Director of Communications & External Relations

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

14h

About The Position

The College of Human Sciences is hiring for a Director of Communications & External Relations. This role develops and implements strategy in the execution of all communications, building relationships with alumni and other stakeholders, and media relations to communicate programs and successes of the college or school. This position leads, motivates, and supervises a team that executes the planned strategy in reaching and engaging current and new audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, or related field.
10 years of experience in external relations and communications industry related to academic, media, marketing, and/or public relations.
2 years of experience supervising full time employees.

Responsibilities

Develops strategy, in collaboration with the college's leadership, in establishing and maintaining relationships with external key partners and promoting the success of the college.
Provides overall management and direction for external engagement with college alumni and stakeholders.
Develops and grows alumni and stakeholder relationships through activities including lecture series, alumni events, award programs, etc.
Directs and manages marketing, communications, public relations, and general college external relations programs and college events.
Serves as an initial point of contact for media requests and works closely with the University's Office of Communications and Marketing and the Office of Alumni Relations.
Ensures communication products are of the highest quality and contain approved and appropriate content.
Organizes and leads the execution of the college wide initiatives as assigned by the Dean.
Coordinates, manages, and directs special projects and provides facilitation of proposal preparation and presentation as required by the Dean.
Leads, motivates, develops, trains, and supervises the communications unit within the college in branding and communications related to the college's programs.
Oversees responsible staff for management of the college website to maintain accurate, up-to-date information and directs the generation of news release copy, publication materials, social media, and electronic media submissions and releases.
Develops and manages departmental budget to include developing, reviewing and approving financial reports, vouchers, and acquisitions.