Director of Marketing, Public Relations & Business Development

Position Summary This position is responsible for planning, development and implementation of the College of Medicine Peoria marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal. Work directly with the Regional Dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria to serve as primary media spokesperson for the campus, and initiate public relations and crisis communications responses in alignment with UIC Strategic Marketing and Communications processes and procedures Provide professional direction to staff members, offer training and development opportunities, and conduct annual performance evaluations and on-going supervision of departmental staff. Experience in a college or university marketing/communications environment preferred. Knowledge of communication management in a critical or crisis situation preferred. The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment.