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Visiting Associate Director of Communications & Marketing Technology - Ofc of Strat Recruit and Outr

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 01, 2026
Visiting Associate Director of Communications & Marketing Technology - Ofc of Strat Recruit and Outr Visiting Associate Director of Communications & Marketing Technology - Ofc of Strat Recruit and Outr Hiring Department: Office of Strategic Recruitment and Outreach Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039011 Posting Close Date: 5/25/2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $70,000 to $75,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Associate Director of Communications and Marketing Technology is an operational role supporting the Director in the day-to-day leadership of the Communications and Marketing Technology (CMT) unit within Strategic Recruitment and Outreach. The position oversees and participates in the planning, production, and maintenance of communications, marketing materials, and digital content that advance CMT and SRO recruitment goals. The Associate Director manages day-to-day operations and personally executes work within their area of expertise while supervising professional and student staff as assigned. Duties & Responsibilities Project and Team Management_x000d_ Execute and oversee the execution of routine communication projects and recurring tasks, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met._x000d_ Manage the allocation of team resources across concurrent projects, ensuring balanced workloads and realistic timelines. Oversee routine workflow processes, team operations, and information tracking. Manage the day-to-day workload of the team, balancing priorities and troubleshooting roadblocks. Regularly review team performance metrics, resource allocation (time spent time, budgeting), as well as performance measures for content (deliverability, clicks, accessibility) and makes recommendations for improvements and adjustments. Oversee daily operations of the assigned portfolio, balancing competing deadlines and resources. Analyze project metrics and team capacity to recommend workflow or staffing adjustments. Advise the unit head on setting goals, staffing plans, and process improvements. Content Editing and Execution _x000d_ Independently manage and execute a portfolio of communication projects from conception to completion including, emails, web content, print publications, etc._x000d_ Team expert and provides guidance on writing and design best practices, ensuring clarity and consistency in messaging. Maintain a structured review process, including checklists and workflows that ensure quality control and feedback deadlines Act as the final reviewer for all communications materials before production, ensuring accuracy and compliance with style guidelines. Maintains source of truth documentation, archival process, general processes and guidelines. Understanding of entire portfolio of CMT communications and their dependencies and how the systems work together to achieve the unit's goals Apply brand standards consistently in all communication efforts while coordinating with external vendors as necessary. Coaches and develops staff members to refine their project management skills, writing and design skills. Strategic Execution and Collaboration_x000d_ Work closely with the Director to translate strategic goals into actionable plans and systems._x000d_ Collaborate with colleagues across departments to assess communication needs and develop appropriate systems to support those needs. Works with unit leadership to advance alignment with institutional brand standards, messaging, and university-wide priorities as outlined by Strategic Marketing and Communications. Ensure that deadlines dictated by the external partners and higher education industry are met. Continually identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in team operations. Leadership and Staff Development_x000d_ Help foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and workload balance._x000d_ Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Five years of progressive experience in communications, project management, design, or related work in higher education or related sector Demonstrated project management and supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in communications, marketing, or related field. Experience in higher education enrollment communications. Familiarity with Slate CRM or similar campaign management tools. Experience managing both creative and production staff. Familiarity with HTML, email platforms, and content management systems.Proficiency in basic design principles and a willingness to learn design tools.Understanding of accessibility and brand compliance standards. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Strong organizational and leadership skills to oversee daily team operations. Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and urgent requests. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19664?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-7e8356a732d753478a81dfad7ade47fe