Director of Marketing and Creative Services

Fayetteville State University ( FSU), a public comprehensive, historically Black university, offers robust and innovative degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition. The university advances knowledge through the integration of teaching, learning, research, and public service. FSU strives to meet the educational, career, and personal aspirations of its students from rural, military, and other diverse backgrounds so that they are equipped with academic and practical knowledge to serve local, state, national, and global communities as enlightened citizens, globally astute leaders, and engaged solution creators.

FSU's Office of Strategic Communication ( OSC) is housed within the Office of the Chancellor. The OSC is charged with planning, creating, and implementing communication strategies to engage target audiences to include prospective students, current students, families of prospective and current students, faculty and staff, donors, partners, decision-makers and the media. The purpose of the engagement is to increase enrollment, partnerships, support, and financial contributions, per FSU's strategic plan.

The Director of Marketing and Creative Services ( DOMMKTCS) will be responsible for leading the planning and execution of strategic marketing goals of the university. The successful applicant for this position will report to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications and work collaboratively with the AVC of Strategic Communications and the Assistant VC for Events. Together, these leaders will elevate FSU's stature and positively position the university as a leader in higher education, nationally and internationally.

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or related field and five years of relevant experience with demonstrated "hands-on" expertise in developing and successfully leading marketing and branding efforts, including emerging and traditional media.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution preferred.
Experience in higher education.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.