Assistant Director for MarCom Operations AS6374
About The Position
The Assistant Director for MarCom Operations leads the systems, processes and people that move the Department of Brand Management's work from concept to completion. This role is the operational backbone of the department — owning project management infrastructure, building the systems, timelines and budget models that support college- and division-level MarCom strategy, overseeing the planning and execution of large-scale events produced on behalf of Brand Management, and ensuring creative and communications work is delivered on time, on budget and on brand. Serving as the connective tissue across creative, digital, media and partner teams, the Assistant Director keeps every stakeholder informed and accountable to their role from kickoff through delivery. Will utilize skills in project management, event planning and production, workflow and systems design, budget modeling, and cross-functional coordination to keep the department's work organized, on schedule, and aligned with institutional, divisional and college priorities. This role also manages service-level agreements with deans and other university leaders, defining the scope, deliverables and expectations for the central team's partnership with colleges and divisions. These efforts align with OSU's strategic marketing and communications plan which prioritizes recruitment, retention and reputation management. Must have an understanding of integrated marketing and communications operations, project management systems and methodologies, budget and resource planning, and the logistics of producing high-visibility events. The individual should demonstrate self-direction, creativity and strategic thinking in finding new opportunities to showcase Oklahoma State University. About our team: The Department of Brand Management oversees all representations of the Oklahoma State University brand. Our areas of expertise include media relations, crisis communications, internal/external messaging, branding, advertising, recruitment communications, visual media, digital strategy and more. This department aims to advance OSU’s land-grant mission and demonstrate its global impact through creative communications that support student success, elevate brand reputation, engage the Cowboy family, and serve the state of Oklahoma and beyond.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, communications, business, event/hospitality management or a related field.
- Degree must be conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in project management, event management, marketing/communications operations or a related area.
- Demonstrated success managing complex projects and/or large-scale events from planning through execution.
- Proficiency with project management software (Asana strongly preferred).
- Strong organizational, budgeting, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management, event management, marketing/communications operations or a related area.
- Experience in higher education or a large, complex organization.
- Supervisory experience.
- Advanced Asana experience or certification; PMP or equivalent.
- Familiarity with marketing/creative production workflows.
Responsibilities
- Own project management infrastructure.
- Build systems, timelines, and budget models to support MarCom strategy.
- Oversee planning and execution of large-scale events.
- Ensure creative and communications work is delivered on time, on budget, and on brand.
- Serve as connective tissue across creative, digital, media, and partner teams.
- Keep stakeholders informed and accountable.
- Manage service-level agreements with deans and university leaders.
- Define scope, deliverables, and expectations for central team partnerships with colleges and divisions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
