Director of Strategic Communication
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Director of Strategic Communication will support the University of Iowas Graduate College. The Graduate College supports nearly 5000 students and about 300 postdoctoral researchers in more than 100 graduate programs ranging from the humanities to the hard sciences. Collegiate priorities include improving communication to graduate students better supporting graduate student employees raising national visibility of graduate student research identifying and boosting fundraising opportunities and improving alignment with the universitys brand identity. The director of strategic communication will work closely with collegiate leadership to achieve these goals using communication to highlight key programs and initiatives and provide transparent and timely information that drives engagement with the college and university.
This position will lead a creative team charged with coordinating producing and disseminating informative audience-centered content that builds trust and assists students faculty and staff including about 2000 graduate assistants. Other important audiences include alumni donors elected officials and the public.
The role requires building and maintaining relationships with campus leaders fellow communicators and government relations developing and sharing best practices and communicating appropriate policies and procedures. It will also include supporting some student and alumni events. The ideal candidate will have a background in building teams working across departments and using communication to support strategic goals.
This position reports to the assistant vice president for external relations in the Office of Strategic Communication with a secondary reporting line to the dean of the Graduate College.
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective civil and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the Universitys commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.
To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility technical competencies and desirable qualifications please contact Jade Rogers at
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in strategic communication public relations higher education administration journalism or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in communications public relations or marketing preferably in higher education.
- Proven ability to develop an effective communication plan to achieve organizational goals.
- Superb strategic planning writing editing and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while achieving a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of issues facing higher education including relations with state and federal governments and other important external and internal constituencies and audiences.
- Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies using various channels to reach and engage key stakeholder audiences.
- Demonstrated success in effectively managing people and teams.
- Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience in crisis communication.
- Knowledge of graduate education trends and challenges in higher education.
- Experience with media relations story pitching and digital content strategy.
- Familiarity with alumni engagement and donor communication strategies.
- Experience supporting senior leaders as spokespeople writing talking points remarks and providing media training.
Application Details
In order to be considered for an interview applicants must upload:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For questions contact Jade Rogers at
Benefits Highlights
Regular salaried position. Pay level 7A.Located in Iowa City Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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About Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The University of Iowa is a top-tier public research university in Iowa City—home to more than 32,000 students, offering world-class programs across 200+ fields of study, renowned especially for its creative writing, acclaimed medical center, and balanced excellence in the arts and sc ... View more
