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.

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.