Marketing and Communications Strategist, Education at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX

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Job Posting Title: Marketing and Communications Strategist, Education ---- Hiring Department: Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Oct 05, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: AUSTIN, TX ---- Job Details: General Notes Dell Medical School is seeking a Marketing & Communications Strategist, Education. Purpose As Dell Medical School embarks on the next chapter of its evolution — building an integrated academic health system — this position plays a key role in strategic planning and execution of high-impact marketing and communications across the education pillar, including undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. Reporting to the chief marketing and communications officer, the Marketing and Communications Strategist – Education contributes to enterprise-level marketing and communications planning and acts as a trusted strategic consultant to education leaders, faculty, program directors and other partners across the academic health system. As the lead marcomm partner for the pillar, this role advises and executes across the full range of communications disciplines while effectively engaging specialized colleagues when broader capacity or deeper expertise is required. Importantly, the position serves as a key partner for graduate medical education, working closely with GME leaders, residency and fellowship programs, and Ascension Seton colleagues to support coordinated, accurate and strategically aligned communications across shared clinical and educational environments. Responsibilities Strategic Advisory & Portfolio Planning Lead development of integrated marketing and communications strategies supporting the entirety of Dell Medical School’s education pillar, including undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. Serve as the principal marketing and communications adviser to education leaders, helping translate institutional and program priorities into clear objectives, audience strategies, messaging frameworks and implementation plans. Recommend effective communications approaches to support learner and faculty recruitment, reputation, engagement, community awareness and other strategic goals. Develop a cohesive communications approach across the education portfolio while accounting for the distinct audiences, objectives and operating environments of undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education. Incorporate institutional partnerships, shared responsibilities and applicable partner requirements into communications planning, particularly for graduate medical education activities involving Ascension Seton. Maintain a comprehensive view of communications activity across the education pillar, identifying opportunities to coordinate efforts, reduce duplication and strengthen narrative cohesion. Anticipate emerging communications needs, reputational considerations and stakeholder concerns, recommending proactive strategies and appropriate institutional responses. Determine which needs can be addressed directly and which require collaboration with specialized marketing and communications teams. Ensure education-related marketing and communications align with enterprise strategy, brand standards and the broader positioning of Dell Medical School and the academic health system. Apply advanced judgment and subject-matter expertise to address complex communications challenges with limited oversight and substantial latitude for independent decision-making. Integrated Communications Planning, Content & Execution Independently plan, develop and execute a broad range of marketing and communications initiatives across web, email, social media, presentations, print collateral, video and editorial content. Provide responsive, high-quality generalist support for education leaders and programs, including message development, communications planning, writing, editing