The Division of Marketing & Communications (MarComm) aims to strengthen DUs strategic position locally, regionally, and nationally through data-driven and authentic storytelling across multiple channels with focused support on the universitys value drivers: academics and research; enrollment and admissions, athletics, and advancement. Whether through public or media relations, digital strategies, social media, print, podcast, issues or crisis management, community relations or thought leadership and training, MarComm drives results through narratives that involve words, pictures, and design. With true understanding of and connection with our diverse audiences, we aim to foster collaborative problem solving, creativity and innovation. MarComm strives to speak with a unified, authentic, and resonant voice to strategically advance the University of Denvers brand by focusing on the following priorities:
1. Promoting and protecting DUs reputation.
2. Inspiring students to enroll and engage.
3. Increasing equity and inclusion.
4. Strengthening the University.
MarComms mission, vision and values make it imperative that everyone in our community feels safe and included. The participation and input of all members should be valued and respected, while every voice should have the opportunity to be heard. The divisions community-created, shared sense of belonging definition is, “a shared sense of belonging in MarComm means building a collaborative, trusting community where we feel and are safe, valued, and appreciated being ourselves as we contribute to something meaningful.” Our collective achievements are enhanced by the open exchange of ideas – particularly when diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences are embraced.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Strategic Positioning (AVC), the Director of Creative & Brand Management serves as a leader, change agent and driving force behind the creative interpretation of the university brand, overseeing a creative team tasked with building a body of work that brings the DU brand to life and scales it for enterprise-wide use. The Director is responsible for overseeing creative and brand management strategy and execution, ensuring the effectiveness of day-to-day activities within the teams supervised as well as supporting the overall quality of creative work done on behalf of the institution. Under the guidance of the divisions two AVCs and in collaboration with partners overseeing marketing, media relations, communications, market research and storytelling, the Director is responsible for influencing how people around the nation and globe think and feel about the University of Denver and its ability to positively impact the public good. The Director will provide support for campus partners across the Universitys two campuses and in its communities, creating impactful brand experiences and a scalable design system for all University assets. This role combines supervisory responsibilities with contribution to and presentation of big ideas, responsibility for the care and optimization of DUs brand ecosystem, and on-going establishment of the necessary systems and process that lead to efficient and effective outcomes for the University.
Essential Functions
Creative Program & Brand System Management
Creative Team Lead
MarComm Infrastructure, Creative Operations & Campus Support
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Environment
Physical Activities
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 25, 2023.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 14.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$125,000
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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