University of Kentucky
Communications Manager
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $52K - $86K
💻 Operations
🗓️ May 7th, 2025
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- Main responsibility is to manage production of marketing and communication materials for alumni and donor engagement.
- Requires strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Salary range: $52,021 - $85,800/year.
- Essential qualifications include a BA and 6 years of related experience.
- Experience in digital and print content creation and production is necessary.
- Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
- Familiarity with data analysis and performance tracking.
- Master’s degree and supervision experience preferred.
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Requisition Number | RE50185
Working Title | Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Department Name | 14000:Office Of Development
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position | Staff
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education | BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience | 6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None
Physical Requirements | Sitting at the computer for long periods of time. Attend meetings across campus.
Shift | 8:00am – 5:00pm; Monday–Friday.
Job Summary | The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is looking for an Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications. The Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications will be responsible for developing and managing the production of a wide range of marketing and communication materials aimed at engaging alumni and donors. This role involves managing communication channels, implementing strategic marketing initiatives, and ensuring consistent and compelling messaging that aligns with the University’s brand and goals. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of creativity, strategic thinking and strong project management skills to create impactful content for the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.
Please upload 3 published examples of your work. These should represent some of your most creative work. Use mock data to ensure information remains confidential. Upload individually under the Applicant Document label Specific Request 1, Specific Request 2, and Specific Request 3.
The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency.
By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | · Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.· Experience in digital and print content creation and production.· Excellent organizational and time-management skills.· Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.· Familiarity with data analysis and performance tracking.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience | Master’s degree preferred. Supervision experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply | 05/20/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
- * Please describe how your previous work experience relates to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe any related experience you have in managing the production of various marketing and communication materials including editing, proofreading and assisting with project needs
(Open Ended Question) - * How many years of paid experience do you have in managing and leading a team?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How many years of paid experience do you have in creating compelling higher education stories and persuasive appeals?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * How many years of paid experience do you have in working with data analysis to measure the impact of marketing and communication campaigns?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. These values are collaboration, communication, mission driven, mutual respect, innovation and transparency. Please choose one of the PAE values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Specific Request 1
- Specific Request 2
- Specific Request 3
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