Director of Enrollment Communications

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

University Advancement elevates UNCG's reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University's distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsorships, and crisis communications.

The Director, Office of Enrollment Communications, will serve as the primary strategic leader for the University's enrollment marketing efforts. The director will closely collaborate with leadership in the Division of Enrollment Management, The Graduate School, the Division of Student Success, University Communications, and various academic units to develop data-driven marketing strategies that increase enrollment (on-campus and online) and improve student experience. This individual is responsible for identifying and understanding marketing needs and leading the planning and executing of multiple, complex integrated campaigns that will drive University enrollment. Specific responsibilities include:

This position will be supported by a team of digital and traditional marketing professionals, including strategic experts, project managers, and a small creative staff (copywriting/design). The director will lead the department staff to work with agility and knowledge, which requires a leader who possesses a breadth of marketing/communications experience and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and do project-level work at times. They should be as savvy at developing new strategies as they are at executing them.

The ideal individual must have a well-rounded knowledge of integrated marketing communications disciplines and a track record of executing on strategic campaigns that exceed expectations while remaining on time and on budget.

This individual must demonstrate a commitment to continual learning - for themselves and their staff members - to stay on top of industry trends. Expert leadership skills are required and should include presentation skills, budget management, reporting, consulting, supervision, and a track record of staff development. Some project management, copywriting, and basic graphic design skills will be required on occasion. Prior experience managing print projects, especially in a higher-ed setting, is ideal.

Candidates for this position must possess a Master's Degree + at least 12 years professional marketing experience, or a Bachelor's Degree + at least 15 years professional marketing experience. Experience must include:

Additional minimum qualification requirements: