Assistant Director for University Communication

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

1d • $67,027 - $77,083

About The Position

Rowan University is seeking a talented and experienced assistant director of University Communication to join its Division of Marketing & Communication. This role is ideal for a strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling who can elevate the university’s reputation through compelling content and media outreach.

Requirements

• Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats, including press releases, newsletters, web content, social media, reports, speeches and advertising copy.
• Minimum of five years of professional writing experience.
• Proficiency in AP style.
• Availability for occasional night and weekend work, both indoors and outdoors, as well as occasional travel.
• Submission of three to five published writing samples. Finalists may be asked for additional samples and will complete a writing assignment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in journalism and/or media relations.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in video content creation and photography.
• Demonstrated expertise with major social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Promote the University through proactive media relations, including developing story ideas, writing news releases, and pitching to regional, national, and international media outlets.
• Collaborate directly with deans, faculty, researchers, students, and executive leadership to identify and communicate impactful stories.
• Coordinate the promotion of research activities across all academic disciplines.
• Utilize multimedia storytelling platforms—such as social media, blogs, and video—to highlight events, initiatives, and institutional priorities.
• Write advertising copy for targeted campaigns and broad-based branding efforts.
• Draft speeches and executive communications for the University’s leadership team.
• Participate in the University’s emergency response communication efforts.
• Engage actively in the campus community by serving on committees and attending events.
• Manage projects involving freelance writers and design professionals.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Division of Marketing & Communication and with communicators throughout the University.
• Contribute to Rowan Magazine, other institutional publications and websites through assigned features and departmental content.
• Report to the vice president for University Communication and perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
• extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree