Director of Marketing and Communications

Wichita, KS (On-site)

$76K/yr – $103K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing leadership across a Center of Expertise to shape strategy, talent development, and brand initiatives.

  • Own oversight of marketing programs and talent development
  • Must-have: leadership experience in marketing/COE context
  • Standout: proven brand strategy and cross-functional collaboration

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Marketing department. Lead, manage and direct key initiatives, programs, departments and/or priorities within given market or Center of Expertise (COE).
  • Contribute to and is accountable for operational planning, coordination and decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic processes associated with the market or COE.
  • Oversee ongoing talent stewardship and succession planning, including developing, coaching and managing people. Provide some day-to-day operational support.
  • Manage brand equity.?Contributes to product and service innovation, differentiation, design and positioning efforts.
  • Facilitate the implementation of brand strategies designed to raise awareness, preference and choice with patients, consumers, physicians and associates.

Requirements

  • What Minimum Qualifications You'll Need Education: - High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Preferred

  • Proven experience in community-based marketing and referral development in healthcare or senior living.
  • Skilled at proactively building relationships with diverse community and clinic partners.
  • Experienced in supervising intake or admissions teams and driving enrollment outcomes.
  • Strong track record in referral management, dedicating most time to external marketing and partnerships.
  • Comfortable working in established, branded teams while maintaining and growing the brand.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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Ascension Living

Ascension Living is a faith-based nonprofit senior living organization. With 26 senior communities and supportive programs across nine states and the District of Columbia, our mission is simple: to help create new opportunities for older adults to live their best lives and answer God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. As part of Ascension–one of the nation’s leading Catholic health systems–we proudly serve nearly 4,000 older adults and employ more than 2,700 team members.Looking for rewarding career opportunities? We care for you so you can care for our residents. We offer career growth opportunities and benefits that fit your life and family. Associates enjoy generous paid time off, tuition assistance and flexible scheduling options. Learn more today! https://jobs.ascension.org/us/ascension-living

Founded in 2014
St Louis, Missouri, USA
368 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
17.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$67.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.7%
Direct
41.5%
Referral
6.8%
Social
9.3%
Paid
1.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~368

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (2% of company)

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