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Job Title Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing

Department UNIVERSITY MARKETING

Position Number FP461A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Director of Marketing and Communications for the College of Sciences is responsible for all internal and external communications for the academic unit and serves as member of the College of Sciences’ external relations and leadership team. The position sits with University Communications reporting to the Senior Assistant Vice President for Integrated Marketing Communications. The position holder will have a dotted line to report to the Dean of College of Sciences.

The position holder leads the development, execution, and assessment of the College of Sciences’ annual integrated marketing communications plan. This integrated marketing communications plan includes marketing, internal communications, public relations, and special events planning. This plan reaches a vast array of target audiences including but not limited to prospective students, current students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and community members.

The position holder is responsible for the creation, quality, and production of the College of Sciences’ digital communications including news stories, social media and web, as well as print publications, such as white papers and annual reports.

The position holder evaluates the timely adjustment of marketing and communication plans and operates within a designated budget for marketing and communications activities. The position holder interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field of study or a bachelor’s degree and related experience equivalent to a master’s degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations or related field of study. Preference for experience/training in science.

+ Considerable knowledge of marketing, public relations and communications principles/practices and strategies.

+ Working knowledge of data collection, evaluation and reporting of program/plan effectiveness.

+ Considerable knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office and Adobe software such as Creative Suite 6 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign or similar applications.

+ Considerable skill in editing, grammar and writing persuasively.

+ Considerable knowledge of social media avenues and technologies for current emerging trends in marketing and advertising.

+ Basic photographic skills.

+ Comprehensive communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with clients of diverse cultures.

+ Demonstrated ability to assist in the composition layout and design of various college publications. Demonstrated ability to identify, organize and accomplish tasks in priority order and keep several projects moving ahead simultaneously all with a minimum of supervision.

+ Demonstrated ability to interpret guidelines, policies and procedures to fit changing situations. Demonstrated ability to interact well and maintain effective relationships with alumni.

+ Considerable experience in developing and managing all aspects of effective marketing and public relations plans, preferably for programs in higher education.

+ Considerable experience writing and editing professional newsletters and promotional materials.

+ Considerable experience at writing research press releases, as well as feature articles and straight news stories.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Preference for experience/training in science.

+ Preference for experience in science marketing and communications.

+ Higher education experience preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 11/20/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date 12/08/2025

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Please provide any portfolio pieces you would like us to see.

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

The College of Sciences consists of 7 departments: biological sciences, computer science, ocean and earth sciences, physics, chemistry and biochemistry, mathematics and statistics, and psychology. The College of Sciences serves more than 4,000 students with more than 200 faculty. The mission of the College includes delivering excellent educational programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level while performing cutting-edge research.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

+ Writing Sample 1

+ Other Document

+ Media Portfolio

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 3

Supplemental Questions

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