Associate Director of Communications

TempleUniversity's Tyler School of Art and Architecture issearchingforan Associate Director, Communications! Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: A hybrid work schedule Fullmedical,dental,visioncoverage Paid time off 9 Federally Observed Paid Holidays 3 Personal Days Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITIONFREE A generousretirementplanandsomuch more! SalaryRange: $63,000 - $70,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source. Position Summary Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Strategic Communications, the Associate Director of Communications develops and implements strategic communications and marketing for the Tyler School of Art and Architecture with a primary focus on Tyler’s website and digital marketing for various audiences. The Associate Director will work as part of the communications team to develop, execute and measure strategies, tactics and campaigns that enhance visibility, build enrollment, and strengthen reputation nationally and internationally. The role also collaborates with various departments and personnel across the school, including Admissions, Development, Advising, IT, Department Heads, Program Heads and Faculty. Required Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree and at least four (4) years of directly related strategic communications experience. • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred Education and Experience • Master’s degree • Knowledge of the visual arts, the built environment and research in a higher education context. Required Skills and Abilities • Strong web and print design experience, including UX/UI. • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. • Experience in content management systems (CMS), Drupal preferred. • Customer service orientation. • Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work and collaborate with varied constituencies. • Problem-solving skills. • Self-motivated and able to work independently. • Demonstrated organizational skills, along with the ability to be detail-oriented; able to multitask efficiently. • Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including SEO, social media strategies, and content distribution. • Experience with digital and email marketing, social media metrics, Google analytics, and website architecture. Essential Functions of the Position • Oversee and manage Tyler School of Art and Architecture website, ensuring content is up-to-date, user-friendly, and aligned with web accessibility standards and branding guidelines. • Develop efficient and effective workflows for content creation, review, and approval processes. • Collaborate with the Admissions team to develop and implement digital campaigns, web content, and social media strategies that drive enrollment. • Translate analytics insights into actionable recommendations to design and optimize enrollment and admissions campaigns. • Regularly track key performance metrics to assess campaign effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. • Grow analytical insights, research, and tools to influence strategic marketing and communication decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, developing and leading Google Analytics knowledge for the team to make strategic web and content decisions. • Oversee design and production of print materials. This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department. Temple Universityis committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement:In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Reportcontains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.