Assistant Director of Digital Marketing and Communications, UI Foundation

Position Title Assistant Director of Digital Marketing and Communications, UI Foundation

Division/College

Division/College University Foundation

Department

Department Constituency Experiences

Location

Posting Context Statement

Guided by its mission to inspire, manage and distribute private support to enhance the excellence of the University of Idaho, the UI Foundation strives to elevate the university’s impact and reputation through transformational philanthropy. The UI Foundation is defined by its core values:
Generosity and Curiosity;
One Mission, One Team;
Leadership Through Integrity and Accountability; and Dedication to Excellence. By connecting donor generosity with the university’s greatest opportunities, the UI Foundation helps fuel student success, advance research and innovation, and strengthen the University of Idaho’s future.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications, UI Foundation, this role develops and executes communications and marketing plans that strengthen awareness, engagement and support for organizational priorities. This role combines project management, producing creative content, digital marketing and storytelling to connect with and inspire a variety of audiences.

• Two years of professional experience in marketing, communications, public relations or a related discipline
• Experience developing and executing marketing plans that engage audiences across multiple platforms and media
• Experience creating, producing and editing written, visual and digital content, including photos, video and graphics
• Proven project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to changing needs
• Experience managing social media accounts and tracking performance for a business, organization or product(s)

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree

Required Other

• Ability to work non-standard business hours and weekends as needed
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicles
• Ability to travel occasionally

Additional Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in marketing, communications, public relations, advertising or journalism
• Experience working in communications for higher education, nonprofit or advancement units
• Experience with paid social media ads and digital marketing
• Proficiency using content management systems and collaboration tools such as SharePoint or Microsoft Teams
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and community partners while working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to use social media management tools for planning, scheduling and performance analytics

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• May need to work outside at certain on-location events in different types of weather conditions.

Degree Requirement

Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire

Posting Information

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employee Category

Employee Category Exempt

Pay Range

Pay Range $60,000 or higher, commensurate with experience

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Fiscal Year

FTE

1

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Funding

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.

Posting Date

Posting Date 08/24/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification

Optional Documents

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