Sr Dir,Mkt & Com/Hlth Sys/HSC in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36507

Working Title:
Sr Dir,Mkt & Com/Hlth Sys/HSC

Position Grade:
17

Position Summary:
The Senior Director, Marketing& Communications is the senior communications and marketing leader for theUNM Health Sciences Center. This is an executive-level role responsible fordeveloping and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies acrossall of UNM HSC's mission areas: academic health professions, education, biomedicaland translational research, clinical care, and community health.

Reporting directly to the HSCChief of Staff and working closely with the UNM Chief Marketing and CommunicationsOfficer (CMCO), the Senior Director leads a team of marketing andcommunications professionals and holds primary communications authority acrossthe UNM HSC portfolio. The role functions as the strategic marketing and communicationsadvisor to HSC senior leadership-including the EVP for Health Sciences,Hospital CEO, Dean of the School of Medicine, and other Health Sciencesacademic and clinical leaders.

This position is integral toUNM's One University marketing and communications structure and works in closecoordination with the CMCO to advance institutional alignment, shared brandstandards, and cross-campus collaboration. The Senior Director contributes todivision-level and university-wide brand strategy and ensures that UNM HSC'scommunications and marketing activity reflects both the distinct mission of thehealth enterprise and the broader reputation of the University.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees in this job title are subject to the terms and conditions of an employment contract. Employment contracts are typically subject to review and renewal on an annual basis.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement, HIPAA and FERPA trainings.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

Department:
HSC Communications (773A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Contract
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $8,417.07 - $12,046.67

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
5/26/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please upload a current resume, a cover letter that addresses the preferred qualifications and three professional references. Applications submitted without these documents will not be considered.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 10 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Education &Background

• Bachelor's in communications,marketing, journalism, public health, public administration, or a relatedfield.
• Experience working in anacademic medical center, health system, or academic health sciences environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of themissions, culture, and governance structures of a public research universityand affiliated health system, including the distinct dynamics of academicmedicine. Leadership & Strategy
• Demonstrated record ofdeveloping and leading integrated marketing and communications functions for acomplex, multi-mission institution or enterprise.
• Proven experience as a seniorcommunications advisor to executive leadership, governing boards, orinstitutional senior leaders in high-stakes environments.
• Experience leadingorganizational change, building or restructuring communications teams, and establishingoperational frameworks and standards.
• Track record of effectivebudget stewardship, hiring and talent management, and staff development.Communications &Marketing Expertise
• Comprehensive expertise inbrand strategy, institutional positioning, and message development acrossdiverse internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated success in mediaand public relations, including experience managing complex or sensitiveinstitutional situations, crisis communications, and legislative or regulatory environments.
• Expertise in digitalcommunications, including web strategy, social media, and content marketingacross patient-facing, research, and academic audiences.
• Experience developingdata-informed marketing strategies, including market research, audienceanalysis, and campaign measurement. Health Care & Regulatory Context
• Familiarity withpatient-facing communications, health literacy principles, and marketingcompliance in a clinical or hospital environment.
• Experience navigating thecommunications and marketing dimensions of HIPAA, clinical regulatory requirements,or other health care compliance frameworks.
• Experience working withpatient and family advisory bodies, community health organizations, orpopulation health initiatives.

Institutional Presence

• Demonstrated ability to representan institution effectively through community engagement, government relationscoordination, and external partnership.
• Experience working in oralongside a complex shared governance environment, including coordination with academicleadership such as Deans, Department Chairs, and faculty governance.