Director, Executive Communications
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Title: Director Executive Communications
Application Review Date:August 1 2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
Reporting to the AVP for Strategic Communication the Director of Executive Communications is responsible for proactively planning and creating communication content for the President Provost Board of Visitors Office of Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives and First Lady to support a range of activities including internal and external speeches and presentations meetings with elected officials invitations and videos for special events and the Presidents social media addition the Director will produce official university updates and reports for strategic university initiatives (e.g. strategic plans employee surveys annual reports) while ensuring proper alignment with the universitys strategic priorities and the Presidents priorities as well as strict adherence to the universitys branding and writing style guidelines.
The Director will work closely with the Chief of Staff and tap into subject matter experts from the offices of Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives Institutional Research Enrollment Management Finance and Administration and Academic Affairs among others to ensure executive communications reflect accurate up-to-date information from across the addition the Director will leverage the full range of Marketing and Communication resources to support executive communications including photography videography public relations and graphic and digital design.
Required Qualifications
Experience developing and implementing executive communication plans across a variety of platforms (speeches presentations video social media) and measuring their effectiveness
Strong writing verbal communication research and interpersonal skills including collaborating with senior leaders to understand their needs and meet their expectations
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work on multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player and independently to produce high-quality results
Demonstrated experience establishing strong relationships with senior leaders and handling confidential information with the utmost discretion
Working knowledge of email marketing software such as Mailchimp Constant Contact EMMA or a similar program
Working knowledge of social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Instagram
Strong portfolio of executive communications materials including print digital and multimedia.
Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft Office products including MSWord Excel and PowerPoint.
Education and Years of Experience
Masters degree in a related field required (English journalism communication public relations public policy business organizational leadership)
7 to 10 years of relevant work experience supporting executive communications in a higher education corporate government or nonprofit setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting presidents or chancellors and working closely with chiefs of staff in higher education settings
Experience using project management software such as Lytho Asana Hive Basecamp Kantata
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:No
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:
FLSA Status:Exempt
Work Classification:Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule:40 hours per week some nights and weekends
Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer
Department: RUC-Marketing and Communication
Salary:Commensurate with Experience (Up to $101000)
Department Contact Name: Gina Stike
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
