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Director of Executive Communications

Employer
Miami University
Location
Oxford, OH

Job Details

Job no: 497193
Department: University Communications and Marketing
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Administration
Status: Full Time
Temporary: No

Job Title:

Director Exec Communications

Salary/Grade:

Salary

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Summary:

The Director of Executive Communications is responsible for developing the strategy for the Miami University president’s written, digital/interactive and verbal communications and messaging. S/he ensures articulation of the president’s goals and objectives for the University’s mission, values and strategic direction in communications and media. The director works closely with external units including senior leadership, development, alumni relations, marketing and communications and government relations.

Responsibilities include:
• Under collaboration with and under the general director of the vice president of university communications and marketing/CMCO, assists in developing the strategy and framework for Miami University’s internal communications, including senior leadership communication strategies.
• Works to ensure that top leadership is reflecting Miami University of Ohio’s strengths in all forms of executive communication, ensuring consistent alignment of messaging among all senior leaders.
• Coordinates alongside the VP/CMCO internal messaging strategies for major university announcements along with regular internal presidential and university messages. This includes the president’s e-newsletter, Miami Matters and peer-to-peer strategies. education and related issues.
• Provides oversight and collaboration with UCM staff to produce the annual President’s Report and Diversity Report.
• Assists in strategizing opportunities and identifying events that require strategic messaging and talking points.
• Serves on the UCM leadership team.

Duties/Physical Demands:

STRATEGY AND MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT
• Work closely with the VP/CMCO to develop strategies for advancing the university’s vision and message.
• Conduct research to develop the strategy and framework for communications that contribute to and advance mission of Miami University.
• Review and ensure accuracy of all facts, statistics and claims made about the university in presidential communications.
• Orchestrate opportunities for senior leaders to present issues and brand messages.
• Research and analyze issues and interests of audiences/organizations.


WRITING AND COORDINATION OF COMMUNICATIONS
• Develop executive communications in written, video, audio, presentation and digital formats.
• Write content in the president’s voice and message for use in: University and external print, Web, and social/digital communications; discussions and communications with external and internal constituents; media; and with defined audiences.
• Assist in drafting opinion editorials on current issues.
• Assist as needed in developing ideas, information and analyses for speeches and statements on major issues. Advise on content, approach, tone and other aspects of communication.
• Coordinate content for major reports involving the president, such as the campus’ and the president’s annual goals statements, the campus’ annual report, the president’s annual convocation address, fall and spring commencement ceremony addresses, and the president’s annual State of the Campus address.
• Coordinate, write and distribute communications for various senior level officials.
• Coordinate, write and prepare presentations on behalf of the president.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English, or related field.
• At least two years’ professional experience writing executive or legislative communications.
• Experience using different media including Web, social media, and traditional environments to communicate.
• Strong writing portfolio with experience in researching topics, writing and editing varied types of content.
• Collaborative and open to input and new ideas; comfortable working in a rapid-response, team environment.
• Interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of audiences -- including faculty, students, leadership, staff, alumni, community groups, donors, and elected officials.
• Nimble, flexible writer skilled in a variety of approaches for engaging audiences.
• Experience and comfort working in a deadline-driven writing environment of multiple projects and quick turn-around requirements.
• Detail-oriented with skills in time and organizational management.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, and experience in crafting messages for an executive in social tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience reporting to and working directly with a Legislator, CEO, or equivalent leadership position.
• Master's degree in journalism, English, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Five years professional experience writing senior level executive communications.
• Experience communicating organizational core values and mission.
• Experience as an executive speech writer.
• Experience working within an academic setting.
• Experience in writing internal communications.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act:

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223.

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 15 Dec 2020 Eastern Standard Time

Organization

Nationally recognized as one of the country's most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio (35 miles north of Cincinnati), with regional locations in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio, and the John E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg. Miami combines a wide range of strong academic programs with the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. A liberal education core complements the more specialized studies of the majors.

Along with an impressive number of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on and immersive experiences, Miami is distinguished by a faculty who enjoy teaching and mentoring students. Recognized as a "Public Ivy" by Richard Moll in his 1985 book about America's flagship universities, Miami is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best schools for “unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.” This commitment to teaching is demonstrated in the University's record of exceptional retention and graduation rates-which are among highest for NCAA Division I schools. Miami also regularly ranks among the top public doctoral university in the country for study abroad participation by undergraduate students.

Chartered in 1809, Miami is the 10th oldest public university in the nation. Enrollment includes almost 15,000 undergraduates and more than 2,200 graduate students on the Oxford campus, which is lauded for its exceptional beauty. The charming, historic uptown area of Oxford is adjacent to the campus.

Miami offers bachelor degrees in over 100 areas of study and master's degrees in more than 50 areas; the University also offers a number of doctoral degrees.

More information on Miami may be obtained via http://www.miamioh.edu.

Miami University is deeply committed to the success of every member of the community. At Miami, our mission is to empower each student, staff, and faculty member to promote and become engaged citizens who use their acquired knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion to improve the future of the community and the world.

The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) exists to provide an inclusive, equitable, working, living, and learning environment to members of the Miami University community. OEEO provides members of the university community a place to obtain guidance for providing equal opportunity in personnel matters, and to resolve issues of harassment and discrimination

The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) ensures that Miami University provides an equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. This will be achieved with compassion, understanding, and fairness to all parties involved and act as a resource for all members of the university community.

Office of Diversity Affairs is located at 336 Shriver Center 3rd Floor. The Main Office line is (513) 529-6504.

Janine Todd, Program Associate
Mr. Gerald Yearwood, Senior Administrative Director
Dr. Juanita S. Tate, Director of Divisional Initiatives
Demere Woolway, Assistant Director of ODA & Coordinator of GLBTQ Services
Yvania Garcia-Pusateri, M.S., Assistant Director & Coordinator of Diverse Student Development

Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity is located at 219 E. Spring Street Oxford, OH 45056. The Main line is (513) 529-7157.

Kenya Ash, Director, Title IX Coordinator & Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Kristie Marcum, Associate Director
Tandy Hamm, Assistant Director
Janet Fink, Administrative Assistant

For a list of contacts involved in diversity-related efforts, see Diversity Contacts (PDF 229KB).

As part of institutional diversity and inclusion goals, our efforts diligently center on four core areas: recruitment, retention, curriculum and climate. These core areas are addressed through key initiatives that are tailored to faculty, staff, and students and are executed either through programs and support from our office or in collaboration with other university offices, departments, and programs. In addition, we also value relationships with our community partners who also work with us to promote diversity and inclusion at Miami.

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