Career Center

DePaul University

Job Identification: 444
Locations: , , , ,
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Category: Marketing, Comm & Ext Affairs

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

General Summary

Reporting to the Dean, the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for The Theatre School at DePaul University is responsible for promoting the image and activities of The Theatre School on a local, national, international, and institutional level. Oversees promotion of The Theatre School, the school's production season, and special events. Manages the school's public relations, media relations, and brand. Participates in strategy and activities for alumni relations, admissions, and development. Supervises the Manager of Events/Public Relations, the Manager of Audience Services, and Group Sales Manager/Marketing Assistant.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement annual Marketing/Public Relations Plan to promote attendance and generate earned income through subscriptions and single tickets sales to public performances of The Theatre School, including creating promotional materials and advertising, developing co-promotional partnerships with community institutions, businesses, and campus partners.
• Develop strategy to enhance the audience and customer service experience.
• Manage and promote The Theatre School's brand identity as a school and as part of DePaul University, including its mission, values and strategic goals, through communications strategies supporting public performance/event promotion, recruitment, development, alumni relations and other areas as identified.
• Generate regular media placements for performances, special events and The Theatre School.
• Manage the school's internal and external communications strategies and maintain marketing and public relations contact lists.
• Develop and maintain The Theatre School's online presence, to include maintaining/enhancing its website and social media presence.
• Participate in the planning/promotion of special events, such as fundraising and development events, alumni events, and the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles Graduate Showcases and related events, and others as assigned.
• Represent The Theatre School in the community via memberships/committee work with professional/industry organizations, and coordination with other DePaul departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism, communications or related field.

Preferred Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in marketing communications, media relations and special events planning.
• Management and supervisory experience.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Supervises the Manager of Audience Services, the Manger of Special Events and Public Relations, the Group Sales Representative/Marketing Assistant.
• Teach and supervise individual students on a project-by-project basis in the context of the Theatre Management production practice courses in marketing and company management.

Financial Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting of Marketing, Public Relations and Special Events budgets totaling approximately $150,000+.

Other Skills & Abilities Required

• Expertise in marketing communications theory and current best practices, as demonstrated through a portfolio of quality marketing campaigns for which the candidate was primarily responsible.
• Ability to participate fully as a member of The Theatre School's administrative staff, maintain a good working relationship with all University personnel, and serve as a role model for the students in their training.
• Detail-oriented with excellent planning, organizational and coordination skills.
• Friendly, proactive communication style, a pleasant and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure, respond positively and diplomatically to deadlines and crises in a leadership role.
• Professional communications skills, both written and oral.
• Professional writing and editing skills; ability to be detail-oriented and accurate in all communication.
• Knowledge of newspapers, media, journalistic principles and public relations practices.
• Proficiency using the Adobe Creatibe Suite; familiarity with HTML coding and e-mail/Web technology.
• Experienced at generating marketing materials, including ability to manage creative graphic design and utilize effective printing technology.
• Experience with digital photography and manipulation of images using Adobe Photoshop.
• Demonstrates understanding of and talent for basic graphic design.

Additional Information
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

• Regular evening/weekend work, as required to respond to the round-the-clock nature of The Theatre School schedule, including participating in some rehearsals, attending performances and events.
• Occasional use of personal vehicle.

Salary & Benefits Package:

DePaul offers a comprehensive package including competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain the best talent in order to further the University's mission. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Full-Time Benefits
Part-Time Benefits

Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Required COVID-19 Vaccination:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent upon receiving all recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or having a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. To request a religious or medical exemption, please email employeerelations@depaul.edu.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

Title IX Contact Information
Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities. The Title IX Office is on the Lincoln Park campus on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue. The Title IX Office can be reached at 312-362-8970 or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

PI175220737