Full-time · On-site

Director of Content and Creative Strategy

This is a pivotal leadership role at DePaul University focused on driving student enrollment through innovative creative strategy and storytelling. The Director will oversee the entire content lifecycle, from conceptualizing sub-brand narratives to managing a team of creators. It is a perfect blend of high-level strategic decision-making and hands-on creative mentorship within a prestigious four-year institution.

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Hiring company

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Posted 29 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a pivotal leadership role at DePaul University focused on driving student enrollment through innovative creative strategy and storytelling. The Director will oversee the entire content lifecycle, from conceptualizing sub-brand narratives to managing a team of creators. It is a perfect blend of high-level strategic decision-making and hands-on creative mentorship within a prestigious four-year institution.

The hiring side

About DePaul University

DePaul University is a large employer working in higher education, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Industry

Higher Education

Size

Large

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and implement a forward-thinking content strategy for enrollment management.
  • Mentor and manage a team of writers and content creators to foster professional growth.
  • Liaise with University Branding to ensure alignment with the institutional Master Brand.
  • Oversee the production of multi-format content including digital, social media, and print.
  • Establish and monitor performance metrics to ensure content meets strategic goals.

Essential

  • Proven ability to connect creative strategy with tactical execution
  • Strong background in leadership and team management
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills across various formats (email, web, print, ads)
  • Experience in developing sub-brand narratives within a larger organizational framework
  • Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships
  • Expertise in setting and tracking key performance metrics for content

Preferred

  • Experience in higher education enrollment management
  • Familiarity with marketing to both undergraduate and graduate demographics
  • Advanced knowledge of digital storytelling platforms and industry trends

Key Skills

Strategic PlanningCreative DirectionCopywritingTeam MentorshipResource AllocationProject ManagementBrand ManagementStakeholder CollaborationWorkflow Optimization

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic creative team
  • Professional growth and skill enhancement training
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Influence over a major university's brand identity
  • Work in a vibrant Chicago-based institution

Next step

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