Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications

Title: Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications

Location: Bothell United States

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Description:

About Us

Cascadia College is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in being part of a small yet dynamic community, with a faculty and staff that are dedicated to meeting the needs of our intersectional, diverse students. Cascadia College is committed to creating and supporting an equitable and inclusive faculty, staff, and student population centered on dismantling systemic oppression and historic marginalization. Individual differences are celebrated in a community of learners focused on social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Application Instructions

Vacancy Announcement

Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications

Priority Consideration Deadline: June 15, 2026 by 11:59PM

ATTENTION CANDIDATES!

In order to submit a complete application and receive full consideration by the Search Committee, please include the following attachments with your online application:

• Equity Statement (expected length 500 to 800 words) to include each of the following elements:

• A description of a time when you recognized an equity issue. What was the issue? What did you do to make a difference? What did you learn about equity through this experience?

• A detailed description of how you are seeking to learn more about equity related issues including but not limited to race, gender, LGBTQ+, disability (ableism), age (ageism), socioeconomic class, and body diversity.

• An explanation of how you will contribute to equity at Cascadia (i.e. closing the achievement gap and raising the retention rates amongst historically marginalized students), as well as actively work against the institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.

• Cover Letter (not to exceed 1,000 words) that specifically addresses how your qualifications and experiences meet or exceed the minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and the characteristics of the position.

• Resume

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Advancement, the Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications will support the development, implementation, and tracking of marketing and communication campaigns that serve to enhance student recruitment efforts to increase enrollment and retention rates, especially among key populations and in key programs.

This marketing role blends creativity, storytelling, and human connection into a dynamic and energizing workday. You'll spend your time capturing vibrant photos and videos that bring our community to life, connecting with students to uncover authentic voices and experiences, and crafting compelling stories that resonate across digital platforms. Whether you're interviewing a student leader, snapping behind-the-scenes moments at campus events, or writing engaging social media posts that spark conversation, every day offers a new opportunity to create something meaningful and fun. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on creativity, enjoys being out and about, and loves turning real experiences into content that inspires and engages.

The incumbent will employ strategies to optimize the colleges channels including website, social media, digital communications, posters, strategic email, intranet and internal communication platforms. This position is also the colleges secondary Public Information Officer.

As an Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications, it is expected that the following qualities will be demonstrated daily: a high degree of understanding and empathy for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as the ability to encourage the inclusion of all voices in decision-making, promoting equity in all areas, and actively working against institutionalized norms of oppression against historically marginalized people.

Employee Type: Full Time Exempt, Permanent

Initial Salary: $84,812.10 (includes 5% King County Premium Pay)

Supervising Position: Associate Vice President of Advancement

Essential Duties

Communication:

• Represent Cascadia at states Public Information Commission meetings.
• Write and issue media releases.
• Assist with public website and intranet.

Marketing:

• Work within a team to design, develop, implement, and manage seasonal campaigns.
• Lead the creation of compelling social media content that highlights student success, academic programs, and campus initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to identify and elevate impactful stories.
• Work with all departments across campus to ensure they have the tools necessary to successfully promote the college.
• Create marketing materials for other departments such as Outreach and International Programs, in partnership with the graphic designer.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Collaborate with Cascadia and UW Bothells crisis communications team to update, disseminate, and drill the colleges crisis communication plan.
• Serve as the secondary Public Information Officer (PIO) for the college.
• Attend regular FEMA trainings.

Performs other related duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communication, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and team skills.
• Experience developing written and visual content.
• Minimum 3 years in communication, public relations or marketing.
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to support a multicultural workplace and educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in relevant field of study OR interest in pursuing a Masters degree in a related field.
• Experience working in K-12 or higher education environment.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to successfully communicate (written and orally) in a language in addition to English, Spanish preferred.

Physical Work Environment

Semi-Sedentary Work: Involves staying in a stationary position to a significant degree. Jobs are sedentary if moving is required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

The College is currently in hybrid operations, with many assignments completed in an online environment during this time. Full-time employees are expected to be on-campus at least three (3) days per week with the option to work remotely for the remainder of their working days. This position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus and requires the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.

Positions in this class typically require operating a computer, communicating, observing, and repetitive motions.

This position involves exerting between 10-30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to transport, put, install, remove, or otherwise move objects, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Condition of Employment

As an institution that upholds the value of diversity, equity and inclusion of every individual, Cascadia College expects its employees to embody and promote these values. Both current and prospective employees of the College are encouraged to seek deeper understanding in these areas as part of professional growth.

Cascadia College maintains a drug-free work and learning environment and prohibits smoking in all college buildings and state-owned vehicles.

Benefits

Cascadia College offers comprehensive Benefits packages to support you and your family in a variety of ways. All eligible employees, retirees, and their dependents are offered: medical, dental, and vision plan options; life insurance; long-term disability insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts; leave programs; employee assistance programs; tuition waiver; optional credit union participation; optional home/auto insurance, and retirement planning.