Associate Director, Brand Strategy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 25000363
Description
Temple University’s Strategic Marketing and Communications Department is seeking an Associate Director of Brand Strategy.
Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION-FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Position Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Brand and Visual Strategy within Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC), The Associate Director of Brand Strategy, will play an important role in stewarding the university’s brand. This role will monitor and help manage Temple’s brand to ensure it is accurately depicted in all forms of content and promotion across the university and in market. The Associate Director will partner with the Sr. Associate Director of Brand Marketing to implement strategies that enhance the university’s reputation, visibility, and engagement with key stakeholders. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
* 4 years of professional experience in marketing, brand strategy, or a related field.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Required Skills and Abilities
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy of work.
* Superior organizational skills – must be able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
* Ability to quickly acclimate to different environments and are open to new processes and technologies.
* Self-directed with a solutions-oriented attitude; values and inspires a positive work environment.
* Ability to work within a continuous improvement environment; able to receive feedback with a positive attitude and a commitment to personal accountability.
* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners.
* Brings diplomacy and collegiality to capably address challenges; willingness to tackle issues and collaboratively resolve them.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to utilize data and insights to determine decisions.
* Ability to attend staff events as needed (including occasional nights and weekends).
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a cross-functional team.
* Ability to work independently and efficiently.
* Demonstrated excellent organizational time management skills.
* Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
* Possess excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills, including a strong commitment to client service.

Preferred
* Experience within higher education.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus

Job:Staff
Schedule:Full-time
Shift:Day Job
Employee Status:Regular

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