Director of Marketing and Communications
Company: Northern Illinois University
Location: DeKalb
Posted on: November 10, 2016
Job Description:
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at Northern
Illinois University (NIU) is seeking a director of marketing and
communications. The anticipated start date for this proposed
position is January 1, 2017. Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive teaching and
research institution with a diverse and international student body
of approximately 20,000. NIU is included in the Research
Universities High Research Activity and Community Engaged
Institution categories by the Carnegie Foundation and is a member
of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. NIU is
located in DeKalb, IL, 60 miles west of Chicago. For information
about NIU and DeKalb, visit http://niu.edu/visit/dekalb.shtml. The College of Visual and Performing Arts NIUs College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is comprised
of three schools, each with award-winning educational programs,
exciting performances and exhibits, and outstanding art studios,
theatres, practice spaces and concert halls. Students have the
opportunity to explore their creativity while receiving support and
guidance from our world-renowned faculty. In addition, CVPA hosts
the Community School of the Arts and the Art Museum, with serves a
broad constituency from pre-school children to senior citizens. For
more information, visit http://vpa.niu.edu Description of the Position The director will report to the Dean of the CVPA and work
closely with the Universitys Division of Marketing and
Communication on an integrated marketing and communications effort.
The director will: develop and advance a College communications
strategy; lead the College's public relations, social media, and
marketing activities; and direct all aspects of creating,
producing, and distributing print and or electronic materials to
the broad set of constituents and partners, internal and external.
Working with the Dean and the School Directors, the director may
also serve as the liaison between the CVPA and key university
units. REQUIRED SKILLS Successful candidates must have: At least five years of experience in the field of
communications, journalism, marketing or public relations. Direct experience working in the visual and/or performing
arts. Understanding of the unique nature of the arts on the university
campus. Ability to listen to, and utilize expertise of, faculty in the
College. Excellent writing, editing and verbal skills, and the use of the
web, social media and emerging technologies. Ability to identify communication goals in the framework of
overall marketing and public relations goals and develop clear,
focused communications strategy to meet those goals. Superior customer service skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and willingness to
"go the extra mile." Ability to meet deadlines and be accommodating to "urgent"
projects. Ability to perform well under pressure and have the ability to
juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to build and maintain business relationships through
excellent diplomacy, negotiation, and trust. A Bachelors degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or
Visual or Performing Arts field required. PREFERRED SKILLS Strongest consideration will be given to candidates with: Marketing and communications experience in a university, other
educational organization, or in a similar not-for-profit setting
expressly for visual and/or performing arts Supervisory Experience. MATERIALS Provide a letter of application, current resume/vita, and
contact information for at least 5 reference to Susan Carter,
College of Visual and Performing Arts, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb IL 60115 scarter@niu.edu. Applications complete
and on file by December 10, 2016 will receive priority review.
Search will remain open until filled. In compliance with the Illinois Campus Security Act, before an
offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a
pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal
background check. In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is
an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion,
age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to
professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable
federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. NIU
recognizes Dual Career issues. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be
required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United
States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification document form upon hire.
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