Associate Director of Brand & Marketing Communications

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* Provide direct supervision and professional development for the Brand Manager, including performance management, goal setting, and skill development
* Coordinate with the Project Manager and Communications Support on integrated communications initiatives and project timelines
* Establish clear role boundaries and workflow processes between team members to optimize efficiency and reduce overlap
* Foster a collaborative team environment while maintaining accountability for deliverables and quality standards
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, or related field
* Minimum 5-7 years of progressive marketing communications experience with demonstrated team leadership and management responsibility
* Proven editorial and content strategy expertise with a portfolio demonstrating successful brand management and campaign execution
* Experience managing creative teams, including graphic designers, content creators, or marketing specialists
* Strong project management skills with experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in deadline-driven environments
* Advanced understanding of higher education marketing, competitive positioning, and recruitment communications best practices
* Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback, develop team members, and maintain high-quality standards under pressure
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and external stakeholders
* Experience in higher education marketing, enrollment management, or academic communications
* Background in healthcare, nursing, or professional education environments
* Familiarity with the University of Washington brand guidelines, systems, and institutional culture
* Experience with content management systems, marketing automation platforms, and digital analytics tools
* Project management certification or formal training in team leadership and development### Benefits There are many perks to working for the University of Washington. Learn more about the  that could be available to you as a UW employee.
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