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Director of Communications & Marketing, College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Apr 28, 2026 | |
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Director of Communications & Marketing, College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs Director of Communications & Marketing, College of Urban Planning & Public Affairs Hiring Department: College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, Dean's Office Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040468 Posting Close Date: May 18, 2026 Salary: $85,000-$105,000 We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. Applicant's rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Position Summary The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA) is seeking a Director of Communications and Marketing. This role is integral to the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive communications as well as the integrated marketing plan that increases the visibility and enhancement of the college's reputation. The Director will work with CUPPA faculty and staff on the creation of communication tools and strategies to enhance and promote: student recruitment, retention, and development; alumni engagement; teaching and research excellence; community engagement; and internal communications. They will oversee the development and execution of communication efforts using multiple media platforms (print, social media, web, email, video, etc.) and monitoring the return on investment for each platform. The Director will also collaborate closely with UIC Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC) and peers across campus in representing the College in media and communication matters. Duties & Responsibilities Develop, implement, and evaluate the communications, marketing, promotion, recruitment, and social media strategies, as well as the branding, style guides and standards initiatives (hereafter "communication efforts") for the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA). Provide oversight of website design and management for websites across all CUPPA units and projects to assure College branding and optimize College goals. Lead and coordinate communication efforts across the College and work closely with CUPPA Administration, Advancement, Student Affairs, and campus Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC), with input from unit contacts, faculty, and students to ensure that resulting messaging, platforms, content, design, branding, and communication efforts accurately represent the College's mission and values while also reaching a wide audience. Oversee the production, writing, reviewing, editing, and approval processes for all marketing and communications materials in various formats/media in support of the College's teaching, research, and engagement missions to ensure accuracy; consistency with broader college and campus marketing, branding and fundraising efforts; and effective, targeted distribution. Manage communication efforts, including timely social media activities, with key internal and external stakeholders in a prompt, proactive, and innovative manner. Serve as the CUPPA liaison to SMC, University Alumni publications, and other internal and external stakeholders as needed. May serve on campus committees. Develop, implement, monitor, and leverages CUPPA data and metrics collection processes related to communication and marketing efforts in order to evaluate and inform creative innovation, efficiency, distribution, and cost effectiveness decisions in all areas. Maintain and regularly update College listservs to optimize internal communications. Prepare and oversee the budget for the College's communications and marketing activities. Identify and manage related vendors and vendor relationships. For fullest consideration, please apply by Monday, May 11, 2025. Application materials must include cover letter, current resume and three professional references. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related social sciences field required. A minimum of five years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field, with preference to such experience in higher education (e.g. in an office of alumni relations, admissions, recruitment, advancement and/or development) or a non-profit organization. Preferred Qualifications Solid understanding of web content management, web accessibility and search engine optimization, and comfort with trends and best practices for higher education digital communications strategies. Excellent communications, presentation, organization, and computer/pc skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other related software and database applications. Excellent verbal and written communication across multiple platforms including print, digital, video, and other content- and marketing-related platforms. Solid understanding of traditional, digital, and social media communications and marketing concepts and principles. Understanding of higher education marketing. Experienced content producer, editor, and writer with familiarity with the range of content channels available to advance institutional communications and marketing strategies. Experience with both social media and graphic design. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19532?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-023931df7a091a4fab11babbba4246dd | |