Director of Strategic Communications – Student Affairs

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Sur place; USD 95 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Director of Communications for Student Affairs to lead a department responsible for comprehensive communication plans, budgets, and executive advising. The role focuses on engaging students, enhancing the division's reputation, and ensuring brand integrity across audiences and channels.

The position reports to executive leadership and collaborates with the Office of Marketing and Communications to align messaging with institutional priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field and ten years of related experience required.
• Advanced degree preferred; work experience may not substitute.

Responsabilités

• Oversees production of high-quality, multi-channel content with consistent messaging.
• Develops and oversees strategic storytelling channels (web, email, social, video, newsletters, print).
• Defines performance metrics, uses data to evaluate effectiveness and inform strategy.
• Serves as primary liaison to Office of Marketing and Communications for the division.
• Directs large-scale initiatives, allocates resources, and manages budgets and priorities.
• Advises senior leadership on opportunities and coordinates with partners to amplify messaging.
• Represents the unit in institution-wide discussions and planning.
• Provides vision for communications that align with institutional goals and brand standards.
• Supports University's crisis management when needed.
• Hires and manages talent, onboarding, and performance expectations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Marketing tools

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Outils

Marketing software

Description du poste

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Director of Communications for Student Affairs to lead a department responsible for comprehensive communication plans, budgets, and executive advising. The role focuses on engaging students, enhancing the division's reputation, and ensuring brand integrity across audiences and channels.

The position reports to executive leadership and collaborates with the Office of Marketing and Communications to align messaging with institutional priorities and