Director presso Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Directs, plans, coordinates and supervises the operation and activities of a specialized unit or small department; develops and implements policies and procedures, administers the budget, organizes tasks and sets priorities. Serves as liaison with university personnel and community at large. Works under general supervision with broad latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

• Leads and supervises the creative team to ensure a highly collaborative environment where productivity is maximized and specific goals, budgets, priorities, and quality standards are met; works closely with the Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications
• Develops comprehensive strategies to increase Texas Tech Health El Paso, TTP El Paso, and Texas Tech Dental Oral Health clinic brand visibility and enhance the image of both entities; develops and manages brand standards/guidelines; develops visual identity positioning and strategy; analyzes, evaluates, and directs visual/written content of creative materials/messaging
• Reviews draft layout and suggests final improvements as needed; reviews final layout and suggests improvements as needed; manages advertising schedules and placement, and campaign budgets for TTUHSC El Paso and TTP El Paso in coordination with schools and departments
• Works directly with the project manager; supports client communications, conflict management, job prioritization, and quality improvement; maintains the integrity of Texas Tech Health El Paso, TTP El Paso, and Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic images; oversees accurate usage of Texas Tech Health El Paso, TTP El Paso, and Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic brands, including logos, acronyms, and verbiage on printed and promotional materials; keeps projects on track with clearly defined priorities, expectations and timelines
• Supervises designers and supports planning, prioritization, and quality improvement
• Reviews requests for contract or outsourced work; obtains bids and acts as liaison with vendors to ensure adherence to brand and quality standards; reviews and manages creative contracts and renewals
• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes
• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP’s values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork)
• Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution
• Perform all other duties as assigned
• Remains current with all licensure, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position

• Prior experience with academic, creative, and marketing services
• Supervisor of at least five subordinates for six or more years
• Experience with a six-month or longer marketing campaign, including strategy, development, and management
• Prior brand strategy and management experience
• Social media strategy experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related area plus five years of progressively responsible management experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in management to equal a minimum of 9 years