Presidential Communications Officer

Title :

Presidential Communications Officer

Department :

Office of the President

Reports To : Chief of Staff

Position Type : Staff

Position Summary : The

Presidential Communications Officer serves as the lead strategist, writer, and

coordinator for all communications on behalf of the President. Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the

President, this position ensures that the President's voice, vision, and

priorities are effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders

through speeches, messages, social media, and other channels. The role requires exceptional writing skills,

strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage messaging across a

wide range of platforms and audiences.

Essential Functions :

Talking

Points & Event Support :

• Draft and refine the President's talking points,

scripts, and remarks for events, keynotes, videos, and meetings.

content, and length appropriately.

and logistical preparation.

complete event briefings (schedule, introductions, technology setup,

timing, etc.).

continually improve future communications and provide guidance.

Written

Communications :

ad-hoc communications.

congratulatory notes, thank-you letters, and statements of recognition.

priorities (e.g., presentations, reports, updates).

the President's Office for tone, clarity, grammar, and consistency.

Social

Media Management :

amplifies the President's visibility and voice.

across the President's social media platforms.

track trends to strengthen the President's digital presence.

Presidential

Communications Strategy :

transparency, leadership, community-building) into a comprehensive

communications plan.

as possible for key communications initiatives.

for use in speeches, reports, and public statements.

other campus units to ensure consistency and support for institutional

priorities.

response efforts.

Design

& Creative Support :

certificates, PowerPoint decks, etc.) using institutional templates and

resources.

needs.

Voice

& Brand Stewardship :

style, and priorities to draft authentic, consistent communications.

President's voice and institutional mission.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

Public Relations, English, or related field.

communications, speechwriting, public affairs, or related fields.

with proven ability to adapt voice and tone.

preferred.

creation, and analytics.

manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

professionalism in handling sensitive information.

departments in a complex organization.

Bargaining Unit : Non-Aligned

Range / Band : Salary Information :

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page : https : / / hr.njit.edu / health-benefits.

FLSA : Exempt

Full-Time

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