Assistant Director, Marketing

San Jose, CA (On-site)

$85K/yr – $107K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own campus marketing with partners by shaping a multi-channel, compliant communications program for Student Union and related campus groups.

  • Partnerships & Campus Marketing: align messaging with SJSU Marketing & Communications, Associated Students, and campus partners.
  • Brand, Publications & Accessibility: manage branding, annual reporting, docs, and accessibility standards across channels.
  • Campaign & Project Leadership: run varied marketing projects, streamline workflows, and ensure on-time delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and support a partnership with SJSU Marketing & Communications and Associated Students
  • Oversee the Student Union, Inc. brand, Annual Reporting, and official document posting and creation for the 501c3 status
  • Oversee multiple and competing demands for small- and large-scale marketing projects for a diverse client portfolio of programs and initiatives
  • Oversee websites, social media, and third-party platform management; printed and electronic materials, corporation annual report and budget summary
  • Collaborate with marketing on CSU and university compliances including accessibility, VPAT, TRIA and Commerce execution
  • Create, implement and track targeted marketing plans and campaigns with a focus on digital marketing and communications tactics
  • Decide on resource allocation within a marketing budget, select media mix, and collaborate on content creation and design assets
  • Collaborate with marketing team, web/IT and enrollment services teams, and with Student Union, Student Affairs and the SJSU Campus community
  • Manage multiple and competing demands for small- and large-scale marketing projects; lead project work and ensure successful completion
  • Optimize workflows, improve efficiencies, develop effective client communication strategies, and lead innovation in marketing methods for student outreach

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic arts, public relations, public administration or closely related field or similar field and a minimum of 3 years of marketing-related experience
  • A master’s degree is preferred
  • At least 3-5 years experience in marketing, web design, and technical writing equivalent work experience
  • Two years or more supervisory experience in a higher education marketing environment is preferred
  • Strong computer skills and substantial knowledge of MS Office and Google products are required
  • Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise copy and edit written material quickly and accurately; knowledge of MLA style and the AP Stylebook
  • Ability to supervise staff and delegate work effectively in a team environment; supervisory experience should include evaluation, assessment, and motivation of marketing staff
  • Knowledge of current and online marketing strategies, social media platforms, web analytics and graphic design skills
  • Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficiency with Content Management Systems
  • Ability to work with a widely diverse university community and campus partners
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may require occasional nights and weekends

Preferred

  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Two years or more supervisory experience in a higher education marketing environment is preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (fully paid on selected packages by the company for the employee and dependents)
  • Life and Supplemental Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • paid Holidays
  • 403(b) retirement program
  • tuition reimbursement
  • employee development opportunities and more
  • Post-Employment Benefits: lifetime retiree medical and dental coverage to eligible employees and their dependents who retire at age 55 and have 5 or more years of employment with the Student Union, Inc.
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SJSU Student Union

San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in Silicon Valley. The founding campus of the California State University system, SJSU takes pride in a faculty and student body that is active in hands-on learning, research, community service and the arts. What powers us changes our world.SJSU CAREER CENTERsjsu.edu/careercenterHire SpartansThe SJSU Career Center connects tens of thousands of employers to current students and alumni. Get connected to Spartan talent by registering as an employer at sjsu.joinhandshake.com. Visit sjsu.edu/careercenter for help with recruiting strategies.Mentor SpartansThe transition from college to career can be stressful and uncertain. Help Spartans prepare for the next steps in their careers by sharing your journey with students who are interested in your professional path. Join the professional mentor community at bit.ly/sjsu2career.SJSU ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONsjsualumni.com Since 1873, the SJSU Alumni Association has endeavored to connect graduates to their alma mater and each other, while adding value to the SJSU degree. Today, the Alumni Association continues to serve the university's 226,000+ network of graduates. The association annually hosts a variety of social and recreational events. The association offers members an assortment of benefits that range from medical insurance to life insurance to merchandise and travel discounts to access to the SJSU Career Center.

San Jose, California, USA
10K employees (585 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.2M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$31.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
57.5%
Direct
36.7%
Referral
5%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~10K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
392 (4% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$937.1K
Last Raise
$637.1K
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2024
    Grant • $637.1K
  • Nov 2023
    Grant • $300K

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