Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations

About the role

The College of Visual Arts and Design (CVAD) at the University of North Texas (UNT) is seeking a Director of Communications, Marketing and Public Relations to provide strategic leadership for college-level marketing, communications, and public relations. The Director develops and implements an integrated communications strategy that advances the college’s priorities, strengthens its visibility and reputation, and supports student recruitment, engagement, advancement, and community outreach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated marketing, communications, and public relations strategy that advances CVAD priorities and supports recruitment, engagement, advancement, and institutional visibility.
• Create, write, edit, and schedule accurate and engaging content for the CVAD website, social media, newsletters, advertising, press releases, publications, videos, and other print and digital communications.
• Attend college events, conduct interviews, and research stories to highlight the accomplishments and impact of the CVAD community.
• Oversee the planning, production, and timely delivery of college publications, campaigns, and communications projects.
• Manage editorial calendars, production and printing schedules, project workflows, and coordination with vendors and campus partners.
• Manage CVAD’s website and social media presence, ensuring that content is current, responsive to audience needs, accessible, and aligned with university standards.
• Monitor audience engagement, respond or direct inquiries appropriately, and address inaccurate information when needed.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, campus partners, community organizations, and local, regional, state, and national media.
• Collaborate with UBSC to ensure alignment with university strategy, branding, policies, and media relations practices.
• Research communications trends, audience needs, and marketing opportunities; recommend strategies to strengthen CVAD’s reach and effectiveness; support major college events and special initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor student employees and other communications contributors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five years of experience in writing and/or editing publications; or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to develop and implement integrated, audience-focused communications and marketing strategies across print, digital, web, social media, video, broadcast, and emerging platforms.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and oral communication skills, with knowledge of Associated Press and Chicago Manual styles.
• Ability to fact-check and review print and digital materials for accuracy, clarity, consistency, quality, accessibility, and alignment with institutional standards.
• Ability to understand college and university priorities and translate them into effective communications for varied audiences.
• Thorough knowledge of digital accessibility and ADA requirements, with the ability to ensure compliance with university and state policies and guidelines.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and apply industry trends and best practices while maintaining institutional standards.
• Strong project-management skills, including the ability to establish priorities, coordinate complex projects, manage multiple deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders, exercise sound judgment, and maintain productive professional relationships.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and coordinate the work of student employees and other contributors.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm