Assistant Director of Career Mgmt Ctr (Marketing, Communication & Technology)
Southern Methodist University Inc

Description

Salary range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

Cox School of Business:

Cox School of Business provides in an intimate, private-school setting and renowned professors with open doors. Cox allows students to kindle relationships through dozens of student clubs, speaker series, and mentoring programs - all designed to connect students with the best business minds around the globe.

Students of the Cox community, can count on savvy professional advice, networking opportunities and social connections that open doors around the world. Alumni are lifetime members of the dues-free SMU Cox Alumni Association. The Economist magazine ranks Cox No. 1 in the United States and No. 28 in the world for networking potential.

The Career Management Center (CMC) partners with BBA's, MS and MBA candidates, alumni, and employers to build collaborative relationships that culminate in successful careers. The CMC's mission is twofold:

• Support our students and graduates in assessing their skill sets and career aspirations and to provide timely and specific preparation as they evaluate goals and options.
• Develop, cultivate, and grow corporate partnerships with the organizations that recruit from the Cox School of Business.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Career Marketing, Communication & Technology supports recruiting activities for Cox students, partnering with employer representatives, alumni, students, and staff members. Primary objectives are to optimize the employer and student experience and maximize student employment outcomes. Lead and coordinate social media, marketing, and communication within the Cox Career Management Center (CMC) for students, employers and external audiences as well as providing similar support for Cox Graduate Admissions with prospective students.

The role is expected to review, evaluate and adjust strategy based on analytics and recommend new channels, tactics, and technologies. The individual will manage key information systems pertinent to career management centers, coordinate technology implementations, upgrades, and on-going maintenance.

The position will also oversee multiple student assistants.
Essential Functions:

• Career Marketing & Communication: develop, write, review, and / or disseminate marketing and promotional communications for current students and employers via various channels and mediums, including social media, promoting career-related content. Manages content of CMC website. Align messaging with Cox Marketing team.
  
• Career Systems: Manage career information systems, overseeing implementations, upgrades, and day-to-day performance, providing support to the Director and Senior Assistant Dean. Coordinates with university partners / vendors.
  
• Graduate Admissions Marketing & Communication: develop, write, review, and disseminate email marketing communications for prospective students. Manages ongoing Admissions email calendar and manages email communications (both static and ad hoc) to support deadlines, events and ongoing customer engagement. Provide support to Graduate Admissions Assistant Deans and align messaging with Cox Marketing.
  
• Collaboration and Student Worker Supervision: Recruits, hires, evaluates, trains, and supervises a marketing and communications team of part-time students who provide administrative and content-generation support for the department. Serves as a representative on relevant departmental and divisional committees to support marketing and communication efforts. Perform other duties as assigned.
  
• Event Management: Collaborate with Director of Employer Relations & Operations and CMC staff to plan and execute career-related events involving recruiters / alumni.
  
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work weekend and evenings related to employer and student events.
  
• Requires some travel to conferences and workshops
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Higher Education, Marketing, Communication, Advertising or related field.

A minimum of three years of work experience is required. Experience working with diverse teams, clients, and/or stakeholders, as well as experience planning and coordinating group events is also required.

Previous experience in marketing is preferred. Knowledge of recruitment practices in a college or university setting is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Must also have strong verbal and written communication skills. The ability to develop recruitment programs and create effective materials is essential.

Candidate must have strong organizational, planning and time management skills. Must also have a strong attention to detail and accuracy. Strong project management skills are essential.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to devise solutions amidst tight deadlines.

Candidate must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Qualtrics, Canvas, Hootsuite, Handshake, and CRM (Salesforce, Slate or similar programs) is preferred.
Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Carry/lift 25 lbs.
• Sit for long periods of time
• Walk for long distances

Deadline to Apply:

November 5, 2021.

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by October 25, 2021.
EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

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