Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing: College of Emergin at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy, Branding, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Executive Leadership, Team Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Digital Media Platforms, Analytics Tools, Speech Writing, Multimedia Storytelling, Stakeholder Management, Crisis Communications, Interdisciplinary Education

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The Senior Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing reports directly to the Dean of the College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) and serves as a member of the Dean's Cabinet Leadership Team. This executive leadership position provides strategic direction for all marketing, communications, branding, media relations, public affairs, and visibility initiatives that advance the College's mission, enrollment growth, partnerships, reputation, and institutional impact. As a senior leader within a rapidly growing and innovative college, the Senior Director is responsible for growing the existing team while leading and continuously evolving a high-performing communications and marketing team, including organizational structure, talent development, strategic planning, operational effectiveness, and performance accountability. The position serves as the Dean's chief communications and marketing strategist, leading integrated initiatives that elevate CECS's visibility, strengthen its market position, and establish the College as a national leader in interdisciplinary, workforce-focused, and future-oriented education. The Senior Director collaborates extensively with university leadership, academic and administrative units, industry and community partners, media organizations, and external stakeholders to advance institutional priorities, expand strategic partnerships, and ensure consistent, high-impact messaging. Through visionary leadership, organizational development, and strategic execution, the position drives the College's long-term growth, influence, and success. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine. Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction for all marketing, communications, and branding initiatives to advance the College's mission and enrollment growth. Leads and develops a high-performing communications team while serving as the chief strategist for the Dean.