Director for Community Relations
Core
Develops and leads Loyola Marymount University's strategy for cultivating and strengthening relationships with surrounding communities, including residents, organizations, and public-sector stakeholders.
Role type
Director of Community Relations
Builds
Community trust, strategic partnerships, and institutional reputation as a responsible neighbor.
Domain
Higher Education / Public Affairs / Community Engagement
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic planning, stakeholder management, relationship building, conflict resolution, public speaking, budget management, cross-functional coordination, performance tracking, political awareness, crisis management
Preferred skills
Experience in higher education, nonprofit sector, or government affairs
Technologies
Relationship management systems, communication platforms, data tracking tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement community relations strategy and annual operating plan; cultivate relationships with neighborhood residents, associations, and civic leaders; serve as primary liaison to neighborhood councils and city agencies; chair and manage the Neighborhood Advisory Committee; represent the university at public hearings and community meetings; monitor community developments affecting university operations; manage community relations budget and vendors; develop and execute communications and community programs; track key performance indicators and report outcomes.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & cross-functional coordination
