Communications Director
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$ 76000 - 90000
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Marketing and Communications Strategy
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University of Arkansas FayettevilleFounded in 1871 the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nations top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate and nurturing creativity discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nations strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy worklife balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 of employee salary.
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Regular reliable and nondisruptive attendance is an essential job duty as is the ability to create and maintain collegial harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Marketing Public Relations Media or related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Bachelors degree in Agriculture or related fields will be considered a substitute if the applicant has relevant experience or a post graduate degree in the listed fields
At least five years of experience working with Tribal governments Tribal businesses intertribal organizations and/or firms focusing on communications and outreach
At least one year of experience leading coleading or supporting national initiatives on issues of importance to Native American populations
Experience providing outreach assistance and/or training for Native American populations especially related to food/agriculture issues
Preferred Qualifications:
Post graduate degree in Communications Journalism Marketing Public Relations Media or a related field
At least three years of supervisory experience
Previous experience interfacing between American Indian Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian governments on complex issues related to Tribal sovereignty governance and/or food and agriculture
Public speaking experience before large audiences on issues of importance to Tribal governments and Native American populations
Willingness to work as part of a complex team of professionals on issues to support Native farmers and ranchers
Prior work supporting Native American organizations Tribal governments and InterTribal organizations and providing advice on communications and outreach plans
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complex issues affecting Native populations
Working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook
Strong problemsolving skills with the ability to identify and evaluate problems as well as devise effective solutions with minimal supervision
Demonstrated skills in working with attorneys and other professionals in a professional environment
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to set priorities meet deadlines and manage workload
Demonstrated ability to interface with the public on complex matters and ability to seek answers and solutions to complex matters through research and collaboration
Demonstrated ability to utilize critical thinking skills to find solutions to complex issues facing Native communities
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to speak effectively oneonone in small groups or in large and very large groups as well as with media professionals
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position availability of funding and satisfactory job performance.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract develop and retain high quality faculty staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion opportunity educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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YesRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
