University of California  Los Angeles

Director of Communications

Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years in marketing, public relations, graphic design, or communications.
  • Proven experience creating effective communications strategies and managing websites.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a higher education context or similar organization.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, and web editing tools.
  • In-depth knowledge of accessibility standards for digital content in compliance with ADA and WCAG.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of digital communications strategy.
  • Oversee creation of print and digital marketing materials to promote TLC initiatives.
  • Collaborate with program directors to align communications and messaging.
  • Manage and mentor a team of communication professionals.
  • Provide strategic communications and counsel to TLC leadership.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement options within California.
  • Access to a comprehensive UC benefits package from day one.
  • Supportive work environment aiming for inclusive excellence in academia.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill advancement.
Full Job Description
Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement within the state of California.

To be considered, applicants must submit both a resume and a cover letter with their application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the TLC Human Resources team:

• Jaerika Vega: [email protected]
• Milinda Tabarez: [email protected]

Position Summary

The UCLA Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) is seeking an experienced communications leader to advance its mission of promoting inclusive excellence in teaching. This position plays a critical role in strengthening the TLC's visibility and broadening stakeholder engagement in support of innovative teaching and learning initiatives across UCLA.

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning, the Director of Communications is responsible for leading and executing the TLC digital communications strategy, an integrated outreach, communications, and data tracking effort spanning print and digital platforms, including websites, newsletters, reports, marketing materials, and social media. The role also oversees the development and deployment of creative, accessible content that promotes the TLC's programs, resources, and services while ensuring alignment with UCLA branding and communications standards.

The Director collaborates with TLC program directors and administrative teams to align messaging across units with the overall TLC digital strategy and raise awareness for and drive engagement of UCLA instructors in the TLC professional learning opportunities. Responsibilities also include overseeing a team that develops digital and printed content. The Director provides writing and copy-editing support as needed to ensure accurancy and consistency of content across the team, manages internal and external communications requests, and tracks the status of team communications projects.

The Director oversees executive communications and organizational messaging on behalf of the Vice Provost, provides strategic counsel to TLC leadership, and facilitates internal and external communications related to change management, instructional continuity, and other emergent communication needs.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • 5 yrs of experience Minimum of ten years of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, graphic design, communications, brand management, or a related professional area. (Required)
  • Experience with developing and implementing communications strategies, website development, and social media best practices. (Required)
  • Experience leading and managing a team of communicators in higher education or equivalent type of complex organization. (Required)
  • Expert command of digital technology, software and platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.), Microsoft Office, presentation software, and web page creation and editing software. (Required)
  • Expert knowledge of design standards for accessible digital and print media assets in compliance with the American with Disability Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) requirements. (Required)
  • Expert knowledge of marketing research processes and web analysis methods. (Required)
  • Highly developed ability to interpret information to make business decisions and recommendations based on analysis, best practices, and an understanding of preferred outcomes. (Required)
  • Highly developed ability to take initiative, independently manage time, organize complex work assignments and attend to multiple projects to meet deadlines, and respond to and troubleshoot challenges quickly and effectively. (Required)
  • Exceptional design, writing, and presentation/speaking skills and excellent problem-solving and project management skills. (Required)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)
  • Ability to work on campus with the potential for a hybrid schedule. (Required)

  • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in marketing, design, communications, or a closely related field and/or equivalent experience. (Required) Or
  • Master's Degree Master's degree or other advanced degree in marketing, public relations, graph design, communications, brand management, or a related professional area. (Preferred)

  • Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

  • Schedule

    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered

    99-Policy Covered
    Complete Position Description

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    About University of California Los Angeles

    The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system. UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States. The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
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