Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing, UNLV Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement [R0154018]

Nevada System of Higher Education•Las Vegas, NV

21d•$101,700 - $116,200

About The Position

The Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing provides strategic communications and marketing leadership for the UNLV Foundation and Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, the Director develops and implements communications and marketing strategies that advance philanthropic priorities, strengthen constituent engagement, support fundraising objectives, and enhance institutional reputation. The position provides strategic leadership for media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and public visibility initiatives. The Director coordinates integrated communications efforts that promote the impact of philanthropy, alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, donor investment, and institutional achievement. Communications must be coordinated, audience-focused, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities. The Director manages strategic communications planning, media relations, content development, digital communications, social media, publications, website content, marketing campaigns, brand consistency, and communications analytics. The role collaborates with division leadership, advancement professionals, university partners, donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders to strengthen visibility, engagement, and philanthropic support. It exercises independent judgment in developing messaging, managing communications initiatives, coordinating media engagement, and recommending approaches to communications and stakeholder needs, consistent with established priorities and delegated authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Communications, English, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
7–10 years of experience.
Credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
10 or more years of experience.
7–9 years of supervisory experience.
7–9 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement communications and marketing strategies advancing philanthropic priorities, constituent engagement, fundraising objectives, and institutional reputation.
Provide strategic leadership for media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and public visibility initiatives.
Coordinate integrated communications promoting philanthropy, alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, donor investment, and institutional achievement.
Ensure communications are coordinated, audience-focused, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities.
Manage strategic communications planning, media relations, content development, digital communications, social media, publications, website content, marketing campaigns, brand consistency, and communications analytics.
Collaborate with division leadership, advancement professionals, university partners, donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders to strengthen visibility, engagement, and philanthropic support.
Exercise independent judgment in developing messaging, managing communications initiatives, coordinating media engagement, and recommending approaches to communications and stakeholder needs.