Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

Arizona State University

Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

Campus: Tempe

JR114019

End Date: November 5, 2025

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Analyzes market research to develop and implement intermediate to complex marketing plans. Manages and edits marketing plans to ensure they support the institution's marketing goals.

Job Description:

The assistant director of marketing and communications supports all digital communication functions of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the senior director of marketing and communications, this role supports recruitment, retention and outreach, as well as brand strategy, marketing and priority communication efforts.

This role will research and find creative solutions and opportunities for new digital campaigns, building on a strong foundation to strengthen The College’s digital presence and improve student recruitment and retention. They will work closely and collaborate with a team of creative professionals, including a writer, graphic designer and videographer.

This position is located on ASU's Tempe campus and provides opportunities for remote work (up to 2 days a week) after the initial onboarding period.

Position Salary Range:

$78,000 - $85,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Develops and leads adoption of key interactive, social media and digital marketing strategies, policies, processes and standards to reach and engage online customer/member audiences.
• Develops, drives and evaluates the online customer experience strategy including, but not limited to: editorial strategies, produces content and provides direction for online properties and social media sites.
• Plans, develops and writes creative, high-quality communications for The College audiences (e.g., faculty, staff, students, donors, prospective students, and the general public) across multiple digital communications mediums (e.g. social media, email, web).
• Maintains and adheres to the ASU and The College brand standards, voice and tone.
• Maintains and improves The College’s online reputation across social channels by leading strategy, policy and process development for social media and paid digital campaigns; providing daily monitoring and posting; establishing and executing an influencer marketing strategy; researching trends; and tracking relevant analytics.
• Supervises the senior digital marketing specialist and digital communications specialist in drafting weekly organic content for social media, as well as working with the video team to produce student-centered social videos.
• Drafts content and builds designs for new web pages, and makes recommendations for web design and content updates.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using analytical skills in transforming business insights into strategic planning.
• Experience using content curation skills, transforming content across platforms to meet different audience needs; ability to visualize the best way to present content.
• Evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills and understanding of AP Style.
• Strong attention to detail and editing experience.
• Project management experience: managing multiple projects simultaneously; working effectively and efficiently with individuals and teams within a diverse environment; and using project management tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic content, communication and marketing principles.

Working Environment:

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see and hear to perform essential functions.

Department Statement:

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (The College) is the largest college at ASU and is organized in a divisional structure comprised of Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. The atmosphere is collegial, priorities are fluid and demands for assistance come from many directions. This position provides an opportunity to exercise initiative, work with very diverse populations and enhance leadership skills.

The College offers the greatest choice and diversity of studies of any school at Arizona State University, the largest public university in the United States. In addition to top academic programs, award-winning faculty, and state-of-the-art lab and research facilities, The College offers unique opportunities to explore a vast spectrum of academic disciplines - from science and math to languages and philosophy - that few other colleges and universities can provide. The College has 90+ undergraduate majors and 140+ graduate degrees housed in 23 interdisciplinary schools and departments. The College is redefining liberal arts and sciences education for the 21st century.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement:

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About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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