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Senior Director of Marketing & Strategic Communication
Posting Category: E
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Application Process: Submit a resume that clearly aligns your experience with the job requirements and a cover letter that explains your interest in the role and UIS; a brief summary of key skills and experiences related to the job, including any specific achievements or examples; and the value you’d bring to the position and UIS.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $117,000
Summary:
The Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication serves as the university's chief communications strategist, leading integrated marketing, brand management and institutional communications to advance university priorities. This role leads the UIS Department of Strategic Communication and partners closely with executive leadership to shape the university's narrative, strengthen reputation and drive measurable outcomes through coordinated, multi-channel strategies. Reports to the Chief of Staff to the Chancellor.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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Strategic Communications Leadership: Serves as the university’s lead communications strategist with primary focus on guiding and implementing institutional marketing and brand management strategies; provides supervisory oversight of media relations, social media, internal and external communication, executive communication and digital/web strategy. Advises the Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and executive leadership on communications aligned with university goals. Represents the university on system-level communications committees.
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Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing: Leads efforts to advance and strengthen the university brand through integrated marketing strategies. Develops and directs annual marketing and communications plans and budgets aligned with institutional priorities. Collaborates with internal partners (including enrollment leadership and academic deans) and external vendors to drive enrollment results.
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Institutional Initiatives & Crisis Communication: Directs large-scale communications planning for major institutional initiatives, including crisis communications. Serves as Public Information Officer (PIO) in the UIS Emergency Operations Center when activated.
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Team Leadership & Organizational Alignment: Supervises the assistant director of marketing, director of media strategy and director of web & digital strategy, ensuring coordination across teams and platforms. Drives integration of messaging and evaluates effectiveness of communications efforts.
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Administration & Executive Engagement: Partners with the division’s director of business operations on budget management to ensure sound fiscal practices. Serves as an ex-officio member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and contributes to executive-level planning and decision-making.
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Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, strategic communications or a related field.
At least 7 years of supervisory experience, including team leadership and budget oversight.
Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide, data-informed marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational goals, including leading integrated and omnichannel campaigns across brand, public relations, internal communications, and digital platforms.
Demonstrated success in positioning and strengthening an institutional brand and translating analytics into actionable strategy.
Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write and communicate effectively on behalf of senior executives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher education experience
Familiarity with project management software
Familiarity with Drupal content management system
Familiarity with Slate
Experience managing contracted external partners and vendors
Employment Policies and other information:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.
Senior Director of Marketing & Strategic Communication
Posting Category: E
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Application Process: Submit a resume that clearly aligns your experience with the job requirements and a cover letter that explains your interest in the role and UIS; a brief summary of key skills and experiences related to the job, including any specific achievements or examples; and the value you’d bring to the position and UIS.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $117,000
Summary:
The Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Communication serves as the university's chief communications strategist, leading integrated marketing, brand management and institutional communications to advance university priorities. This role leads the UIS Department of Strategic Communication and partners closely with executive leadership to shape the university's narrative, strengthen reputation and drive measurable outcomes through coordinated, multi-channel strategies. Reports to the Chief of Staff to the Chancellor.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-
Strategic Communications Leadership: Serves as the university’s lead communications strategist with primary focus on guiding and implementing institutional marketing and brand management strategies; provides supervisory oversight of media relations, social media, internal and external communication, executive communication and digital/web strategy. Advises the Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and executive leadership on communications aligned with university goals. Represents the university on system-level communications committees.
-
Brand Strategy & Integrated Marketing: Leads efforts to advance and strengthen the university brand through integrated marketing strategies. Develops and directs annual marketing and communications plans and budgets aligned with institutional priorities. Collaborates with internal partners (including enrollment leadership and academic deans) and external vendors to drive enrollment results.
-
Institutional Initiatives & Crisis Communication: Directs large-scale communications planning for major institutional initiatives, including crisis communications. Serves as Public Information Officer (PIO) in the UIS Emergency Operations Center when activated.
-
Team Leadership & Organizational Alignment: Supervises the assistant director of marketing, director of media strategy and director of web & digital strategy, ensuring coordination across teams and platforms. Drives integration of messaging and evaluates effectiveness of communications efforts.
