Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing, UNLV Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement [R0154018]

Responsibilities

• The Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing provides strategic communications and marketing leadership for the UNLV Foundation and Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement.
• the position develops and implements communications and marketing strategies that advance philanthropic priorities, strengthen constituent engagement, support fundraising objectives, and enhance institutional reputation.
• The position provides strategic leadership for media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and public visibility initiatives.
• The Director coordinates integrated communications efforts that promote the impact of philanthropy, alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, donor investment, and institutional achievement.
• The position ensures communications are coordinated, audience-focused, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities.
• The Director manages strategic communications planning, media relations, content development, digital communications, social media, publications, website content, marketing campaigns, brand consistency, and communications analytics.
• The position collaborates with division leadership, advancement professionals, university partners, donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders to strengthen visibility, engagement, and philanthropic support.
• The position exercises independent judgment in developing messaging, managing communications initiatives, coordinating media engagement, and recommending approaches to communications and stakeholder needs, consistent with established priorities and delegated authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, English or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 7-10 years of experience.
• Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
• This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain work authorization throughout employment.

Preferred

• Master's degree preferred; 10+ years of experience preferred; 7-9 years of supervisory experience preferred; 7-9 years of management experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including: - Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays - Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision - Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs - No state income tax - Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools - Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents - Employee recognition and appreciation programs - UNLV athletics ticket discounts - Statewide employee purchase program discounts - RebelCard discounts on and off campus - Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost - Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles - Connect with colleagues with shared interests - Personal and professional development opportunities - A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard - Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage