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About The Position

The Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing provides strategic communications and marketing leadership for the UNLV Foundation and Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement. Reporting to the Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, the Director develops and implements strategies that advance philanthropic priorities, strengthen constituent engagement, support fundraising objectives, and enhance the university’s reputation. The Director leads media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and public visibility initiatives. The role coordinates integrated communications that promote philanthropy’s impact, alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, donor investment, and institutional achievement. Communications must be coordinated, audience-focused, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities. The position 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. It collaborates with division leadership, advancement professionals, university partners, donors, alumni, volunteers, and community stakeholders. The HR classification is Communications Manager M3.

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.
  • Demonstrate support for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

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 strategic communications and marketing strategies for the UNLV Foundation and Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.
  • Provide strategic leadership for media relations, brand management, digital engagement, storytelling, content strategy, and public visibility initiatives.
  • Coordinate integrated communications that promote philanthropy, alumni engagement, volunteer leadership, donor investment, and institutional achievement.
  • 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.
  • Develop messaging, manage communications initiatives, coordinate media engagement, and recommend approaches to communications and stakeholder needs.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
  • No state income tax.
  • Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools.
  • Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
  • Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
  • UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
  • Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
  • RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
  • Wellness programming for faculty and staff at no cost.
  • Career advancement opportunities to leadership roles.
  • Personal and professional development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive onboarding program.

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