Director, Marketing & Communications/PIO
About The Position
Join Rogue Community College as the next Director, Marketing & Communications/PIO. Rogue Community College (RCC) is looking for a dynamic communications leader to help shape how our communities experience and understand RCC. As Director of Marketing & Communications/PIO, you will lead the strategies, storytelling, and public engagement efforts that showcase the transformative impact of community colleges. This role guides integrated marketing, communications, branding, media relations, and digital engagement efforts across the institution. The Director works closely with college leadership, faculty, staff, and community partners to build trust, strengthen RCC’s visibility and reputation, and connect students and communities to opportunity. Reporting to the Vice President of People, Culture, & Safety/CHRO and Chief of Staff, the Director also serves as RCC’s Public Information Officer, leading public communications and crisis response efforts with clarity, transparency, and responsiveness. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful strategist, compelling storyteller, and collaborative leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field is required.
- A minimum of four years’ combined experience in a comprehensive direct marketing department position including one year of progressively responsible experience in a management/ supervisory position is required.
- Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609.
- Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.
- Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a multi-layered educational or other non-profit setting strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic marketing, communications, and branding efforts that advance RCC’s mission, strengthen its reputation, and support student recruitment, retention, and community engagement
- Oversee marketing, advertising, digital and social media, internal communications, creative services, and media relations across multiple campuses
- Serve as the College’s Public Information Officer (PIO), directing media relations and public communications
- Develop and implement integrated, data-informed marketing and communications plans aligned with RCC’s strategic priorities
- Ensure consistent, inclusive, and accessible messaging that reflects RCC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and student success
- Supervise, mentor, and support staff, contractors, and vendors, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Partner with Institutional Research and college leadership to assess effectiveness and use data to improve outreach and engagement outcomes
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to promote programs, initiatives, and opportunities across RCC’s service area.
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
