adept at utilizing various social, digital, and traditional communication channels.
• Be a curious and critical thinker with analytical skills.
• Be well-versed in multi-media communications and be able to cultivate fresh ideas for content strategy.
• Excel at creating new, comprehensive communication plans aligned with institutional goals.
• Be self-directed and motivated.
• Be familiar with regional and national print, broadcast and electronic media outlets, and social networks, including web-based and online media/information sites.
• Be an exceptional editor and master of Associated Press style.
• Be able to meet tight deadlines and adjust to changing priorities.
• Understand public higher education and related issues and be able to write about a diverse array of subject matter regarding public higher education.
• Be results-oriented and attentive to detail.

Working Environment

• The board office is located in downtown Phoenix.
• Work in an office setting and use of standard office equipment, such as printers, copiers, fax machine, telephone, and computer.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing
• Stand, sit, bend, kneel and walk for extended periods of time.

Department Statement

The Arizona Board of Regents is committed to ensuring access for qualified residents of Arizona to undergraduate and graduate institutions; promoting the discovery, application, and dissemination of new knowledge; extending the benefits of university activities to Arizona’s citizens outside the university; and maximizing the benefits derived from the state’s investment in education.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.