Senior Director University Marketing and Communication Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link.Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may either upload copies using the “Transcript” selection under Optional Applicant Documents or mail them:Human Resources205 Old Main104 Maltby AvenueSlippery Rock UniversitySlippery Rock, PA 16057Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 21, 2024.Posting Details Position Details Posting Number N01036 Classification Title Manager 200 Working Title Senior Director University Marketing and Communication Employee Group Manager Bargaining Unit Management Location Main Campus Department University Marketing and Communication Pay Rate Commensurate with experience Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule Position Summary Information Position Summary Under the leadership of President Karen Riley, Slippery Rock University is poised to meet enrollment trends and increased competition with vigor. SRU is a community ready to take on challenges and seek out new opportunities. Building on previous success, the University is launching a new strategic plan, which will guide our efforts as we develop and enhance campus-wide initiatives with a laser focus on becoming a first-choice organization. That means being first choice for students and first choice for employees which includes increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff.As a strategic executive leader, you will be responsible for developing a comprehensive public relations and communication plan that will enhance the University’s image and position regionally and nationally. As an effective and dynamic communicator, you will ensure that the SRU brand is communicated to constituents, both internal and external, which are tied directly to SRU’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.You will lead, guide, and direct the UMC team, sharing your vision for success, and developing a cohesive and engaged team, promoting opportunities for professional growth, whereby establishing a premier communication and marketing department for the campus.You will be responsible for maintaining positive and engaging professional relationships with media representatives and coordinating strategic approaches that drive college priorities.You will contribute to a culture in which partnering with other offices, academic departments, and external agencies is a priority. As such, you will also be asked to weigh in on strategic decisions through the lens of branding, reputation management, inclusive messaging, and risk management.Minimum salary is $100k, depending on qualifications. In addition, SRU provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include:
Medical, prescription drug, and supplemental benefits
Generous retirement plans, two options:
Alternative Retirement Plan ( ARP )
State Employees’ Retirement System ( SERS )
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave)
Employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs
Minimum Qualifications
10+ years of progressive leadership experienceBachelor’s degreeA commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Successful performance in an on-campus interview.Preferred Qualifications Experience managing and developing professionalsExperience working in marketing and communication at a 4-year college or universityDemonstrated results in media relations, including pitching stories and preparing subject matter experts for interviewsExperience in crisis management and serving as the organizational spokespersonMaster’s degree in a related fieldPosting Detail Information Posting Date 02/27/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Notice of Non-Discrimination Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:Assistant Vice President of Diversity and Equal Opportunity/Title IX Coordinator008 Old Main Building104 Maltby AvenueSlippery Rock UniversitySlippery Rock, PA 16057724.738.2016Respect for Individuals in the Community Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.Special Instructions to Applicants Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may either upload copies using the “Transcript” selection under Optional Applicant Documents or mail them:Human Resources205 Old Main104 Maltby AvenueSlippery Rock UniversitySlippery Rock, PA 16057Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 21, 2024.