Director of Marketing and Communications - RRSS - 133597 La Jolla

Scripps Institution Of Oceanography • San Diego, CA

398d • $104,900 - $198,900

About The Position

The Director of Marketing and Communications for Residential, Retail and Supply Chain Services (RRSS) at UC San Diego is responsible for leading and overseeing a comprehensive marketing and communications program. This role involves managing strategies for various departments, ensuring consistent messaging, and delivering high-quality services across multiple media platforms. The Director will create and execute strategic marketing plans to enhance brand identity and awareness among students, staff, faculty, and the community, while also providing creative coaching and managing departmental finances.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of communications and strategic planning for various media venues.
• Broad understanding of technical applications for managing professional technical staff.
• Knowledge of financial and personnel management principles.
• Solid management skills for training, evaluating, and motivating staff.
• Ability to create and implement comprehensive strategic communications plans.
• Strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education or health sciences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education marketing and communications.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies in marketing.
• Proven track record of successful project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Marketing and Communications program for RRSS.
• Create and execute strategic, goal-based marketing and communications plans.
• Manage M&C strategies for Housing, Dining and Hospitality, Integrated Procure-to-Pay Solutions, and other RRSS units.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality M&C services in various media formats.
• Interpret market research findings and develop promotional strategies to attract target audiences.
• Provide creative and strategic coaching for M&C departmental staff.
• Manage departmental financials and project management from concept to delivery.
• Ensure compliance with UC San Diego brand guidelines and policies.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed