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Director of Strategic Communication Job at University of Iowa in Iowa City
Director of Strategic Communication Job at University of Iowa in Iowa CityMediabistro • Iowa City, IA, United States
Director of Strategic Communication Job at University of Iowa in Iowa City

Director of Strategic Communication Job at University of Iowa in Iowa City

Mediabistro • Iowa City, IA, United States
20 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

The Director of Strategic Communication will support the University of Iowa’s Graduate College. The Graduate College supports nearly 5,000 students and about 300 postdoctoral researchers in more than 100 graduate programs ranging from the humanities to the hard sciences. Collegiate priorities include improving communication to graduate students, better supporting graduate student employees, raising national visibility of graduate student research, identifying and boosting fundraising opportunities, and improving alignment with the university’s brand identity. The director of strategic communication will work closely with collegiate leadership to achieve these goals, using communication to highlight key programs and initiatives and provide transparent and timely information that drives engagement with the college and university.

This position will lead a creative team charged with coordinating, producing, and disseminating informative, audience-centered content that builds trust and assists students, faculty, and staff, including about 2,000 graduate assistants. Other important audiences include alumni, donors, elected officials, and the public.

Responsibilities

The role requires building and maintaining relationships with campus leaders, fellow communicators and government relations, developing and sharing best practices, and communicating appropriate policies and procedures. It will also include supporting some student and alumni events. The ideal candidate will have a background in building teams, working across departments, and using communication to support strategic goals.

This position reports to the assistant vice president for external relations in the Office of Strategic Communication with a secondary reporting line to the dean of the Graduate College.

There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold the University’s commitment to creating welcoming and respectful environments for all.

To obtain the full job description including key areas of responsibility, technical competencies, and desirable qualifications, please contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

  • Master’s degree in strategic communication, public relations, higher education administration, journalism, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, preferably in higher education.
  • Proven ability to develop an effective communication plan to achieve organizational goals.
  • Superb strategic planning, writing, editing, and communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while achieving a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of issues facing higher education, including relations with state and federal governments, and other important external and internal constituencies and audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience developing communication strategies using various channels to reach and engage key stakeholder audiences.
  • Demonstrated success in effectively managing people and teams.
  • Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desirable Qualifications :

  • Experience in crisis communication and crisis communication.
  • Knowledge of graduate education trends and challenges in higher education.
  • Experience with media relations, story pitching, and digital content strategy.
  • Familiarity with alumni engagement and donor communication strategies.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders as spokespeople, writing talking points, remarks, and providing media training.
  • Application Details

    In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload :

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. Five professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

    For questions, contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu

    Benefits and About Iowa

    Benefits Highlights

    Regular salaried position. Pay level 7A. Located in Iowa City, Iowa. Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information about Why Iowa? Click here.

    About Iowa

    Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24 / 7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

    Additional Information

  • Classification Title : Comm / Const Relations Director
  • Appointment Type : Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule : Full-time
  • Work Modality Options : On Campus
  • Compensation

  • Pay Level : 7A
  • Contact Information

  • Organization : External Relations
  • Contact Name : Jade Rogers
  • Contact Email : jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu
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