Tulane University · 11 hours ago
Executive Director, Communications and Marketing
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTulane University is seeking an Executive Director of Communications and Marketing who will innovate and lead the school’s communication efforts. This role involves overseeing brand strategy and marketing initiatives, collaborating with key units, and driving growth and partnership opportunities.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
Responsibilities
Innovates, leads, and advances the school’s communication efforts in alignment with the school’s mission and strategic priorities
Drives innovation and leadership across internal and external marketing and communications efforts, overseeing brand strategy, market positioning, strategic communications, and growth initiatives
Directs the school’s marketing and communications team to execute integrated strategies that elevate the school’s reputation, support academic clinical and research excellence, and foster strategic partnerships
Collaborates closely with key administrative, clinical, and research units to ensure alignment and impact
Partners with the school’s Business Development leader to advance growth and partnership opportunities
Serves on boards and committees within the school where branding, marketing, and communications play a role, as well as at the university level such as the University Communications Council and the Academic Communications Committee
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
Expertise in strategic communications, messaging, brand guidelines development, and brand management
Skilled with using graphics and content marketing software programs
Skilled with digital marketing and analytics
Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a supervisory role
Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills
Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of marketing, communications, and brand strategy experience in healthcare or higher education, including demonstrated experience leading marketing and communications functions
Proven experience with strategic brand development, market positioning, and business development initiatives
Demonstrated success in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels and constituencies
Preferred
Experience in healthcare marketing, medical education, or academic medical center communications
Proven track record of business development and strategic partnership development
Experience with thought leadership positioning and industry relations
Experience working within clinical and research-intensive environments
Company
Tulane University
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2018-11-14Grant· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Janaki Sundaresan
Co-Founder of Health Equity Fellowship
Lekh Parekh
Co-founder and Vice President of Tulane Table Tennis Club
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