JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) Director of Communications & Marketing leads multichannel communication efforts through data-driven, strategic messaging and innovative digital experiences that maintain and grow WCER\'s position as a national and international leader in education research. The Director leads a multi-person (approximately 6-10 person) communications team in developing and executing strategic communication and marketing campaigns, producing news stories and features about center events, and advances the center\'s research using email, web, social media, print, video, and other channels. The Director also serves on the executive leadership team offering insights and strategies related to sensitive communications matters, and actively contributes to the development of new strategies to advance the goals of WCER. This position also oversees media relations, communication strategies, and brand development to align with WCER\'s five strategic goals to: integrate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) into daily operations; improve services; operate as a learning organization; promote high quality, community-connected research; and expand and diversify center funding. Additionally, the position oversees the use of data, metrics, and analytics to accurately measure, evaluate, and optimize WCER\'s communications and marketing activities. The role will use digital tools such as Eloqua, Meltwater, Asana, and WordPress to organize, publicize, and advance communications work. Responsibilities: Directs communications strategic planning, and execution. Provides approval and guidance for communications including staffing and budgetary planning in support of communication goals. 40% Develops, implements, and monitors strategic communication initiatives for designated audiences and internal stakeholders to maximize engagement and strengthen collaboration efforts 20% Identifies, establishes, and directs media relationships and partnerships with internal and external sources 10% Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revived operational policies and procedures 10% Audits and directs day-to-day operational plans to align with... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/F25C003C34114BF6