Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Director (Communications and Marketing)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations/Communications
Department	SAS - Dean's Office
Overview	The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is the largest academic unit of the University and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning humanities, life sciences, mathematical and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences and more than 100 majors and minors, centers, bureaus, and institutes.  SAS serves more than 20,000 students, has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni. SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of the University. We are committed to providing academic departments, programs, and centers in the School of Arts and Sciences with reliable and trusted service, clear policies and procedures, innovative technologies, and a commitment to administrative excellence and efficiency. The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Assistant Director (Communications and Marketing) for the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS). Among the key duties of this position are the following: The Assistant Director is responsible for high-level analysis in performing various strategic, analytical, communications, and administrative tasks for the SAS Executive Dean’s Office and the school and will act with considerable autonomy and responsibility in accomplishing those tasks and managing related projects. The position requires advanced skills in communications, marketing, research, writing, organization, project management, website content management, interpersonal communication, supervision, and high-level analytical and strategic thinking.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	77430.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	96515.500
Annual Maximum Salary	115601.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	URA-AFT Administrative
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor’s degree in English, Communication, Journalism, or related field. Seven years of experience in communications, journalism, public and media relations, and marketing.
Certifications/Licenses	Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver’s license would be required for this position.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Superior experience and skills in storytelling. Experience with web design, data gathering and analysis, and quantitative analysis. Demonstrated experience in news and feature writing as well as web and social copy development, proofreading, and editing. Experience in media relations, digital communications, publication production, and strategic communication planning. Experience in using and knowledge of current social media platforms for strategic communications or brand and reputation development. Excellent research, analysis, writing, interpersonal, collaborative, leadership, and organizational skills. Ability to work autonomously and a high-level of project management to oversee multiple high priority projects simultaneously while meeting project deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications	Advanced Degree preferred. Experience in or knowledge of higher education. Eight years of experience in communications, journalism, public and media relations, and marketing. Experience in project management platforms and knowledge of HTML and website software. Knowledge of SEO/SEM best practices. Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally within the school and university.
Equipment Utilized	Various office equipment, MS Office, as well as communication and editorial equipment and software. Experience with computer content management software. Familiarity with still and video photography. Knowledge and experience using project management programs and social media platforms.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Requires some evening and weekend work. Own transportation for travel to all RU-NB and Rutgers campuses as well as travel throughout the state. Occasional out of state travel.
Special Conditions	Clean Driving Record

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2439
Posting Open Date	09/15/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	College Ave (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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