Director of Marketing and Communications

Job Posting Title:

Director of Marketing and Communications

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Hiring Department:

Department of Computer Science

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position will support the university’s Department of Computer Science (UTCS), which boasts a top ten ranking from US News and more than 6,500 students across all programs. This places UT among the most significant intellectual hubs for computer science research and education anywhere in the world. UTCS has a close relationship with Austin’s thriving tech culture and works at the forefront of fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity. UTCS is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications who can lead strategic efforts to amplify the department's national and global presence, build brand equity, attract top-tier students and faculty, and effectively communicate its leadership in cutting-edge research and education.

 

Purpose

The Director of Marketing and Communications will formulate and implement a comprehensive branding and marketing strategy to position the Department of Computer Science and affiliated initiatives (Machine Learning Laboratory, Texas AI, Texas Robotics, Computer & Data Science Online) as national leaders in technical education and research excellence. The Director will advance department priorities, including driving applications and yield of prospective students, recruiting world-class faculty, and establishing a strong national reputation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the Department of Computer Science. Establish the brand voice, ensuring consistent and memorable tone, style and branding across platforms. Develop a strategic marketing and communications plan. Serve as the department’s liaison with the College of Natural Sciences and UT Austin's central communications office and participate on committees as needed. Provide communications and marketing guidance for all strategic efforts of the department. Advise leadership on opportunities related to image, marketing and branding, and high-level communications issues. Advise on materials and communications associated with fundraising efforts and selected high-profile events. 

• Collaborate closely with the Computer & Data Science online program office to develop and execute a comprehensive lead generation strategy aimed at increasing applications to the department's online master's programs in computer science, data science, and artificial intelligence. This includes identifying key target audiences, leveraging digital marketing channels, and utilizing data-driven insights to optimize outreach efforts. In addition, develop and implement a national earned media strategy to position the department as a recognized leader in the field of online education, highlighting the quality, accessibility, and impact of its online programs through press coverage and earned media.

• Oversee efforts to coordinate a common campus narrative and web presence pertaining to artificial intelligence (Texas AI). Coordinate content development for a website hub inclusive of content from the Machine Learning Laboratory, Good Systems, Texas Robotics, and other key stakeholders.

• Serve as creator, editor, and reviewer for websites, social media, advertising, e-mail, and publication content. Coordinate in-house team members and outside contractors to provide consistent content that features high impact, engaging text and visuals adapted to different audiences: students, alumni, donors, faculty, and the public. Be knowledgeable of and enforce best practices across team members. Determine, assign, and coordinate asset delivery from designers, illustrators, videographers, photographers, copywriters, podcasters, and marketing agencies to achieve brand building goals. 

• Supervise two full-time marketing and communications staff members.

• Develop and evaluate yearly marketing and communications plan based on ROI and allotted budget. Manage and maintain the budget including contracts, vendors, events, and publications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• At least five years of experience in communications and marketing with increasing levels of responsibility

• Ability to develop original messaging that advances Department of Computer Science vision and themes. 

• Passion for the mission of the Department of Computer Science

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than the minimum education and experience

• Degree specialization in an academic field relevant to computer science (computer science, computer engineering, data science, mathematics, machine learning, robotics)

• Previous experience supervising staff and leading a team

Salary Range

$125,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.

• Work hours may include occasional evenings, weekends and some holidays during peak periods to meet deadlines.

• On site work is the general expectation for Department of Computer Science staff.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

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Pay Transparency:

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.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

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.

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E-Verify:

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]

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Compliance:

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.