Position Details Advertising/Posting Title Director of Strategic Academic Communications Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal. Posting Summary Ensure the efficient and timely operation of the Division of Strategic Communications and lead a team of 8-10 embedded communications and marketing professionals who support the work of schools and colleges. As operations leader, establish and maintain processes and procedures for the efficient and effective work of each manager and director to ensure the timely completion of projects, especially those that require involvement of multiple contributors across the division. Keep stakeholders informed about project status. Identify and anticipate roadblocks, finding solutions and escalating issues as needed.As academic communications leader, align overall messaging with the UVM brand, elevate unit-originated stories to university platforms, and promote marketing and communications best practices. Work with each academic unit’s leader to document annual goals for communications and marketing and track progress towards those goals. Establish and monitor annual budgets. Recruit, onboard, evaluate, and retain staff members who serve as Office of Strategic Communications staff embedded in each academic unit.Support the Deputy Chief Communications & Marketing Officer by serving as a senior leader within Strategic Communications. Represent Strategic Communications when the DCCMO is unavailable.Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience) Bachelor’s degree plus 6-8 years of experience in communications, marketing and/or related field.Experience working in a large, complex organization.At least 5 years of supervisory experience of both people and projects.Familiarity with digital communications, social media and best practices in marketing and communications.Understanding of UVM’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.Master’s degree preferred. Experience in higher education preferred.Desirable Qualifications Other Information Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position FLSA Exempt Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 131300.00 Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 69100.00 Staff Hiring Band Hiring salary budgeted at mid pay band Union Position No Posting Details Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.Job Open Date 03/27/2024 Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.) Open Until Filled No Position Information Position Title Administrative Srvcs Manager Posting Number S4976PO Department Office of Strategic Communicat/30570 Position Number 011255 Employee FTE 1.0 Employee Term 12 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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