Job Description

Position Information

Internal Posting? Posting Number SP005454P Position Title Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Partnerships, Professional Education Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Department College of Education, Health & Human Sciences Admin Location Off Campus Location - TBD Posting Context Statement Position Overview

The Senior Director of Strategic Communications and Partnerships will be responsible for all external publicity for Elevate Teacher Professional Development including facilitating and building partnerships with third party organizations, internal stakeholders, and school districts across the nation. This position oversees the publicity, awareness, marketing, and partnership development budget. Working with leadership, this position is responsible for strategic planning and long-term campaigns that will continue enrollment growth in professional education and enhance the institution’s brand nationally. This is a key position and an important part of the Elevate team. This role reports to the Managing Director for Professional Education and together they will work to create a vision and plan to achieve growth and revenue.

Unit URL

College of Education, Health and Human Sciences | University of Idaho

Position Qualifications

Required Experience

• Seven years of marketing experience
• Three years of experience in building external relationships and partnerships
• Experience supervising and training personnel
• Experience with digital advertising and copywriting

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as Marketing, Creative/Graphic Design, Communications, Public Relations, Business, or similar degree.

Required Other

• Ability to work nonstandard business hours as needed

Additional Preferred

• Master’s degree in related field
• Experience with budget management
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva Position
• Knowledge of higher education and K-12 education systems and policies
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to maintain a professional and confidential work environment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• None

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

Posting Information

FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range Commensurate with experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE

1.0

Full Time/Part Time Full Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and/or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Uncertain Posting Date 09/16/2026 Closing Date 10/02/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.