Director of Marketing – Recreation and Physical Education

Duke Careers

Director of Marketing overseeing branding strategies for Duke Recreation & Physical Education programs. Responsible for managing budgets, outreach channels, and collaborative marketing efforts.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $48,960 - $77,928 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the development, direction, and evaluation of creative and branding strategies
Oversees the Marketing budget and ensures effective use of funds
Evaluates, updates, and enhances the departmental outreach channels
Assists in the conceptualization of the monthly department newsletter
Coordinates and leads outreach opportunities at campus orientations, involvement fairs, and other campus-wide programs
Manages the department’s Nike allotment to support and strengthen program visibility

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field
Work requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role
Ability to think strategically and creatively
High level of collaboration, communication and teamwork
Pro-active self-starter with the ability to work independently
Experience leading, directing, and motivating team members
Experience and competency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Shares the responsibility of the mission, strategic planning and goals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance plans
Generous paid time off
Retirement programs with employer contributions
Tuition assistance for employees and their children
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

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