Title: Interim Assistant Director Marketing & Communications Department Org: Dean-Law School - 102070 Employee Classification: U2 - Unclassified PSA PT Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association Primary Location: MC AC Shift: 1 Posted Salary: commensurate with education and experience Float: No Rotate: No On Call: No Travel: No Weekend/Holiday: No Job Description: The Institute is a multidisciplinary university center that conducts teaching, research, and public programming concerning the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political order; and the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship. The Institute is an independent academic unit within the University of Toledo and is initially physically located at the college of law. The Interim Assistant Director Institute Marketing & Communications will help the Institute achieve its mission, which is defined by Ohio Revised Code Sec. 3364.07, by assisting the Director and Executive Director with the Institute's marketing, communications, and outreach. This position will begin on an interim and part-time basis with the possibility of becoming a full-time position after the spring 2025 semester. Duties of the Interim Assistant Director Institute Marketing & Communications include: 1. Plan and execute the multimedia marketing strategy for presenting the Institute's mission to a diverse set of audiences. 2. Design and fulfill the Institute's communications strategy to maximize participation in events, enrollment in courses, and engagement with the broader Toledo community. 3. Collaborate with Institute faculty and staff to organize and execute plans for Institute events and outreach. 4. Provide support for graphics design, video recording, photography, and other technical competencies necessary for building the Institute's platform. 5. Support the Director and Executive Director with institutional development, engagement with stakeholders, and presentations to local organizations 6. Lead teams of staff and intermittent workers 7. Facilitate the Institute's coordination with relevant offices and departments at the University of Toledo. 8. Perform additional duties as assigned This is a staff leadership role within the Institute and is critical for effective and efficient operation of the Institute. This position is necessary for ensuring the Institute's success in marketing, communication, and outreach and is directly responsible for designing, organizing, and executing the Institute's marketing and communications strategies. The Interim Assistant Director Institute Marketing & Communications assists the Executive Director in assigning priorities and aligning resources with effective strategy and provides timely support for marketing and communications technical needs. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or combination of education and experience is required. * Two (2) years of communications, marketing, promotion, and/or outreach experience is required. * Ability to communicate with consistency, discretion, and clarity with a variety of interlocutors. * Demonstrated excellence in communications, mission development, and organizational programming. * Proficiency in video production and graphic design. * Strict attention to detail required. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with supervising staff. * Willingness to work a flexible schedule. * Prepared to work collaboratively and in a coordinated way with the Institute's Director and Executive Director. * Excellent management and organizations skills-task oriented and deadline conscious. * Flexibility adapting to changing goals and priorities. * At least five (5) years of communications, marketing, promotion, and/or outreach experience preferred. Conditions of Employment: To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo. Advertised: 23 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: