Director of Marketing and Communications

Details

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Living PACE

Department: Marketing Program of All inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $76,488.30 - $103,484.45 per year

Eligible for annual bonus incentive

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
  
  

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

Oversee the Marketing department. Lead, manage and direct key initiatives, programs, departments and/or priorities within given market or Center of Expertise (COE).

• Contribute to and is accountable for operational planning, coordination and decision-making.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic processes associated with the market or COE.
• Oversee ongoing talent stewardship and succession planning, including developing, coaching and managing people. Provide some day-to-day operational support.
• Manage brand equity.?Contributes to product and service innovation, differentiation, design and positioning efforts.
• Facilitate the implementation of brand strategies designed to raise awareness, preference and choice with patients, consumers, physicians and associates.
  
  

What Minimum Qualifications You'll Need

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
  
  

What Additional Preferences You'll Need

• Proven experience in community-based marketing and referral development in healthcare or senior living.
• Skilled at proactively building relationships with diverse community and clinic partners.
• Experienced in supervising intake or admissions teams and driving enrollment outcomes.
• Strong track record in referral management, dedicating most time to external marketing and partnerships.
• Comfortable working in established, branded teams while maintaining and growing the brand.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
  
  

Equal employment opportunity employer

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