Posting Details
Job Title Director of Marketing and Communications
Department UNIVERSITY MARKETING
Position Number FP738A and FP432A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
Old Dominion University's Division of University Communications is seeking to hire two Directors of Marketing and Communications. One Director of Marketing and Communications will support Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences EVMS School of Health Professions ( EVMS SOHP ) at Old Dominion University. One Director of Marketing and Communications will support Macon & Joan Brock Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University. These roles hold primary responsibility for all internal and external communications for their academic units and serve as member of the School/College's external relations and leadership team. These positions sit with University Communications reporting to the Executive Director for Marketing and Communications for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Marketing and Communications Office. The position holder will have a dotted line to report to the respective school/college dean.
The position holder leads the development, execution, and assessment of the School/College's annual integrated marketing communications plan. This integrated marketing communications plan includes marketing, internal communications, public relations, and special events planning. This plan reaches a vast array of target audiences including but not limited to prospective students, current students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and community members.
The position holder is responsible for the creation, quality, and production of school/college digital communications including news stories, social media and web, as well as print publications, such as annual reports. The position holder evaluates the timely adjustment of marketing and communication plans and operating within budget for marketing and communications activities. It interacts professionally with all internal and external customers using strong interpersonal skills.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree with an emphasis in communications, marketing, or related field. Or a BA/BS degree with an emphasis in communications, marketing, or a related field with work experience equivalent to a master's degree in a related field.
Demonstrated creativity, imagination, critical thinking, creativity, and talent in branding, digital marketing, message development, and strategic marketing.
Strong project management skills with the ability to identify short- and long-range goals and contribute to effective and measurable outcomes.
Considerable experience working in highly collaborative environments requiring interpersonal communication competence, initiative, active listening, and emotional intelligence.
Considerable experience in coordinating and developing communications across a variety of marketing channels.
Considerable experience as a communications or marketing professional or other related field of work.
Working experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns for a higher education institution.
Some experience executing integrated communication efforts for a complex, multifaceted organization.
Some experience in a variety of integrated marketing and communication mediums with the ability to plan, manage, produce, and direct comprehensive strategies that incorporate print, digital, and video communication to lead brand and brand messaging.
Some prior experience in higher education marketing and communications.
Some prior experience in healthcare marketing and communications.
Preferred Qualifications
Considerable knowledge and understanding of communications and marketing issues/trends in higher education.
Considerable knowledge of healthcare marketing and communications issues and trends.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills, including editing and proofreading skills.
Some experience in developing, executing, and measuring integrated marketing communications plans.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 11/18/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 12/08/2025
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Please provide samples of your marketing and communications work that you would like the committee to see.
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Marketing and Communications is a part of University Communications. These roles will support two schools within Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University: Eastern Virginia Medical School and EVMS School of Health Professions. These schools are leaders in their industry with cutting-edge, innovative programs and exceptional student outcomes. These roles will help share their unique story.
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair @type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
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