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Marketing And Communications Director - College Of Arts & Letters

Pocatello - Main

Not eligible for remote work, on-campus position

Priority Date: November 23, 2025

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

This position serves an important role as part of the ISU College of Arts and Letters. As a college, we pride ourselves on being a community of scholars who make meaningful, professional contributions to our disciplines, departments, university, and community. This includes being passionate about providing outstanding learning opportunities for our students, many of whom are first-generation college students from Idaho. We also pride ourselves on our commitment to working supportively and collaboratively together to achieve our goal of putting students first, and we expect all our college community to embrace this core value.

The Marketing and Communications Director for the College of Arts and Letters reports directly to the Dean and works with college leadership to help set the marketing and communications vision. The position is responsible for the implementation of all marketing and communications efforts for the College and its departments, programs, and initiatives. This includes internal and external marketing and communications work focused on promotion, recruiting, outreach, and development. Major responsibilities include oversight and production of written press releases, a monthly newsletter, and content for various social media channels. The individual in this position coordinates with and/or supervises other college staff and student workers involved in marketing and communications efforts- and collaborates with the ISU Marketing and Communications team to ensure consistency with the university's standards and vision.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce written press releases regarding college highlights, announcements, and events.
• Produce content for monthly newsletter, with audience over 4,000.
• Provide marketing and communications support for specific college recruiting initiatives.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to improve student enrollment, recruitment, and retention for the college.
• Develop and implement strategies to stay connected with college alumni, donors, and potential donors.
• Create and manage content for the college's social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and website.
• Develop and maintain relationships with individual departments to better understand and respond to their marketing and communications needs.
• Serve as the college's liaison with the university's marketing team to develop coordinated marketing and recruiting plans.
• Ensure that all college marketing and communications work is consistent with the university's marketing standards and vision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• At least three years professional marketing and communications experience.
• Experience overseeing projects requiring strong writing, editing, fact-checking, and proofreading skills.
• Experience designing content with Adobe Cloud or related software.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good understanding of institutions of higher education.
• Experience managing social media in a professional setting.
• Professional experience in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Project management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Video recording and editing skills.

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before November 23, 2025. Salary will be between $58,000 and $65,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

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Posting Number: req2622

Type: Working 12 months per year

Position: Non-classified Staff

Division: Office Of Academic Affairs

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) ###-#### (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ordinator@.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.