Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Director of Marketing at Rhatigan Student Center (WSU Union Corporation) on the Wichita State University campus. The Director of Marketing is responsible for the design, implementation, and facilitation of WSU Rhatigan Student Center’s marketing and public relations program, including the development of a comprehensive marketing plan for Rhatigan Student Center, a core marketing and public relations mission. Additional responsibilities involve developing a marketing budget, establishing and implementing marketing plans for new projects and existing services, project execution and management, implementation and maintenance of marketing controls, development of online marketing tools, web site development and maintenance, and social media marketing. Responsible for conducting market research and analysis to determine market requirements for existing and future customers. Oversees the graphics department. Collaborates with various university entities including University Relations, to coordinate advertising, news coverage of events, services, and feature articles about Rhatigan Student Center. Ensures adherence to the university’s standards, guidelines and policies. Coordinates with Rhatigan Student Center departments to ensure a consistent public relations approach throughout the operation. Must demonstrate a commitment to exceptional customer service and the student union philosophy.

PREREQUISITES:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, integrated marketing communications, electronic media, strategic communication, print journalism, or a related discipline.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Experience: Minimum five years’ work experience in marketing and public relations required, including at least two years managing a marketing program or department for an organization.

Experience must also include: developing and administering a comprehensive marketing/public relations program, market research, implementing online communications strategies, working with social media, supervising people (either paid staff or volunteers) and public speaking.

Knowledge: Knowledge of marketing and public relations fundamentals. Knowledge of social media tools as used for marketing and public relations. Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform via written, oral, social and visual media. Knowledge of graphic design, including but not limited to typography, illustration, photography, book design, advertising, computer graphics, design, and drawing. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows and Mac-based computer applications.

Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly, both orally, in writing, and including active listening skills and social perceptiveness. Polished presentation and interpersonal skills. Self-starter, highly organized with exceptional planning, prioritizing and attention to detail skills. Strong leadership and consensus building skills. Articulate, poised and genuine.

Abilities: Must be able to express a high level of creativity and flexibility. Demonstrated ability to provide effective supervision. Must be able to work with a wide range of work styles and expectations. Must be able to collaborate, coordinate, delegate and manage activities through a diverse team of people to achieve desired results/deliverables, or project goals. Must be able to exhibit professionalism at all times.

Requires working extended hours, including evenings and weekends, when needed. Valid driver’s license.

NOTE: Background check will be requested on external applicant selected for hire.

Application deadline is 5:00pm, Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Apply at: http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=rsc&p=/RSC_Job_Openings_FullTime/, or apply at Kansas HRePartners at www.HRePartners.com (under Rhatigan Student Center logo). Application must include a cover letter with a statement of how you learned about this position, a resume and names of three professional references with phone numbers and email addresses; OR send the same information to: Naomi Strong, Human Resources Director, Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita state University, 1845 N. Fairmount, Box 56, Wichita, KS 67260-0056; by fax to: 316-978-3217; by email to: rsc.jobs@wichita.edu. Rhatigan Student Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.