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As part of a dynamic leadership team within the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Assistant Director of Communications will oversee our creative and collaborative communications team, which is responsible for strategic mass communication, marketing and outreach efforts to prospective students, their families and other internal and external audiences. Reporting to the Associate Director of Communications, this position will collaborate with leadership to implement short- and long-term communication strategies to positively impact enrollment goals on the OSU-Stillwater and OSU-Tulsa campuses. The assistant director will manage and direct daily operations of the communications functions of the department, including creating engaging content, assigning projects, establishing deadlines and executing a robust communication strategy for email, print, social media, web, events and more. Specifically, the assistant director will oversee transfer communication strategy and execute tactics related to transfer recruitment for OSU-Tulsa and OSU-Stillwater. This position will collaborate across the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in Stillwater and Tulsa working closely with the recruitment, data and new student experience teams to meet enrollment goals, ensure quality control. Additionally, the assistant director will work closely with campus partners and other key stakeholders to elevate, align and execute the communication strategy.
Some evening and weekend activities may be required in order to meet the needs of prospective students and their parents. Assistant director will be required to be present on the OSU-Stillwater campus one day per week.
Driving conditions vary with the weather
Ability to lift 45 lbs (recruitment materials)
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is on OSU-Tulsa Campus. For full consideration, please attach cover letter, resume and three professional references to the application.
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations or related field
Three or more years of successful experience in communications, including demonstrated leadership of full-time professional staff and/or student staff. Strategic leadership in building collaborative, outcome-focused teams to communicate goals, implement initiatives and execute communication tactics. A team-oriented attitude with attention to detail and superior organizational skills. Related work experience in communications, social media, website editing, content creation, video editing, graphic design, publishing and campaign implementation and planning.
Valid driver's license
Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate and interpret goals, including demonstrated proficiency in the use of AP style and adaptive writing and storytelling.
Knowledge of communications and ability to align content with audience needs. Detailed project management experience and problem-solving skills. Must be creative, learn quickly and adapt to quickly changing environment. Must possess leadership and collaborative skills.
Ability to establish and carry out strategies set by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Division of Enrollment Management. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and serve as a key member of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions Leadership Team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
Four or more years of demonstrated leadership of full-time professional staff and/or student staff, including experience managing a team and collaborating with campus partners within a higher education setting, preferably admissions or enrollment management.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement communication strategies for short-term and long-term organizational objectives and goals. Strategic planning to maximize communication efforts, including experience executing a robust communication flow to multiple audiences (first-time freshmen, transfers, international students, parents and other key stakeholders), communication funnel management, CRM database and project management software experience.
Experience marketing to or communicating with transfer student population preferred.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
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