Director of Communication & Marketing (Job Id: 44336)

Job ID: 44336

Location: undefined

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of related experience.  An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted.  Grade EH. Salary Minimum $56.064. 

• 10 years of experience as an event planner
• Five years' experience as a community affairs director or as a communications director within higher education setting
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience with social media platforms along with website content management

The Director of Projects and Communications will oversee and manage major strategic, high-level Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) events and initiatives such as the President's Forum on Inclusive Excellence, diversity conferences, national and regional summits, and guest lectures hosted by the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  The preferred candidate will be experienced and have an established reputation for bringing this work to the attention of the national stage, connecting with local and national media to promote DEI initiatives taking place at UofL.  This position will also serve as the DEI Communication Specialist responsible for working with University Communications and Marketing to oversee internal and external communications and branding that elevates and demonstrates the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The person in this position will draft speeches for the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and develop an online presence that informs and highlights university DEI efforts on campus and in the community. This position is a key member of the Vice President's leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Some duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide the highest level of project management expertise to assist those making strategic decisions related to all communications and marketing within DEI office.
• Direct and manage all aspects of the division's national and regional sponsored events, including conferences, forums, summits, and lecture series.
• Oversee all DEI events/programs including guest speaker arrangements and logistics of events which may include work with media/local TV stations and connecting with the university community and local community.
• Oversee and supervise unit Program Coordinators regarding marketing, sponsorships, speakers, scholarships, registrations, and logistics for events. 
• Collaborate with the Office of Communications and Marketing to develop media advertisements and press releases; managing posts to social media and website content; creating and sending invitations and printing programs for events/programs.
• Schedule and attend meetings with key internal and external partners and service providers to ensure tasks are completed.
• Manage budgets, income, and expense reports.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

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