Job Seekers, Welcome to AMA Dallas/Fort Worth Career Center
Search Filters
Use this area to filter your search results. Each filter option allows for multiple selections.
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District
El Cajon, California
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District
El Cajon, California
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
NEW! NEW!
Loading... Please wait.
Details
Posted: 02-Jul-25
Location: Syracuse, New York
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 6336347
Executive Director for Marketing and Communications
Job #: 041999
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $125,000 - $180,000
Hours:
Standard University business hours.
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
As Whitman publicly launches & executes its 2030 Transformation Plan, a bold vision to become a top 25 undergraduate business school in the next five years, elevating the schools brand visibility, reputation, & strategic communications will be critical. The Executive Director will serve as the senior leader and oversee a team responsible for aligning all messaging with Whitmans strategic priorities, academic excellence, & market positioning.
This role is critical to driving awareness of our distinctive programs, promoting faculty thought leadership, improving student recruitment, & deepening engagement across all stakeholders including alumni, donors, families, & industry partners. With national rankings rising and new investments in faculty, research, & student outcomes, Whitman must magnify its voice nationally through coordinated, high impact marketing & storytelling.
The Executive Director will lead the schools transformation of our communications infrastructure, modernizing digital strategy, strengthening media relations, & merging messaging across departments. This position ensures Whitman is consistently represented as a forward-thinking, innovative business school committed to excellence & impact. As we enter our next phase of growth, this role is vital to our long-term reputation, national & global reach, & relevance.
This role is critical to driving awareness of our distinctive programs, promoting faculty thought leadership, improving student recruitment, & deepening engagement across all stakeholders including alumni, donors, families, & industry partners. With national rankings rising and new investments in faculty, research, & student outcomes, Whitman must magnify its voice nationally through coordinated, high impact marketing & storytelling.
The Executive Director will lead the schools transformation of our communications infrastructure, modernizing digital strategy, strengthening media relations, & merging messaging across departments. This position ensures Whitman is consistently represented as a forward-thinking, innovative business school committed to excellence & impact. As we enter our next phase of growth, this role is vital to our long-term reputation, national & global reach, & relevance.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Ability to develop and execute successful communications strategies and campaigns, with 10+ years of relevant experience in positions of increasing responsibility, and 5+ years in a supervisory or management capacity.
- Exemplary communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives at the same time.
- Savvy ability to build relationships and accomplish goals both internally and externally.
- Current or prior experience in higher education, business is preferred but not required.
- Valid drivers license required.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of best practice in digital and social media strategies and execution.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the Whitman School.
Responsibilities:
Branding, storytelling and communications leadership:
- Lead brand strategy in support of recruiting, enrollment, job placement, philanthropy & partnerships.
- Oversee the marketing & comms program to align with Whitmans strategies & priorities.
- Promote Whitman to internal & external stakeholders with messaging that differentiates & elevates our program.
- Implement best practices & evaluate resources to maximize return on investment.
- Work in collaboration with SUs central team to achieve strategic coverage & align with brand standards.
- Optimize web & digital platforms.
- Oversee creative services & content for digital, social, print & other materials.
Organizational leadership:
- Supervise and lead a team of marketing and communications professionals, including assessing, identifying, and addressing the needs or gaps in staffing, budget, infrastructure, critical capabilities and external resources.
- Effectively communicate to direct reports and the team as well as key internal constituents (e.g., students, faculty and staff) in conveying the overall organizational vision, plan, and execution.
- Lead, direct and manage the transition of department and unit goals into priorities and the work of individual team members; regularly communicating about long-term goals to reinforce the larger vision and priorities.
- Effectively delegate projects, assignments, and specific areas of responsibility to staff while ensuring consistent communication, efficiency, and production amongst the department.
- Support and monitor progress of staff members. Deliberately develop pathways for professional growth and future leadership needs of the department.
Collaboration with other units:
- Lead the collaboration with the universitys central marketing and communications teams, as well as Advancement and External Engagement teams as needed, to ensure overall brand management and alignment, strategy and execution.
- Manage selection, oversight and relationships with external vendors, agencies, and consultants to extend and make efficient use of staff and resources for MARCOMM purposes.
- Work closely with advancement to align a development communications plan to drive donor awareness and engagement through compelling messaging and tools.
- Implement and oversee a structure with individual departments and programs to prioritize internal goals and requests, structure operational procedures for communications, and establish workflows in Whitman communications that foster productivity and efficiency.
- Create and execute on workshops and training sessions to increase internal capabilities in media relations, social media communications, and understanding of branding strategies.
- Translate broader strategies into clear, specific objectives and plans for divisions and individuals.
Communications:
- Lead the development of a strategic communications plan and process for the dean and senior leaders.
- Communicate priorities and successes to target audiences and support key initiatives through effective communications materials (digital content, social media, presentations, videos, emails, etc.).
- Engage with leaders and department heads throughout Whitman to remain current on organizational strengths and priorities and to communicate and involve those leaders in the communications agenda
- Prepare regular reports for key stakeholders and partners on communication performance and impact, including with key performance indicators identified in Whitmans transformation plan.
- Additional related duties as required or deemed appropriate to the accomplishments of the responsibilities and functions related to this position.
About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
Application Deadline:
Full Consideration By:
To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/109988
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The Universitys contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency
jeid-4029202a380e4940a81c6c0ad98a2267
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a place where talent, desire, and opportunity thrive. In 12 different schools and colleges that span the liberal arts and professional disciplines, students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, create, and break boundaries.
The University is also a vital part of the community, providing services as well as being a leader in employee benefits, work-life and organizational development, training, student employment, staff relations, and workforce diversity.
Syracuse itself is located at the crossroads of New York State, and offers a lush landscape of seasons. From fun-filled summers in the Finger Lakes to snowy winters that thrill outdoor sports enthusiasts, the area truly has something for everyone.
More Jobs from This Employer
https://careers.amadfw.com/jobs/21462994/executive-director-for-marketing-and-communications
Loading. Please wait.