Posting Details
Job Title Director of Marketing and Communications
Department UNIVERSITY MARKETING
Position Number FP432A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director of Marketing and Communications for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School ( EVMS ) at Old Dominion University is responsible for leading the school's marketing and communications strategy. A core function of this role is producing high-quality written content, including feature stories, profiles, news articles, that showcase the school's mission, research, educational programs and impact on the community. The director serves as the primary editorial voice for the school/college and ensures that all communications reflect a compelling and consistent narrative about its work and priorities. The position also holds primary responsibility for all internal and external communications.
The director leads the development, execution and assessment of the school's annual integrated marketing communications plan, including editorial content strategy, marketing initiatives, internal communications, public relations and special events. The communications strategy supports a wide range of audiences, including prospective students, current students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and community members.
The position holder oversees the creation, quality and production of digital communications including website content, news stories and social media, as well as print publications such as program brochures and other institutional materials.
The role requires strong collaboration and the ability to work effectively with faculty, leadership, staff and external partners.
The position sits within University Communications and reports to the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated creativity, imagination, critical thinking, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Considerable experience as a communications or marketing professional or other related field of work.
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.
Some experience in public relations.
Conditions of Employment
This position is fully in-office, requiring on-site work five days per week.
Anticipated salary range is high $60K to low $70K.
This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.
Job Open Date 03/26/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 04/13/2026
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Writing Sample 1
Writing Sample 2
Media Portfolio 2
Supplemental Questions
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