DePaul University Athletics

Creative Strategist

• The Director, Content & Creative Strategy is a leadership role responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction and tactical execution for the creation and launch of high-impact content and creative initiatives in Enrollment Management.
• This individual will lead a dynamic team of content creators, ensuring the delivery of innovative admissions narratives that align with organizational goals and engage key audiences.
• Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills by periodically assisting with copy creation for email, web, ads, print materials, and other formats.
• Oversee and mentor a team of content creator and writers, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and training to team members to ensure skill enhancement and professional growth.
• Lead decision-making processes around creative direction, content priorities, and messaging frameworks for campaigns and projects.
• Serve as a key liaison with University Branding and other college partners among marketing, communication, and creative teams to ensure all initiatives align with organizational branding and messaging guidelines to support new student enrollment and revenue.

Director, Content & Creative Strategy

Director

• Directs the identification, qualification, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts prospects/donors of the The Theatre School and The School of Music, as well as other philanthropic initiatives of the University.
• In partnership with academic leadership, develops annual and long-range major gift solicitation plans based on specific process targets and financial goals.
• Advises and assists with events and initiatives at the request of the Dean/faculty leadership and/or the Executive Director of Development for Schools and Colleges.

Director of Development, Arts

Financial Planning and Analysis

• General supervision of Financial Accounting operations, including, but not limited to: resource management/allocation, staff development, ensuring monthly and quarterly deadlines are being met, ensuring teams remain engaged and efficient, and ensuring that staff are working collaboratively with their counterparts throughout Financial Affairs and the EVP Office.
• Overseeing and managing close (quarterly, monthly, annually) and multiple Audits: With direct support from Lead and Senior Accountants, and direction from the Assistant Controller, the Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing period close and associated reporting and audit requirements.
• Business process development & documentation: Working with the Assistant Controller, Controller, and other departments in Financial Affairs and the Office of the EVP, to develop new business processes to help improve operations from an end user perspective.
• Coordinate collaboration with other Financial Affairs departments: This includes collaborating with teams during quarterly and fiscal year end close to ensure all university departments are operating in compliance with GAAP and university policy.
• General relationship management and customer service: The manager will be the main point of contact for all issues related to Financial Statements, the general ledger, and accounting entries.

Director, Content & Creative Strategy

Director of Development, Arts

Manager, Financial Accounting