Director Of Marketing And Communications

Internal Job Number: P07972UF
Description: The College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Director of Marketing and Communications position serves as the chief marketing and communications officer for the College of Agricultural Sciences ( CAS ) and reports directly to the Dean. The director leads marketing and communication strategies for CAS , and for the Agricultural Experiment Station ( AES ). The Director is in regular communication and works collaboratively with executive and programmatic leaders within CAS . Responsibilities include developing and implementing short- and long-range marketing communication plans to ensure that responsive and effective communications are part of the College in all its operations. The Director participates in strategic planning efforts as part of the Dean's group and makes recommendations to executive management. The Director collaborates with Extension and Forestry communicators to lead and coordinate communication strategies for the Statewide Public Services (Agricultural Experiment Station, Extension Service, and Forest Research Lab). The Director also collaborates with University Relations and Marketing to support College-based communication needs. By being thoroughly familiar with the missions and goals of the College and of the University, the Director assures that messages from the College reflect the values and priorities of CAS and OSU . The person in this position also serves as a brand manager, which includes collaborating with University Marketing to support, guide, and enforce brand management and serving as a trusted and accessible resource for CAS colleagues. The Director is committed to enhancing diversity, fostering equity, and creating an inclusive community. With over 3,000 students, 280 professorial faculty, and exceeding $160 million per year in expenditures, the College of Agricultural Sciences ( CAS ) is a complex organization. In addition to the main campus, CAS has faculty-located Branch Experiment Stations in 13 agroecozones across the state and Extension Faculty in each county. CAS is well known for its collaborations among state and federal agencies. Our researchers and Extension faculty work closely with agency partners in EPA , USDA ARS , USGS , US Forest Service, US Navy, USDOE , NIH , NOAA , NMFS , USFWS , as well as state agencies, local governments, and professional organizations. CAS supports faculty in the College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Health, and the Chemistry, Microbiology, and Statistics departments in the College of Science. Regional industries and commodity groups are also important partners. Oregon's remarkable agricultural diversity, with more than 220 commercial commodities, means that many commodity groups depend on OSU research and development to improve their varieties and expand their markets.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty): Typically requires Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism or related field. 3 years' experience as professional journalist or managing communications and marketing functions.
Requirements : Master's degree and three years of professional experience in managing communications and marketing functions.

Professional experience that provides strong evidence of ability to develop, implement and evaluate marketing and communication strategies in support of organizational goals or priorities.

Experience working effectively with colleagues across units and levels of an organization.

Experience managing personnel, budgets and projects/workflows.

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and advances in marketing and communication trends, tools and technologies.

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. Type: Work is primarily on-site on the OSU campus in Corvallis, OR. Remote work may be possible, as agreed on between the employee and supervisor, typically only one day per week. This position cannot be done fully remotely. Position requires occasional non-standard hours and statewide travel to support CAS -sponsored and associated events that occur across the state.
Additional Salary Information: Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience
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Oregon State is a leading research university located in one of the safest, smartest, greenest small cities in the nation. Situated 90 miles south of Portland, and an hour from the Cascades or the Pacific Coast, Corvallis is the perfect home base for exploring Oregon?s natural wonders.Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality.Founded in 1868, Oregon State is the state?s Land Grant university and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant and Sun Grant designations. Oregon State is also the only university in Oregon to hold both the Carnegie Foundation's top designation for research institutions and its prestigious Community Engagement classification.As Oregon?s leading public research university, with $261.7 million in external funding in the 2011 fiscal year, Oregon State?s impact reaches across the state and beyond. With 12 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offic ... es, the Hatfield Marine Sciences Center in Newport and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon?s 36 counties, with a statewide economic footprint of $2.06 billion.Oregon State welcomes a diverse student body of over 26,000 students from across Oregon, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. They can choose from more than 200 undergraduate and more than 80 graduate degree programs, including over 30 degrees online offered through Oregon State Ecampus. Oregon State increasingly attracts high-achieving students, with nationally recognized programs in areas such as conservation biology, agricultural sciences, nuclear engineering, forestry, fisheries and wildlife management, community health, pharmacy and zoology.Oregon State also ranks high in sustainability, fourth among universities nationwide for using renewable energy and first in the Pac-12 Conference. And our students literally help power the university: 22 exercise machines at Oregon State University has always been a place with a purpose ? making a positive difference in quality of life, natural resources and economic prosperity in Oregon and beyond. Through discovery, innovation and application, we are meeting challenges, solving problems and turning ideas into reality. For more information visit 400-acre main campus in Corvallis includes a Historic District, making Oregon State one of only a handful of U.S. university campuses listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district includes such icons as Weatherford Hall, the Memorial Union and Benton Hall, the oldest building on the oldest building on campus.OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Show more
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