Director of Strategic Communications

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

1d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Communications will lead the division’s communication strategy and vision, building and executing a proactive plan to strengthen the division’s efforts regarding student success, ensuring alignment with divisional and institutional goals. Reporting to the division’s Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff, the director will ensure that timely communication is responsive to and in alignment with the vice president’s values, goals and objectives. The work is often fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring strong organizational skills, collaboration and cross-functional coordination. This position requires exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills to advance the division's mission and strengthen the student experience. The director must be able to handle short-term, deadline-oriented tasks while also making progress on longer-term priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a closely related field.
Five years professional experience in communications, with at least two of those years in a complex, fast-paced organization.
One year of professional experience with direct supervision of staff.
Exceptional writing and editing ability, including the ability to analyze and synthesize complex material and communicate it in a clear and compelling manner.
Ability to develop strategic ideas and transform those ideas into results using conceptual communication plans.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of people across multiple constituencies or communities.
Ability to manage confidential or sensitive information and issues responsibly.
In-depth understanding of communication strategy and best practices in a variety of media.
Digital literacy, including proficiency in project-management, CRM, mass email and other software tools, and willingness and ability to keep abreast of the latest in communications technology.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in communications, public relations, or related field.
Experience working in a student affairs or higher education.
Experience directly supervising staff in a communications and/or marketing setting.