Associate Director of Marketing and Strategic Engagement

🇺🇸 Dayton, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Marketing 🗓️ March 18th, 2026

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University of Dayton is hiring an Associate Director of Marketing and Strategic Engagement. The role involves leading integrated marketing, communications, and engagement efforts to enhance the organization's reputation and stakeholder relationships while supporting executive meetings, Board of Trustees events, client visits, and conferences. The position requires close collaboration with senior leadership to align communications with institutional priorities and drive growth.

Highlights

Lead planning and execution of integrated marketing, communications, and high-visibility engagement activities.
Oversee brand stewardship and messaging across multiple platforms.
Manage executive meetings, Board of Trustees activities, client visits, tours, and conferences.
Work closely with senior leadership to translate strategic priorities into compelling communications.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field plus 6+ years experience, or master’s degree plus 5+ years.
Experience leading marketing teams and managing external vendors or agencies.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to simplify complex technical information.
Ability to handle sensitive inquiries and high-visibility communications discreetly.
Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Preferred experience includes defense contractor or technical research environments, proficiency with website analytics, digital metrics, Adobe Creative Cloud, and strategic marketing development.