Assistant Director, Marketing & Communications

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Be You.

The Duke University Initiative for Science & Society (S&S) is seeking a strategic, creative, and results-oriented marketing and communications professional to help expand our visibility, strengthen student recruitment efforts, and build meaningful relationships with external partners.

S&S advances the responsible use of science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education, communication, and policy engagement. We bring together faculty, students, and external partners to examine the ethical, legal, and social implications of scientific discovery and technological innovation, strengthen public understanding, and inform policy and governance.

In this role, you will lead marketing and communications efforts that support recruitment for the Master of Arts in Applied Ethics & Policy (MA-AEP) program, strengthen the S&S brand, and increase engagement with undergraduate students, alumni, partners, and external audiences. You will develop and execute strategic campaigns across digital, print, video, web, and social media channels to position S&S as a global leader in responsible innovation research and education.

Minimum Requirements

• Generally requires a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of experience in marketing and communications or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience planning and implementing digital marketing and communications strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across a variety of audiences and communication channels.
• Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Marketing strategy experience within higher education, graduate student recruitment, or related fields.
• Demonstrated success developing and evaluating recruitment marketing campaigns and measuring ROI.
• Experience managing websites, social media platforms, newsletters, and email marketing campaigns.