Director, Marketing Communications I

The University of Central Florida seeks a Director, Marketing Communications I to lead the coordination and dissemination of all college communications, marketing efforts, news stories, publicity materials, annual report, and social media presence for the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience leading strategic communications for a complex organization, preferably within a research university, STEM-focused college, or academic research environment
• Hands-on experience overseeing digital communications, including websites, social media platforms, email campaigns, and analytics-driven content strategy
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate, and polished content for a variety of audiences and purposes
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supervising professional staff and student employees, with the ability to mentor, set priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong background in media relations and storytelling, including pitching stories to local, state, and national outlets and translating complex technical or scientific content for broad audiences
• Experience producing high-profile materials such as annual reports, college showcases, promotional collateral, and executive communications
• Event management experience supporting academic, industry, recruiting, and outreach initiatives, including symposiums, career fairs, and public-facing programs
• Familiarity with brand management in a higher education or public-sector environment, ensuring consistent messaging and visual identity
• Experience working with CRM/contact management systems, segmentation strategies, and constituent communications
• Master’s degree in communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more

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