Associate Director of Communications for Arts Integration at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Associate Director of Communications for Arts Integration




Office of the Chancellor

The Office of the Chancellor is now accepting applications for an Associate Director of Communications in Arts Integration who will be responsible for the development and implementation of communication and marketing strategies that establish and amplify the activities of the Office for Arts Integration across multiple platforms. The Associate Director will also coordinate marketing events, website design and management, social media management, as well as digital and print material creation and impact analysis.



Duties & Responsibilities:



Communications Planning and Implementation

• Write about the arts in colorful and succinct language.


• Identify subject areas and imaginatively tell the stories of those areas.


• Write press releases and feature articles; maintain relationships with key individuals in selected news media; maintain a comprehensive and up to date database of news media, contacts, etc.


• Create a distinct visual presence and identity for the office.


• Connect with like communications colleagues at peer institutions.


• Work with campus website team to design the website for the office.


• Manage content for the office sites and keep them up to date.


• Monitor brand to ensure visual unity and consistency in messaging while adhering to The Chicago Manual of Style and University brand guidelines.

Programmatic Design

• Serve as a member of core team think tank and generate ideas for promotion of the office programs, activities, and areas for growth.


• Bring creative thinking to the promotion of arts integration efforts - must be able to speak to the specific creative energies of our various target communities.


• Maintain the visibility of office programs and the faculty, staff, students, and community members and organizations with which we will collaborate and engage.


• Articulate programmatic vision - draft, revise, review, program plans and dissemination plan with the team.

Public Relations

• Help build the audience and maintain mailing list for the office as it grows.


• Create an ongoing method to communicate with audiences and partners through regular electronic means.


• Serve as primary contact for media inquiries and other public relations matters.


• Maintain the visibility of the office programs with stories on faculty, staff, students and community members and organizations with which we will collaborate and engage.


• Track participation metrics to help the office clarify and identify our target audience, and collaboratively evaluate the reach of the program.


• Educate and expand interest in the arts across communities through digital and print materials.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.


• One (1) year (12 months) of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.


• Demonstrated experience in an arts/creative field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years' experience in an arts/creative field.


• Demonstrated experience in an academic area related to arts research/critique, marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or related creative area.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the arts landscape in the community/state/nation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated experience with web and social media content creation.
• Ability to perform efficiently with a professional demeanor in a diverse work environment under flexible and often changing deadlines and landscapes.
• Ability to work in high pressure academic environment and with patience and compassion in other community environments -i.e. with students in their spaces, community spaces outside of campus.
• Must have knowledge skills/ability in the arts arena; Demonstrated creativity.
• Must work well with people from a variety of cultural, disciplinary, and creative backgrounds.
• Must have familiarity and proficiency with current communication technologies, software, and social media arenas.
• Proficiency with commonly employed software and databases, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• Candidates must be self-motivated and bring their own creative and generative approach to communication dissemination to the team.
• Must have demonstrated cultural competency with a variety of communities from which to draw on.
• Must be capable of identifying individuals in arts and arts supportive fields to create new content featuring these groups/individuals.
• Ability to improvise and pivot quickly with new and developing campus concerns, changes, community and disciplinary shifts.

Appointment Information:


This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5004 - Marketing Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close of the search. Minimum salary for this position is $60,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.


For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .



Application Procedures & Deadline Information:


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 3, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Application materials should include a cover letter, a current resume, and at least three references, including contact information. Work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.


In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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 .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1023862
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu


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