Director, Communications

Position Title :

Director, Communications

Position Type : Regular

Job Number : SA66124

Full or Part Time :

full-time 40 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification :

Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range :

$125,000 - $135,000

Pay Range Information :

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidates qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Job Description Summary :

The Director of Communications in Strategic Marketing and Communications (SMC) will support the development of strategic communications plans and materials for internal and external audiences. The role will serve as a support to SMC communications leadership in building a strong strategic and operational communications program / culture, in promoting internal and external reputation, and in strategizing and communicating in times of issues and crisis.The position will collaborate heavily with key institutional areas across the university and with cross-functional SMC colleagues. In particular, this role will be a relationship owner / liaison to specific areas within the university that require communications strategy and planning (e.g., university operations, etc.).This position is located at Chapmans Orange Campus and is expected to be in the office a minimum of 3-5 days per week and on site for any issue, crisis, or special event as directed and regardless of day of the week or time of the day.

Responsibilities :

Serve as a key communications strategist and relationship owner.

• Serve as a portfolio and relationship owner in advising key university departments and leaders on communications strategies, creating annual communications plans, and developing and executing compelling internal communications campaigns and materials.
• Support the departments communications leadership in developing executive communications, including plans, messages, remarks, and presentations, as appropriate.
• Write university-wide communications as needed and directed.
• Help to support institution-wide events, as directed.

Proactive media relations support :

Issues and crisis communications :

Content production and support :

Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications :

Desired Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Chapman University does not sponsor applicants for Staff and Administrator positions for work visas.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.