-
Administration & Executive Engagement: Partners with the division’s director of business operations on budget management to ensure sound fiscal practices. Serves as an ex-officio member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and contributes to executive-level planning and decision-making.
-
Other Duties as Assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, strategic communications or a related field.
At least 7 years of supervisory experience, including team leadership and budget oversight.
Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise-wide, data-informed marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational goals, including leading integrated and omnichannel campaigns across brand, public relations, internal communications, and digital platforms.
Demonstrated success in positioning and strengthening an institutional brand and translating analytics into actionable strategy.
Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write and communicate effectively on behalf of senior executives.
Preferred Qualifications:
Higher education experience
Familiarity with project management software
Familiarity with Drupal content management system
Familiarity with Slate
Experience managing contracted external partners and vendors
Employment Policies and other information:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
- You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.)
- Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro4
- Cameron University3
- Rippling3
- Astera Labs2
- Buildops2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education22
- Technology & Software9
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Healthcare & Medical Services5
- Distribution & Wholesale2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior director of marketing jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive marketing experience with at least 3 in a director-level role
- Proven experience owning full-funnel marketing strategy across brand, demand generation, and product marketing
- Proficiency with CRM and marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Marketo
- Experience managing and developing cross-functional marketing teams and agency relationships
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field
- Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite and board-level stakeholders
Tips for Your Senior Director Of Marketing Job Search
Quantify revenue impact on your resume
Senior director of marketing candidates get screened on business outcomes, not activities. Replace phrases like 'led campaigns' with pipeline generated, cost per acquisition improved, or market share gained. Hiring teams at this level expect numbers tied to revenue or growth.
Align your portfolio to the company's stage
Early-stage companies want proof you've built a function from scratch. Enterprise roles want cross-functional alignment and budget ownership. Tailor which case studies you lead with based on the company's headcount and funding stage, not just industry.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior director of marketing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by reporting line
Whether you report to a CMO, CEO, or COO shapes the scope of the role entirely. Look for that detail in the job description before applying. Reporting directly to a CEO usually signals a smaller marketing org where you'll own everything, including budget and headcount.
Prepare a 30-60-90 day plan before interviews
Most senior director of marketing interview loops include a presentation round. Hiring teams want to see how you'd diagnose the current marketing function and prioritize in the first quarter. Walk in with a draft plan built from publicly available information about their brand and pipeline.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
At this level, team size, budget authority, and whether you own brand versus demand generation define the role's actual influence. Clarify those before discussing offer terms. A higher title with a narrow remit is often worth less than a lower one with full funnel ownership.
Senior Director Of Marketing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior director of marketings?
The companies hiring the most senior director of marketings right now include University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Cameron University, and Rippling, with the largest share of openings in California, North Carolina, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, healthcare, and financial services, though consumer brands and media companies post regularly as well.
How many senior director of marketing jobs are remote?
About 26% of senior director of marketing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting persistent flexibility at this seniority level. Demand generation, content strategy, and performance marketing sub-functions tend to see the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while brand and integrated marketing roles more often require in-office presence for cross-functional collaboration.
How do you become a senior director of marketing?
You typically reach a senior director of marketing role by building deep expertise in one marketing discipline, then expanding into multi-channel ownership at the director level. From there, demonstrating P&L accountability, team leadership, and executive alignment across a full marketing function is what earns promotion or opens external opportunities at this tier. Most candidates arrive through brand, demand generation, or product marketing paths.
Can you get a senior director of marketing job with limited leadership experience?
Getting hired as a senior director of marketing without prior director-level experience is uncommon but possible if you can show de facto leadership, meaning you managed a team, owned a budget, or drove a major initiative without the formal title. Targeting growth-stage companies and startups tends to be more viable than pursuing enterprise roles, since those organizations often promote based on demonstrated scope rather than title progression alone.
What does the senior director of marketing interview process look like?
The senior director of marketing interview process typically runs four to six stages. It usually starts with a recruiter screen, moves to a hiring manager conversation focused on strategy and leadership philosophy, and then includes peer interviews with sales, product, or finance stakeholders. Most loops finish with an executive presentation where you walk through a marketing audit or a proposed go-to-market plan for the company's current priorities.
Where can I find and apply to senior director of marketing jobs?
You can find and apply to senior director of marketing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing. Openings are updated regularly across industries including technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer brands.
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