• Director of Marketing and Communications

    Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)


    Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director of the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), the Director of Marketing & Communications is responsible for leading and executing the IVMF's and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) strategic communications and marketing efforts to advance their respective missions, amplify their impact, and elevate the visibility of their respective programs, research, and/or thought leadership. This includes oversight of internal and external communications, brand management, media relations, digital strategy, content development, and creative direction.

     

    The Director serves as the chief architect of the storytelling strategy, ensuring consistency of voice, message, and brand across all platforms and audiences including veterans and military families, the University, funders, partners, policymakers, media, and the broader public. Working in close collaboration with IVMF's and OVMA's leadership and programmatic teams, as well as Syracuse University's central communications offices, the Director develops integrated marketing and communication strategies that align with organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.

     

    As a member of the leadership team, the Director of Marketing & Communications contributes to shaping the Institute’s and OVMA’s overall strategic direction, ensuring that communications and outreach efforts are cohesive, innovative, and results-driven. The Director will also supervise a team of marketing and communication professionals, and external vendors as needed to ensure timely, high-quality execution of campaigns, materials, and initiatives.

     

    The role requires strong strategic planning, storytelling, and project management skills, as well as the ability to navigate a dynamic, high-profile nonprofit environment with a national footprint. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader and experienced communicator who understands both the art and science of mission-driven marketing and who can position the IVMF and OVMA as a leading national voice in their respective spaces.