Director of Communications & External Relations
Core
Develops and executes communication strategies, manages external relations, and leads a communications team to promote the College of Human Sciences to alumni, stakeholders, and media.
Role type
Director of Communications & External Relations
Builds
College brand reputation, alumni engagement programs, media relations, and public events
Domain
Higher Education
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, media relations, event management, budget management, stakeholder engagement, content oversight, digital media management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop communication strategy with college leadership; manage external engagement with alumni and stakeholders; serve as primary media contact; organize college-wide initiatives and major events; lead and supervise the communications unit; oversee college website management and content generation; manage departmental budget
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management