Director of Strategic Communication
Reporting to the Dean of Libraries, the Director of Strategic Communication serves as an advisor to the Dean and other senior Libraries administration.
Provides communication counsel to Libraries leadership to advance institutional priorities among diverse and numerous audiences, including senior University administration; students, faculty and staff of Purdue; alumni and donors; the Greater Lafayette community; and the academic library profession. Creates, maintains, and implements a strategic communication plan and program. Instructs and informs Libraries faculty and staff on internal and external communication policies and procedures. Participates in and helps formulate communications and presentations to key constituents, inside and outside the University. Establishes guidelines, in consultation with Libraries administration and managers, for official Libraries, Copyright Office, and Press communication in traditional and social media. Manages and monitors their continued delivery and evolution.
Serves as interface between Libraries and the Libraries’ Director of Advancement. Will work cohesively in managing donor communications through publications, news media, and special events.
Required:
• Master's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communication or
other related field.
• Three years of experience in strategic communication, public
relations, and/or marketing.
• Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related
education and required work experience.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to perform evening and weekend responsibilities, as necessary.
Preferred:
• Experience in higher education.
• High-level of computer skills including MS Office applications and
HTML (website maintenance).
• Knowledge of all phases and types of communication including
traditional as well as newer forms such as social media.
• Ability to represent the Libraries and University with tact and
diplomacy at all times.
• Skills in regards to teamwork, collaboration, initiative, delegation
and innovation.
Salary and benefits:
Purdue provides a generous fringe benefit package that includes retirement benefits as well as health, disability and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days, and tuition support for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic partner. Purdue University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Application process:
For consideration submit resume and apply online for this staff position at:
http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1602088
The position announcement can also be found at: www.lib.purdue.edu/about/ employment
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.