What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Marketing and Communications position at University of Texas at Arlington?
Position Information
Posting Number
S06160P
Position Title
Manager - Marketing and Communications
Department
VP Mktng, Msgn, & Engmnt
Location
Arlington
Job Family
Communications/Public Affairs
Position Status
Full-time
Work Hours
Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm
- This position follows a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote.
Open to
External and Internal
Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience up to $72,000.
Duration
Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis
Monthly
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
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https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
Job Summary
The Manager of Marketing & Communications for the College of Science will play a critical role in promoting the college’s programs, research, and achievements. Reporting to the AVP of Marketing and Brand Strategy until the Academic Program Marketing leader is hired in the Office of Messaging, Marketing, and Engagement. This position is responsible for ensuring the College’s visibility, reputation, and overall brand are amplified both internally and externally. This position requires a creative and strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, able to foster collaboration across departments, manage high-impact campaigns, and lead a team to maintain a strong online presence. This position is based in our Arlington, Texas office and offers a hybrid work arrangement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Marketing & Communications:
- Develop, execute, and maintain data-driven marketing and communications strategies for the College of Science.
- These strategies should align with overall University and Messaging, Marketing, and Engagement (MME) priorities, ensuring the College’s objectives are met through tailored efforts.
- Collaborate closely with the Assistant Director of Academic Program Marketing to integrate College-specific strategies with broader academic marketing initiatives, ensuring cohesive messaging and strategic alignment with University goals.
- Oversee the College of Science’s Communications Assistant and Webmaster, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team that aligns with Messaging, Marketing, and Engagement’s (MME’s) goals for academic marketing.
- Work closely with the Assistant Director of Academic Program Marketing and Messaging, Marketing, and Engagement (MME) team to integrate College-specific marketing strategies into University-wide initiatives.
- Ensure collaboration with other departments within UTA to maintain consistent, results-oriented marketing across the institution.
Content Creation & Storytelling:
- Create and promote compelling narratives from the College of Science, focusing on faculty, student, and alumni accomplishments, research breakthroughs, and key events.
- Ensure that content supports broader academic marketing strategies.
- Work with the Director of Academic Program Marketing and MME team to ensure that content is strategically leveraged across University-wide platforms (e.g., website, publications, social media).
Engagement, Communications & Media Relations:
- Develop and execute integrated internal and external engagement strategies, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders within and beyond the College of Science (students, faculty, alumni, donors, and corporate partners).
- Partner with the Assistant Director of Academic Program Marketing and MME Media Relations team to ensure that media relations and strategic communications are consistent with University-wide efforts.
- Lead alumni, donor, and corporate communications in partnership with the College of Science’s Director of Development to support fundraising and engagement efforts, ensuring alignment with academic marketing initiatives.
Digital & Web Presence:
- Oversee the College of Science’s website, ensuring content reflects the College’s scope and mission while supporting University-wide objectives.
- Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Academic Program Marketing to ensure digital strategies align with broader academic marketing goals.
- Supervise content creators and ensure digital strategies are implemented consistently across platforms.
Events Management:
- Lead the planning and execution of College of Science events, ensuring they align with the strategic priorities of both the College and broader University marketing goals.
- Supervise the Events & Alumni Coordinator, ensuring that College events enhance engagement with students, alumni, faculty, and other stakeholders, and that they are consistent with broader academic program marketing efforts.
Budget & Resource Management:
- Manage the marketing and communications budget for the College of Science, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to support strategic objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Ensure that budgetary decisions align with the broader goals set by the Assistant Director of Academic Program Marketing and MME.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- A minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in marketing and communications.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing strategies.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and marketing analytics.
- Solid leadership and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with higher education, government, non-profit industry and its trends is advantageous.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Other Requirements
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required
3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest form of education you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
- High School Diploma
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- * How many years of experience do you have in leadership, project management or management?
- None/less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
- * How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
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