Assistant Director/Manager of Marketing

Office of University Communications

Position

This is a full time, permanent position responsible for enhancing the understanding, support and image of the University through targeted and comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. The salary range is $45,000 to $55,000 (DOQ) with a full benefits package including over 4 weeks of paid vacation.

Responsibilities

Develops short- and long-range marketing strategies to advance organizational objectives and improve communication of essential University messages.

Manages the development of print and electronic advertising and marketing materials.

Assists media relations efforts through a campus news beat system, sharing coverage responsibilities with the News Bureau/Media Coordinator, including writing news releases, articles, PSAs, and pitches. 

Responds to media inquiries.

Develops and implements marketing plans through collaboration with the University’s Marketing Committee.

Enhances and creates new marketing relationships and partnerships.

Assists the director in managing crisis related communications.

Recruits, supervises and mentors student interns.

Manages the office in the director’s absence.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as marketing communications, public relations, media relations or journalism.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.

Experience in development and implementation of marketing/communications plans.

Demonstrated professional writing and verbal communication skills.

Ability to effectively work with diverse faculty, students, administrators, media representatives, community organizations and the general public.

Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and efficiently prioritize assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.

Familiarity with new technologies to improve communications efforts. 

About the Department

Western Washington University's Office of University Communications is responsible for overall communications activities for the University, including targeted marketing communications and image development, media relations, selected publications for external and internal constituencies, and emergency response.  Communicates the University's mission, goals, accomplishments, activities and programs to diverse audiences.

About the University

The University sits on a wooded hill with a spectacular view of the northern Puget Sound and scenic San Juan Islands. The metro areas of Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. are within 85 and 55 miles respectively. The Cascade Mountains, including Mt. Baker ski resort, are only an hour away. The University enrolls 12,000 students and is a highly ranked comprehensive university with an emphasis on quality undergraduate education. For more information, go to www.wwu.edu.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and letter of application addressing how you meet the above qualifications and your reason for interest in the position, and names and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Postal Mail:

Paul Cocke

Asst Director Search #06EA-01

Western Washington University

516 High Street, MS- 9011

Bellingham, WA 98225-9011

Courier Services:

Paul Cocke

Asst Director Search #06EA-01

Western Washington University

Office of Communications

516 High Street – Old Main 300

Bellingham, WA 98225

Review of applications will begin November 3, 2006. Position is open until filled.

For questions and additional information:

Phone:    360.650.3350

Website:  www.wwu.edu/depts/ucomm

Email:      paul.cocke@wwu.edu

Fax:       360.650.6817

WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, Vietnam-era veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. For disability accommodation, call the ADA Coordinator at 360.650.7410 or 360.650.7696 (TTY). All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before beginning work at WWU.

WWU is committed to fostering a safe learning and working environment. Our Annual Campus Security Report can be viewed at www.wwu.edu/depts/vpsa/asr.htm and includes information on campus crime and WWU safety policies and procedures. For a paper copy, call Human Resources at 360.650.3774. For alternate formats, call 360.650.3839.

For additional information about Western Washington University, visit

http://www.acadweb.wwu.edu/hr/Employment/profilewwu.htm