Northern Illinois University Looking for Director of Communications and Marketing – Division of Academic Diversity, Equit at DeKalb, IL  Full Time

• Working closely with the VP of ADEI/chief diversity officer and the AVP of Institutional Communications/chief communications strategist to create and execute an overall communications and marketing strategy for the Division of Academic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Researching and creating compelling and timely content that is culturally responsive, accurate, authentic, inclusive and accessible. Content will include but is not limited to news articles, community messaging, promotional materials, web copy, news releases, social media content creation and posts for use across multiple channels.
• Writing speeches, written communications, key messages, talking points, web copy and presentations for the vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/chief diversity officer and all departments within ADEI as needed.
• Working with each of the centers and offices within ADEI to promote initiatives and events that support student, faculty, staff and community engagement and action, in alignment with the university’s marketing and branding efforts.
• Serving as the division liaison to Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications.
• Working in partnership with the division’s Advancement officer and the NIU Foundation to support fundraising initiatives and goals through messaging, storytelling and coordinated campaigns.
• Supporting revenue-generating opportunities such as workshops and trainings for external constituents with marketing and publicity.
• Compiling and managing relevant research and data to inform strategies, initiatives, content and messaging.
• Maintaining a database of local, regional and national awards or other opportunities (in higher education or otherwise) that recognize achievements in advancing ADEI’s goals and submit entries/proposals as appropriate.

• Marketing and communications experience in a university/college, other educational organization or in a similar not-for-profit setting.
• Five (5) years of proven work experience in journalism, public relations, communications and/or marketing with experience in advancing efforts to promote work that supports diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, editing and verbal skills.
• Ability to create compelling, creative and timely content for use on multiple platforms in order to inform audiences and inspire action.
• Experience managing social media, sensitive issues and crisis communications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiastic personality and willingness to build new relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be accommodating to emergent projects.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to perform sedentary work involving sitting the majority of the time.
• Ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis.
• Ability to work for extended periods at computer workstation.
• May include minimal travel and hybrid remote work is possible.

• If eligible for Veteran’s Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.

• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on for detailed information about Northern Illinois University’s benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
• Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.