Director of Marketing and Communications - Architecture

Director of Marketing and Communications - Architecture

Texas A&M University's College of Architecture is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to lead the strategic communications, branding, and marketing efforts for the College of Architecture, elevating the College's national and global reputation. Reporting to the Dean, the Director will oversee marketing and communications that highlight the College's academic programs, research, community impact, and more. This is an engaged, hands-on leadership role, managing internal and external communications, ensuring compliance with university brand and accessibility standards, and collaborating with the College and university leadership to advance strategic goals.

Leadership and Operations Oversight

• Provides engaged, hands-on leadership and direction for the office, including supervision and professional development and fostering a culture of collaboration and shared achievement
• Establishes operational procedures, performance metrics, and workflow efficiencies to ensure efficient use of resources in alignment with College and university priorities
• Directs the planning, production, and dissemination of content across print, digital, and social media through effective project management

Marketing, Branding, and Communications Strategy

• Collaborates effectively with College leadership to develop strategic marketing and communication goals and oversees the production of content in support of those goals
• Develops and implements marketing, communications, and branding strategies consistent with the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the College
• Leads marketing and communications strategies in support of College initiatives, such as student recruitment, alumni engagement, research impact, and community
• Directs internal communications to promote connection and flow of information across departments and administrative units

Brand Management, Accessibility, and Compliance

• Ensures all communications, digital properties, and publications meet relevant standards, including Texas A&M University brand standards, accessibility standards, and best practices in accessible communications
• Implements College-level brand standards and ensures consistent application across units
• Identifies, implements, and evaluates emerging tools and technology-driven solutions to improve marketing and communications effectiveness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and communications, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role

A well-qualified candidate will have the following:

• Experience with branding and communications within an academic or research environment
• Proficiency with digital marketing tools, customer relationship management systems, content management platforms, and emerging technologies
• Proven experience in higher education marketing and communications
• Advanced degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related discipline
• Knowledge of Title II and accessibility compliance in digital and print communications
• Project Management Certification
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff for optimal performance
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders, including academic and administrative leaders in a higher education setting
• Vast experience with digital media channels
• 5 years of experience with emerging technology

What you need to know

Salary Range: Compensation starting at $90,000 and is commensurate to selected candidate's skills and experience

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section

Who we are

The Texas A&M College of Architecture is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive colleges focused on the built environment. With three academic departments and several research centers, the College serves more than 3,000 students and 200 faculty and staff dedicated to advancing education and research to plan, design, and build a better world. The planning, design and construction of the world's buildings, cities and landscapes involve a variety of professional skills. The faculty of architects, urban planners, landscape architects, engineers, computer scientists, constructors, lawyers, historians, and artists, in collaboration with educators in the language, philosophy and culture and natural and social sciences, help students develop an understanding of the physical, social, economic and political forces that shape our environment.

Why Texas A&M University?

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.