P230424 – Assistant Director of Communications – SAAP Marketing, Communications and Outreach

Classification Title: Assistant Director of Community
Relations

Department
SAAP Marketing, Communications and Outreach

Posting Number:
P230424

Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/46942

Employer
S
tate

Professional Appointment Term
Term

Position Summary

The
Assistant Director of Communications reports to the School’s Director of Communications and the Dean of The School of Architecture and Planning. The person in this role
will serve as a vital Communications team member in a highly collaborative environment working to raise the global reputation of the School
and its faculty while engaging strategic external audiences and supporting student and faculty recruitment and
success.

The Communications team is responsible for creative design and branding, media relations, alumni and industry
engagement, and public events and programs, such as such as the School’s annual lecture series, alumni events, and special events and
initiatives of the Dean’s Office. The position will have a significant role in promotion of faculty work and recognition, as well as in
marketing to prospective students to support recruitment and enrollment efforts.

The Assistant Director will work
collaboratively with academic leadership, faculty, and professional staff at the School and university in marketing and communications,
recruitment, alumni engagement, and university advancement, and provide support to the Director of Communications in the oversight of the
Communications portfolio. They are a leader – they take initiative, are motivated, creative, and eager to learn; thrive in a fast-paced,
creative, and enterprising environment; and demonstrate sharp organizational and project management
skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the graphic, visual, and brand identity of all
  multi-media and digital products for the School, including news stories, graphics, video, and photography that capture the life and work of
  our School and its public programs to feature on the School’s website, social media channels, email marketing, and paid
  advertising.
• Assist in management and monitoring of the School’s top-level social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
  YouTube, LinkedIn.
• Manage the School’s website, including creation of content, web copywriting and graphic design.
  • Support
    website maintenance, including updated content features, use of Content Management Systems, web design and implementation of
    university-driven website development initiatives
  • Assessment of performance and areas for growth in audience outreach and
    engagement, including Google Analytics and search engine optimization.
• Support other media production including online
  advertising, digital and environmental displays, and print media
• Provide some logistical/administrative support for outsourced
  contracts for sponsored media, print and design projects, and in-house mailings and outreach.
• Produce and administer School
  e-newsletter for internal and external audiences.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Communications, School administration,
  and faculty to assess, improve and implement digital content strategies.
• Ensure consistency of the school’s visual identity and in
  all digital products
• Provide back-up to the Director of Communications on an as-needed basis
• Occasional evening and weekend
  work may be required, with some travel, in support of School events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Outstanding
Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards
including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and
academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit
packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of
America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and
our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and
people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful
thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of demonstrated
experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred
Qualifications

Graphic design experience

Salary
Range
Competitive

Type
Full-Time

Special Instructions
Summary

Documents required to apply:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Work Samples: Graphic Design
   Samples

Additional Information

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the
Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or
any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such
information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or
via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this
posting?
No

Contact’s Name: Ashley Claypool

Contact’s
Pronouns
she/her/hers

Contact’s Title: Director of Personnel and Finance

Contact’s
Email: arbuchol@buffalo.edu

Contact’s Phone:
716-829-5595

Deadline for External Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled:
03/15/2024

Number of References Required
3