Manager, Communications and Marketing, College of DAAP

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About The College

The University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is a nationally recognized leader in creative education. Ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report , Business Week , Design Intelligence , and others, DAAP continues to stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation’s most prestigious design schools. What sets us apart is the way our students transform ideas into impact — not only in the studio, but in the world.

Job Overview

The College DAAP invites applications for the position of Manager of Communication and Marketing. This position will be responsible for managing the oversight, direction, and implementation of the College of DAAP’s communication and marketing strategies.

Essential Functions Manage the communications and marketing objectives and activities of the college.

Assist in developing communications and marketing strategies and implementation plans in support of the college’s goals via print, web and other media.

Develop and maintain communication efforts of the college per university guidelines (i.e. websites, social media sites, blogging, email and print).

Supervise social media accounts and performance.

Manage communications / public relations internal and external to the college.

Ensure social media strategies and content across the college support university messages and goals, generate, edit and share content regularly and stay up to date with trends in social media.

Knowledge of content management and analytics across platforms(i.e. web, social media, etc.); experience with Google Analytics and other tools.

Consult with the dean, associate dean, administrators and school directors regarding their marketing and communication needs and objectives : recommend and implement supporting strategies.

Guide the content and across platforms such as print, web, social, etc.

Supervise design and layout processes; establish and maintain design standards for all material produced. Monitor and evaluate communications effectiveness; conduct market analyses.

Assist with budget and revenue / sponsorship oversight for the functional areas assigned. May manage budget and / or expenditures.

Coordinate with campus wide marketing and promotions requirements and plans, working with university-level Marketing + Communications.

Oversee day-to-day operations of communications and marketing; manage production timelines, costs and staff assignments.

Manage relationships with vendors and supplemental staff such as freelance writers; ensure that work meets quality and university branding standards.

May provide direct supervision to exempt and / or non-exempt staff. Perform related duties based on college’s needs.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and / or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Five (5) years of relevant experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered Strong project management skills; ability to juggle multiple projects, organize, and prioritize a number of complex initiatives

Journalism, PR / communication and / or professional writing / storytelling background

Knowledge of design principles

Application Process Information

Please submit an online application and include :

Resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. The cover letter should not exceed one (1) page and should detail your interest and qualified experience, skills, or education required for this position.

Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include :

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including :

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include :

Competitive salary range of $60,000 - $68,000 based on experience

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

Professional development & mentorship opportunities

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu .

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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