Job Description

When was the last time you changed the world?

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're currently seeking an Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing to join our Student Affairs' Health and Well-being teams in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're passionate about educating and empowering every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness in order to enjoy a long, healthful, and purpose-filled life, please keep reading.

Here's what you need to know about the role:

* You'll be serving as the strategic communications and marketing lead for our Well-being teams, which include Cook Counseling Center, Hokie Wellness, Residential Well-being, and Schiffert Health Center. You will also serve as a Student Affairs Communications Leadership Council leader.
* You'll be reporting directly to the Senior Director of Hokie Wellness, the Assistant Director of Communications and working cross-collaboratively with the Directors of the Cook Counseling Center, Residential Well-being, and the Schiffert Health Center as well as the Director of Communications for Student Affairs.
* You'll be providing leadership and working collaboratively on all marketing and communications for our health and well-being areas - oversight includes social media, website design, data analysis and visualization, photography and videography, graphic design, press releases, and a wide range of other strategic-level marketing and communications efforts.
* You'll be hiring, training, and supervising a professional and student employee communications and marketing team to maintain project schedules and ensure a high quality of work and timely delivery of services.
* You'll be maintaining and developing joint partnerships within the Division of Student Affairs and will be serving on committees and working on teams as needed or desired.
* You'll be offered a base compensation package between $55,000 -$65,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, print journalism, media relations, or a related discipline.
* Experience developing a strategic marketing plan for a diverse and comprehensive department.
* Extensive experience with social media platforms, social media marketing, and management of multiple social media accounts; staying current in social media trends and using social media tools to engage and promote the Dean of Students Office programmatic initiatives.
* Demonstrated excellence in communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, and administrators.
* Strong time management and organizational skills, working independently with little supervision and as part of a team on multiple tasks and projects; including the ability to prioritize projects and tasks based on workflow and current deadlines.
* Exemplary writing and editing skills, with an understanding of the special requirements of writing for the web, such as the use of keywords/SEO, hyperlinks, navigation, and the importance of brevity.
* Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Experience in publication activities such as writing, editing, designing, and preparing materials for special events, calendars, brochures, fliers, and press releases.
* Ability to network effectively to establish relationships and partnerships that benefit all programmatic efforts and advance initiatives as well as divisional aspirations and priorities.
* A strong commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity as aligned within the student affairs division and the university.
* Prior experience supervising staff or student workers.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with health communications and social marketing in a university environment or work experience in health education, public health, or well-being environment.
* Demonstrated skills in photography/videography and/or illustration strongly preferred.
* Demonstrated knowledge of current media trends, printing processes, and techniques.
* Demonstrated knowledge of website, design, and video editing software and equipment.
* Knowledge using project management software like Wrike or social media content system like Falcon.

Pay Band

N/A

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$55,000-$65,000

Review Date

10/10/23

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

About Student Affairs: Student Affairs at Virginia Tech fosters a community where each student creates a customized experience to meet their goals. Building on our motto ofUtProsim(that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to serving in. We seek candidates who adopt and practice our, which are fundamental to our ongoing efforts to increase access and inclusion and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth. We are actively seeking people to join our community and help us prepare leaders for the world. Our people in Student Affairs are committed to student well-being and assuring that all studentsby demonstrating, supporting, and operationalizing our. If you are someone dedicated to ensuring student success, then we want you to consider being a part of our team!

About : The mission of Hokie Wellness is to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to employees and students. The department strives to educate and empower every Hokie to take an active and engaging day-to-day approach to their wellness to enjoy a long, healthful, and purpose-filled life.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Tanya Young at tanyapy4@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.