Storyteller and Manager, Marketing and Communications

Storyteller and Manager, Marketing and Communications
Job Number
Full/Part Time
Schedule
Salary
29900403 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $87,300 - $125,300
Position Information

The Manager of Marketing and Communications will create a comprehensive communications and marketing plan to promote student success opportunities and programs offered by Undergraduate Education. Additionally, the incumbent, in coordination with the VPDUE, will plan high impact campus communications that tell the story of Undergraduate Education and the associated high value outcomes our services create. Communications pieces produced can include written, visual, digital and electronic communications. This position develops strategies to enhance the website and social media platforms for Undergraduate and its units. Research trends and recommends new strategies for communication, social media engagement and brand management. Requires a thorough will lead brand building and direct the marketing and communications efforts by delivering relevant content amongst students, faculty, staff, alumni, and corporate partners understanding and sensitivity to the issues and challenges faced by higher education in the state and nation, and UC Riverside, which is an institution designated as an MSI, HSI, HSRI, AANAPISI, Pell Grant and a first generation student serving campus.

This position is primarily in-person, on campus, with hybrid work options as business allows.

The salary range for the Storyteller and Manager, Marketing and Communications is $84,100 - $157,500 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $120,800 annually. We base placement within these ranges on the individual's qualifications as they relate to this position.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment.

Education
Education Requirements
Degree
Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Experience
Experience
Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
Special Conditions
Special Condition
Requirement
Travel Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required
Minimum Requirements

Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical applications to direct professional technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
Advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information.
Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communication plans.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills.
Demonstrated skills serving a diverse student population, particularly work with institutions designated as an MSI and/or HSI and/or AANAPISI.

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.

Excellent diplomatic skills in interaction with people, organizations and community friends and supporters of Undergraduate Education at UCR.

Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and/or health sciences.

Strong knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices and infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, issues in higher education and UCR's diverse student population.

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices supporting equity in higher education.

Demonstrated skill aligning communication strategic plan with divisional goals, campus academic goals, and UE's student success goals.

Demonstrated skills working with California, Inland Empire student populations, or similar context.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
  


• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
  


• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
  


• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
  


• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
  


• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
  

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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