Job Details

Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Position Number: 6565245
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications

Posting Number: SP005018P
Division/College: WWAMI Medical Education Program
Department: Medical Education Program
Location: Moscow, Coeur dAlene

Posting Context Statement:

The Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications leads all external communication, public affairs and marketing strategy for the School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP). The director is responsible for shaping and delivering messaging that enhances SHAMPs reputation, promotes its academic programs, supports public policy engagement and builds relationships with stakeholders across Idaho and beyond. SHAMP is committed to improving access to high-quality healthcare training across the state. This position advises SHAMP leadership on communication strategy, supervises a communications team and serves on the schools executive team, contributing to strategic decision-making and public visibility efforts.

Position Overview:

This position directs strategic communications, marketing, public relations and external affairs for the School of Health and Medical Professions (SHAMP) at the University of Idaho. As the schools chief strategist for brand positioning and external engagement, the director leads efforts to promote SHAMPs programs, partnerships and statewide impact in alignment with university goals and the schools mission to advance rural and regional healthcare education.

A key responsibility of this role is to build and sustain external relationships- with healthcare systems, government agencies, elected officials and community partners- to elevate SHAMPs visibility and influence. The director works closely with internal teams as well as with the universitys government affairs and communications and marketing units to ensure consistent, strategic messaging across platforms and audiences.

Required Experience:

Five years in a marketing, communications or public affairs role
Experience in media relations, digital marketing and stakeholder engagement
Project management experience
Proficiency in computer applications for communication, planning and data organization
Demonstrates working as a collaborative leader and building relationships across teams and sectors

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Administration or Health Policy; four additional years (for a total of nine years) may substitute for a Bachelors Degree

Required Other:

None

Additional Preferred:

Strategic thinking and ability to manage multiple priorities
Promoting health-related programs or policy initiatives
Working and communicating with elected officials, government agencies, healthcare organizations or academic institutions
Experience in healthcare communications, including work with hospital systems, state-level advocacy, or community health partnerships, is highly preferred
Experience engaging with state and local elected officials, especially in support of public health, medical education, or hospital priorities, is strongly preferred
Experience fostering partnerships between academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders
Success in placing earned media and managing an organizations reputation across multiple channels
Using content management systems (CMS), customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and email marketing tools
Budget development and oversight
Familiarity with the structure and mission of academic health professions or medical education

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

None

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employee Category: Exempt
Pay Range: $80,936.96 or higher depending on experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
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: No
Posting Date: 09/11/2025
Closing Date: 09/18/2025
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.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49458

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