Senior Director

Lubbock

42376BR

Arts and Sciences

Position Description

Manages and directs the day to day operations of a research center/institute or medium sized department. Plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of the center/institute/department. Develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments and one program, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has approximately 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.

Major/Essential Functions

• Direct and manage all College of Arts and Sciences marketing, advertising, public relations, communications campaigns, and multimedia projects.
• Strategically lead and deploy consistent messaging and marketing campaigns to target audiences, including but not limited to, College of Arts and Sciences alumni, donors, prospective students, and internal constituencies.
• Develop an overall college communication strategy and build cross channel marketing campaigns that advance the interests of the college including research, fundraising, student enrollment, key media coverage, and related priorities.
• Manage and lead staff that includes but is not limited to Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications, Senior Designer, Media Relations Coordinator, Events Coordinator, and Assistant Director of Events & Alumni Relations.
• Coordinate the production of marketing materials associated with the college and its primary communications channels including the dedicated college website, social media channels, email marketing, and more.
• Interface and build rapport with College of Arts and Sciences administration, faculty, staff, alumni, and students, as well as with TTU's central Office of Marketing & Communications.
• Management and content planning of all official College of Arts and Sciences print and digital communications channels.
• Provide communications and marketing support to alumni relations, development, and recruiting teams, including in the form of event planning, communications campaigns, and management.
• Provide internal communications support to the Office of the Dean.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Six years progressively responsible management experience. Additional education beyond Bachelor's may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in marketing, public relations, advertising, creative media industries, or similar, plus experience in higher education.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Portfolio and/or Video, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Family

Communications & Marketing

Job Sub Family

Communications & Marketing Generalist

Annualized Pay Range

$115,600 - $150,300 - $185,000

Hourly Pay Range

$55.58 - $72.26 - $88.94

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.