Director of University Communications

Agency

Department

Tarleton State University a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University invites applications for the position of Director of University Communications in the Department of Marketing & Communications. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching research and service this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation collaboration and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming liveson campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville Fort Worth RELLIS-Bryan and Waco along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where youre locatedon campus or onlineyou are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Director of University Communications under general direction manages the development and implementation of university news and publications leads internal and external communication efforts and serves as the focal point for developing coordinating writing and editing publications news stories and other appropriate exposure for research and activities.

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM or as work requirements indicate; This position requires work beyond normal business hours weekends and holidays; This is an on-site position located in Stephenville Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Leads in the strategic planning and coordination of public relations efforts including press conferences executive media training and relevant communication with regional and National media.

• Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with local state and national media representatives and responds to media requests. Also serves as the primary point of contact to the Texas A&M University System.

• Conducts media relations programs for selected events or activities. Serves as campus representative at selected events as assigned.

• Initiates and coordinates television radio digital and print media for important events and announcements.

• Leads monitors analyzes and evaluates news outlets regarding the university image.

• Lead strategist for university internal communication

• Leads the production of scripts and speeches. Documents executive meeting sessions and transcribes for staff as requested.

• Maintains media archives.

• Leads in proactively responding to crises and other media inquiries.

• Establishes and maintains communications with departments and the media for the purpose of promoting and disseminating information to the public.

• Manage and direct the members of the News and Information and Social Media staff for the Marketing and Communications department to serve the communication needs of the university strategically and effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in journalism communications business or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience in marketing media or public relations social media communications or related field with recent experience in higher education or in a higher education supporting organization; Including three years of supervisory experience

Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Superior writing editing presentation and organizational skills. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise with technology-assisted communications and marketing.

• Experience and expertise in crisis communication

• Proven ability to generate imaginative solutions and create cost-effective alternatives including the ability to proactively position university experts and news stories with media outlets.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Interpersonal and communication skills. Planning and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Salary Range:

The target base annual salary range is $74541 to $85000 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees their spouses or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Masters Educational Assistance is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge skills and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details!

Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.