UT Health Austin
Associate Director for Marketing and Communications
UT Health Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Associate Director for Marketing and Communications
Hiring Department: University Unions Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: Jul 01, 2025 Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: UT Main Campus The Division of Student Affairs is the hub of student life and well-being at The University of Texas at Austin. The team inspires all students to live the Longhorn life through its uniquely designed programs, spaces and resources. They serve every student through physical health, mental health and well-being services; recreational sports; university student union facilities; family orientation and the University's official parent association. The Division supports 1,000+ student organizations; student governance organizations; student outreach, veteran, legal, and disability and access services. The team also provides student employment; leadership, first generation and volunteer programs. Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions' mission is to enhance the student experience and enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community. As a Longhorn, you'll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and learn valuable leadership skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives. The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan. Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities tuition assistance expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses This is an on-site position - Monday through Friday. At times, this position may be work nights, evenings, and/or weekends as specific business needs require. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Marketing and Communications manages the strategic communications and marketing for University Unions. This position serves as a member of University Unions' Leadership Team. Responsibilities include: developing and implementing the marketing and outreach strategy. Interacting with staff to establish, execute, and evaluate campaigns and initiatives promoting activities and services. Developing original content for web/print/social while staying updated on industry trends. Producing fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling materials. Supervising, reviewing, and approving work of the Graphic Design team in the product of web, print, and digital collateral. Ensuring output accurately addresses messaging goals and the needs of the organization. Serving as the primary media contact for University Unions and as the primary University Unions representative for university and Student Affairs communications teams. Maintaining departmental compliance with Student Affairs and UT communications processes, policies, and timelines. Prioritizing spending and keeping costs in line with budget. Prioritizing work and resources based on short and long-term needs, establishing production schedule by collaborating with designers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders. Marketing/communications support will occasionally require a presence at special events outside normal working hours. Training and developing student employees for successful engagement outcomes. Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, or related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Three years or more of experience in marketing or communications. Experience with media relations and/or experience as a member of media. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment. Polished writing skills for a variety of platforms, including print, social media, and web. Excellent project management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in marketing, communications, or related field. Five years or more of relevant experience. Experience within higher education. Supervisory experience. Public speaking experience. Salary: $80,000 Working Conditions: May work around standard office equipment. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Frequent standing and sitting and the use of manual dexterity. Candidate will be required to pass a background check prior to starting employment. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus. Required Materials: Resume. A letter of interest. Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, current or former. Writing sample. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Hiring Department: University Unions Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: Jul 01, 2025 Position Duration: Expected to Continue Location: UT Main Campus The Division of Student Affairs is the hub of student life and well-being at The University of Texas at Austin. The team inspires all students to live the Longhorn life through its uniquely designed programs, spaces and resources. They serve every student through physical health, mental health and well-being services; recreational sports; university student union facilities; family orientation and the University's official parent association. The Division supports 1,000+ student organizations; student governance organizations; student outreach, veteran, legal, and disability and access services. The team also provides student employment; leadership, first generation and volunteer programs. Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions' mission is to enhance the student experience and enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community. As a Longhorn, you'll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and learn valuable leadership skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives. The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan. Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities tuition assistance expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses This is an on-site position - Monday through Friday. At times, this position may be work nights, evenings, and/or weekends as specific business needs require. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Marketing and Communications manages the strategic communications and marketing for University Unions. This position serves as a member of University Unions' Leadership Team. Responsibilities include: developing and implementing the marketing and outreach strategy. Interacting with staff to establish, execute, and evaluate campaigns and initiatives promoting activities and services. Developing original content for web/print/social while staying updated on industry trends. Producing fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling materials. Supervising, reviewing, and approving work of the Graphic Design team in the product of web, print, and digital collateral. Ensuring output accurately addresses messaging goals and the needs of the organization. Serving as the primary media contact for University Unions and as the primary University Unions representative for university and Student Affairs communications teams. Maintaining departmental compliance with Student Affairs and UT communications processes, policies, and timelines. Prioritizing spending and keeping costs in line with budget. Prioritizing work and resources based on short and long-term needs, establishing production schedule by collaborating with designers, senior leadership, and other stakeholders. Marketing/communications support will occasionally require a presence at special events outside normal working hours. Training and developing student employees for successful engagement outcomes. Other related functions as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, or related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Three years or more of experience in marketing or communications. Experience with media relations and/or experience as a member of media. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment. Polished writing skills for a variety of platforms, including print, social media, and web. Excellent project management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in marketing, communications, or related field. Five years or more of relevant experience. Experience within higher education. Supervisory experience. Public speaking experience. Salary: $80,000 Working Conditions: May work around standard office equipment. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Frequent standing and sitting and the use of manual dexterity. Candidate will be required to pass a background check prior to starting employment. UT Austin is a Tobacco-free Campus. Required Materials: Resume. A letter of interest. Three work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor, current or former. Writing sample. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF] E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.