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Director of Communication Strategies

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 19, 2026
Director of Communication Strategies Director of Communication Strategies Hiring Department: CBA Dean's Office - Administration Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041218 Posting Close Date: July 17, 2026 For fullest consideration, please apply by Friday, July 3, 2026. Salary: The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $88,000. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Director of Communication Strategies plays a pivotal role in articulating the vision and accomplishments of the College of Business. This position is focused on elevating college visibility and fostering connections with business professionals, corporate leaders, alumni, and other essential stakeholders to fortify these relationships. Leading promotional strategies, the director drives forward the mission and influence of the College of Business through impactful communication to internal and external stakeholders. Duties & Responsibilities Lead promotional strategies to boost the organization's standing with internal and external stakeholders and enhance its visibility. Lead a team of Graphic Design staff to develop cutting-edge, college collateral delivering effectively through marketing channels. Work collaboratively with Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC) on brand alignment and serve as a liaison to UIC Business faculty, building awareness of college and external communication strategies. Develop presentation materials and talking points for college leadership for use with corporate, alumni and community audiences. Manage marketing channels such as the college website, newsletters, social media, video platforms, podcasts, and business or higher education publications. Use data and analytics to assess creative innovation, efficiency, distribution, and cost-effectiveness decisions and adjust strategies accordingly. Perform other duties as assigned and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related social sciences field required. A minimum of five years of progressive experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field, with preference to such experience in higher education (e.g. in an office of alumni relations, admissions, recruitment, advancement and/or development) or a non-profit organization. Preferred Qualifications Solid understanding of web content management, web accessibility and search engine optimization, and comfort with trends and best practices for higher education digital communications strategies. Excellent communications, presentation, organization, and computer/pc skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other related software and database applications. Excellent verbal and written communication across multiple platforms including print, digital, video, and other content- and marketing-related platforms. Solid understanding of traditional, digital, and social media communications and marketing concepts and principles. Understanding of higher education marketing. Experienced content producer, editor, and writer with familiarity with the range of content channels available to advance institutional communications and marketing strategies. Experience with both social media and graphic design. 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20005?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-abced95e331ecb41b84ece6afb0e9330