Associate Director of Marketing and Strategic Engagement

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

19h

About The Position

Position Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of UDRI, The Associate Director of Marketing and Strategic Engagement leads the planning and execution of integrated marketing, communications, and high-visibility engagement activities that advance the organization’s reputation, stakeholder relationships, and growth objectives. This role oversees brand stewardship and messaging across platforms while ensuring a coordinated, professional experience for executive meetings, change management initiatives, Board of Trustees activities, client visits, tours, and conferences. The position works closely with senior leadership to translate institutional priorities into compelling communications and memorable engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field plus a minimum of 6 years of experience, OR a master’s degree plus a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience leading a team of marketing and communications professionals and managing external vendors or agency partners to meet organizational objectives.
• Ability to create and execute integrated marketing, communications, and engagement initiatives across multiple platforms.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience translating complex technical or research materials into clear, compelling messages for a variety of audiences.
• Experience responding to sensitive inquiries and managing high-visibility communications with discretion.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership to support executive-level meetings, Board of Trustees engagements, client visits, and high-profile conferences.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders at various levels to achieve organizational goals.
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a defense contractor or technical research environment.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools for website analytics, digital engagement metrics, and campaign performance evaluation to inform decision-making.
• Experience creating graphic design content using Adobe Creative Cloud or similar applications.
• Successful experience in developing marketing and communications strategies that enhance organizational reputation and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning and execution of integrated marketing, communications, and high-visibility engagement activities
• Oversees brand stewardship and messaging across platforms
• Ensures a coordinated, professional experience for executive meetings, change management initiatives, Board of Trustees activities, client visits, tours, and conferences
• Works closely with senior leadership to translate institutional priorities into compelling communications and memorable engagements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director