Presidential Communications & Briefings Lead

Princeton University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University seeks a Communications and Briefings Coordinator to provide sophisticated administrative support to the Office of the President. The role focuses on briefing preparation, public remarks, correspondence, and maintaining the presidential website and archive, reporting to the assistant to the president.

The position is on campus five days a week during standard business hours, with occasional after-hours work expected on advance notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Five years or more of professional administrative experience.
• Demonstrated executive presence and sound judgment in interactions with senior leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities for multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee briefing materials and communications for the President, coordinating with campus partners.
• Prepare daily briefing folders and materials for speaking engagements and events.
• Fact-check, proof, format, and assemble materials following Chicago Manual of Style and Princeton Editorial Style Guide.
• Conduct topic research and prepare concise summaries as needed.
• Prepare, edit, and format PowerPoint presentations for the Office of the President.
• Staff the president at campus events as needed.
• Read, route, and route mail and emails to the President’s office, with timely follow-up.

Skills

Executive presence

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Princeton University seeks a Communications and Briefings Coordinator to provide sophisticated administrative support to the Office of the President. The role focuses on briefing preparation, public remarks, correspondence, and maintaining the presidential website and archive, reporting to the assistant to the president.

The position is on campus five days a week during standard business hours, with occasional after-hours work expected on advance notice.