Public Relations Marketing Director (Short-Term)

$97,533.68 - $126,793.38/annually, DOE

123

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

This is a short-term position with a projected end date in late 2027, with renewal contingent on funding source.

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. 
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. 

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) 

The Public Relations & Marketing Director develops, leads, and executes comprehensive marketing, communications, public relations, and branding strategies that support the College's mission, vision, and strategic goals. This role oversees all marketing and communications channels, including media relations, public information, advertising, digital and social media, content development, and community outreach initiatives. Responsible for setting strategic direction, managing budgets and media investments, directing integrated marketing campaigns, and providing leadership to marketing team members, the Director promotes the College's programs, services, and achievements to internal and external stakeholders. The Director collaborates with college leadership and Maricopa Community Colleges District Marketing & Communications to ensure consistent messaging, data-informed decision making, and alignment with district initiatives. Servings as the College's Public Information Officer, this position ensures consistent and effective communications that strengthen community engagement, enhance the College's reputation, and advance institutional goals.

25% - Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns to build brand awareness, recruit students, and re-engage students. Lead the development of content and content strategies that advance GCC's priorities and goals. Oversee the creation of content across print, digital, video, social media, presentations, advertising, and executive communications. Collaborate with college leadership, stakeholders, and Maricopa Community Colleges District Marketing & Communications to ensure content is clear, consistent, aligned with brand standards, and effectively reaches key audiences. Manage data analytics related to marketing and communications, including Google, social media, and digital advertising analytics. Monitor campaign effectiveness to identify trends, and inform strategic decision-making. Review and analyze metrics and performance measures and recommend adjustments to achieve desired campaign goals

25% - Guide and inspire the college's marketing and communications team, responsible for comprehensive public relations, marketing, and internal/external communications. Oversee the creation and execution of strategic communication plans, modern advertising initiatives, and cross-channel brand campaigns. Direct the creative development of high-quality print, digital, web, video, and social media content to ensure a cohesive brand voice. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate internal marketing staff. Oversee communication efforts across the college. Provide oversight and direct the planning and implementation of media relations, public information, marketing and communications; develop public relations and marketing programs, projects and initiatives. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies, requirements and/or standards. Oversees process research and implements industry standards, trends, best practices and emerging technologies for the work unit

25% - Serve as the College's Public Information Officer. Lead the college's public relations and communications efforts to strengthen GCC's visibility, increase community awareness, and protect the college's reputation. Develop strategic communications, media relations, and executive messaging while serving as a communications advisor to college leadership on messaging, public perception, and emerging issues. Collaborate with Maricopa Community Colleges District Marketing & Communications to ensure alignment with District priorities and crisis communication efforts. Support and coordinate college-level communication strategies, ensuring timely, accurate, and consistent messaging for internal and external audiences. Oversee and direct emergency communication, crisis management and communication risk mitigation. Performs fact-finding and troubleshooting activities in areas of special interest to the College President; researches and writes speeches, messages, programs and materials for the College President or College for public dissemination

10% - Prioritize projects and initiatives in alignment with organizational objectives. Collaborate with all college areas to develop clear communication and promotional strategies; inform and consult with executive leadership regarding strategy, outcomes, trends and offer suggestions and input for continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with Maricopa Community College District Marketing to ensure alignment with and support of District Initiatives

10% - Manage and administer budgets and expenditures; identify resource needs and make recommendations. Oversee and manage budgets as assigned ensuring compliance with Maricopa and state requirements

5% - Perform other duties as assigned

A Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in public relations, marketing, journalism or related field and six (6) years of public relations and marketing experience that includes planning, managing and implementing associated programs and marketing campaigns and two (2) years of management and supervisory experience. 

OR

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. 

A. Master's Degree or higher in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or another closely related field.

B. Five years of supervisory experience leading a marketing team and overseeing the development and execution of the marketing strategy, including working with external contractors. 

C. Five years of experience with optimizing online content through social media management, web design/content, email marketing, and digital advertising.

D. Five years of experience with managing the public relations communication in an enterprise-level organization and /or public sector.

E. Four years of experience with analyzing marketing data and analytics, social media data, and digital advertising analytics to enhance the college's marketing efforts.

F. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

Travel - May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.

Work Schedule - May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled

First Review will be on September 28, 2026.

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.  Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.