Director of Communications

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e. journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• 7 or more years of comprehensive constituent relations and/or communications leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and execution of communications and public relations strategy/activities.
• Demonstrated experience writing press releases, creating state-of-the-art presentations, and/or managing media campaigns
• Demonstrated experience and coordination of the production of message strategy, creative execution, copywriting, photography, artwork, and media planning and/or placement of publications, advertisements, video presentations, websites, and other mediums.
• Experience with the communication and explanation of programs to a broad constituency.
• The ability to plan, organize, and implement special programs.
• The ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and independently, as well as establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external designers, writers, photographers, vendors, administrators, staff, faculty, students, alumni, and/or others.
• The ability to effectively interact with a group of varying perspectives in a manner that positively portrays an organization’s programs, personnel, and philosophy.
• Commitment to promoting a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.
• Successful experience managing people and teams; including experience hiring, training, developing, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong creative, strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Valid US Driver’s License and the ability to meet and maintain UI Fleet Safety Standards.

Desired Qualifications:

• Budget development and management.
• Knowledge of strategic communications and marketing in a higher education environment.

Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• To apply for the Director of Communications position, please submit 3 writing samples along with your application. We are particularly interested in reviewing press releases, strategic communications, or similar types of communications you have authored.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position. Pay Level 5A. 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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