Communications and Marketing Manager - req# 31590

The College of Educationand Human Sciences (COEHS) at the University of New Mexico impacts the lives ofNew Mexicans daily and is looking for someone not only to tell those storiesbut also to become part of them. The COEHS invites applicants to be theCommunications and Marketing Manager. This position provides the opportunitynot only to define a critical component of the college but also to be a part ofthe initiatives and programs that impact the lives of New Mexicans.

The COEHS is seeking a dynamic individual who can help to amplify the work ofthe college by creating a clear and consistent singular thread through publicrelations, communications and marketing, and general outreach. The College iscomplex and large (more than 100 faculty and 1000 students), with 5 academicdepartments representing a number of disciplines, programs, research, as wellas community engagement throughout New Mexico and beyond. This person will providethe College with an identified staff member to coordinate and synthesize itsoverall communication and marketing needs to reach a variety of internal andexternal stakeholders.

This Communications and Marketing Manager will provide high-level managementand coordination of the College's communications, strategic marketing,outreach, and representation in promotional materials, including in print aswell as via social media. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Work directly with the administrative and leadership team of the COEHS to develop, manage, and lead communication plans and coordinated outreach to internal and external constituents;
• Lead, manage, and direct the development, implementation, and completion of strategic communication and marketing plans for the College;
• Establish, implement, and monitor short- and long-term communication, marketing, and outreach goals and objectives;
• Manage, lead, and supervise employee team and positions responsible for COEHS public relations, communications and marketing, and general outreach, to include work allocation, performance evaluation, coaching and training, and direct involvement in personnel actions;
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct direct outreach, communications, , and marketing efforts to internal and external COEHS stakeholders;
• Oversee, compose, design, and edit promotional, recruitment, and marketing materials in various written, audio/visual, and social media.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience.

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in coordinating, planning, and conducting media activities, special events, and marketing campaigns.
• Experience in current communications and marketing industry requirements and in developing and implementing
  communication and marketing strategies.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Project management experience.

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Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.