Communications Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-05-09
University of Kentucky
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Lexington
Kentucky
40502
United States


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job TitleCommunications ManagerRequisition NumberRE50185Working TitleAssistant Director of Marketing and CommunicationsDepartment Name14000:Office Of DevelopmentWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired 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? YesPreferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree preferred. Supervision experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply05/20/2025Our 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.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please describe how your previous work experience relates to this position.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * 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)

  3. * 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
  4. * 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
  5. * 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
  6. * 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)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Specific Request 1
  2. Specific Request 2
  3. Specific Request 3




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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