SUMMARY OF THE FUNCTIONS:
The Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing is responsible for designing and implementing communications, marketing, and recruitment plans, and for overseeing communication and marketing activities and initiatives to promote the University’s brand, reputation, and identity in the United Arab Emirates and abroad.
In fulfilling this role, the candidate will oversee and manage the units responsible for delivering the institution’s marketing and communication goals through storytelling, content development, media relations, brand campaigns, and student recruitment activities. The Director will work closely with the University leadership to ensure the execution of activities in support of the University’s priorities and will ensure that all activities are methodically monitored and evaluated for continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Designing a strategic and integrated approach, oriented towards consistency, creativity, and adherence to University’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
Developing and delivering communication, marketing, and recruitment plans that include communication activities, digital marketing, and student recruitment to support the university’s strategic plan.
Identifying potential internal and external communications strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; and ensuring prompt and proactive responses to current priorities and emerging issues.
Fostering a data-driven culture and embracing the use of data in decision-making, as well as implementing and using tools to measure and monitor the effectiveness of all communication efforts and track reach and engagement across various platforms.
Strengthen the existing connections and develop new relationships with schools and other stakeholders in the UAE and abroad to recruit a diverse pool of talented students.
Ensuring that recruitment activities are properly integrated within communications and marketing initiatives and campaigns and is seen as an integral part of the Office operations.
Building and maintaining strong and collaborative relationships with university leadership, deans and directors, alumni, students, faculty, and staff to improve engagement with Office activities.
Supporting knowledge sharing and relationship building across the University to ensure coordination and coherent and consistent strategies,
Coordinate, motivate, and engage the team members and manage the budget, personnel, and support activities assigned to the Office effectively and efficiently.
Actively undertaking stewardship of the institutional brand and reputation and promoting professional and strong relationships with external stakeholders.
Monitor staff performance and professional development.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, marketing, or another related field,
Minimum of five (5) years senior level management and/or supervisory experience with personnel and budget responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced knowledge of principles of strategic planning, campaign development, and implementation.
Understanding principles of strategic marketing plans for student recruitment and the formulation of personas.
Experience leading teams or units, coordinating complex projects and prioritizing multiple activities effectively, and meeting tight deadlines.
Experience in promoting internal and external collaboration,
Commitment to quality and excellence through evidence of continuing professional development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Master’s Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, communications, or a related field.
Experience in a higher education work environment.
Bilingual: English and Arabic.
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