Director of Creative Services, Communications and Marketing

Description

The Director of Creative Services drives the creative strategy to support the Universitys mission. This role oversees and inspires the creative team including design and video professionals ensuring alignment with the Universitys objectives. The Director of Creative Services shapes and directs creative efforts across all marketing and communication channels including web social media direct mail out-of-home and email. This position ensures brand consistency and standardization providing guidance and training to campus partners on the universitys brand guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of creative strategies that align with the Universitys mission enhancing compelling and cohesive storytelling across all channels including web social media email direct mail and out-of-home campaigns
• Responsible for developing brand strategy brand extensions and managing the Universitys comprehensive visual brand identity while guiding the division to ensure consistent and compelling representation across all communications materials and products.
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative campaigns that reflect the institutions goals and resonate with target audiences
• Supervises and inspires a team of creative professionals including designers and video specialists fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
• Manages relationships with agencies contractors and vendors to supplement the creative teams capabilities and scale to meet divisional needs
• Oversees the contracting process ensuring deliverables align with quality standards and budget requirements
• Provides mentorship feedback and professional development opportunities to team members
• Effectively manages resources timelines and workloads to ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining high-quality standards
• Serves as a resource and advisor to campus partners providing training and guidance on brand standards creative best practices and strategies
• Advocates for consistent representation of the universitys identity
• Collaborates with partners to ensure alignment with institutional objectives.
• Oversees the approval process for system-wide guidelines including strict compliance with logo usage and branding policies.
• Work with division team for workflow optimization data analytics resource allocation and other priorities as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess the following :

Knowledge

1. Branding and Creative Processes

2. Design and Multimedia Production

3. Marketing and Project Management

Skills

1. Creative Leadership and Strategy

2. Communication and Collaboration

3. Team Development

Abilities

1. Vision and Adaptability

2. Attention to Detail and Quality

3. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

Review of applications will begin October 9 2025 and continue until the position is received by this date will receive priority addition to the application an attached resume is required.

Qualifications

Minimum : Requires a Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Art Graphic Design or related field; and 5-7 years of professional experience in creative development and leadership; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Preferred : A Masters degree in Communications Marketing Art Graphic Design or related field; 10 years of professional experience; and higher education experience is preferred.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1