Responsibilities

• The Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications for Carolina Housing is responsible for leading the department’s marketing and communications efforts for housing services, facilities, and programs.
• This position develops and implements an integrated, strategic approach to communications and marketing that engages students and their families and supports departmental priorities.
• The primary goal of the position is to maximize participation across housing initiatives, with an emphasis on maintaining full occupancy in undergraduate and graduate housing; increasing student staff and residential learning program applications; and supporting conference services utilization.
• The Assistant Director promotes the value of on-campus living through clear, consistent, and effective messaging.
• This position provides strategic direction and oversight for Carolina Housing communications and marketing initiatives and leads the marketing team.
• The Assistant Director oversees departmental websites, social media platforms, print and digital publications, and campuswide messaging, and develops communications strategies for complex and highly visible projects.
• This position also oversees department branding and design within housing facilities and office spaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with strong attention to detail, professionalism and organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• An ability to adapt easily and problem-solve when necessary.
• Strong marketing orientation.
• Ability to think strategically and manage multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred

• Prior experience working in a university setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to the diverse populations we serve.
• Experience with social media, graphic and web design.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.