Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication

🇺🇸 Starkville, MS 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Marketing 🗓️ July 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Mississippi State University is hiring an Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication. The role involves developing and managing marketing and communication strategies for the Division of Student Affairs, including social media management, content creation, visual design oversight, and coordinating multimedia storytelling while ensuring alignment with divisional and university standards.

Highlights

Develop and execute social media strategies and provide consultation on content planning and audience engagement.
Create compelling communications for websites, email campaigns, newsletters, and social media outlets.
Oversee visual design and creative execution of publications including photography and graphic presentation.
Manage divisional website content strategy, redesign initiatives, and accessibility considerations.
Coordinate photography and videography efforts, including production planning and digital asset management.
Work across departments to develop communication and marketing strategies aligned with university branding.
Recruit, train, and supervise graduate assistants and student employees, providing career development opportunities.
Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365, and advanced computer skills required.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, or Journalism with three years relevant experience; a Master’s degree and five years experience preferred.
Salary grade 15 with compensation determined by the hiring department under the university's staff compensation structure.