Description
Salary Range: 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. The University’s entrepreneurial spirit lives in people from every academic discipline who see opportunities to create something new in the world – and work hard to bring their innovations to life. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for our students, faculty and alumni to make a global impact. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities – from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Position:

The Assistant Dean will be responsible for advancing the mission of the Simmons School of Education and Human Development through print and digital media.  The duties include, but are not limited to, increasing visibility of the School, its programs and faculty research, maintaining relationships with community and media organizations, and assisting with special projects for the Dean.

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

Essential Functions:

Create and execute the communications strategy for SMU Simmons, sharing school goals and priorities through faculty, program, alumni and student stories. This role leverages media, social media, SEO/web, blogs and other channels to widely share information about the school and drive engagement. 
Lead storytelling for the school, collaborating with faculty and staff to promote the School’s mission and initiative
Actively cultivate relationships with journalists at national and local outlets and identify story opportunities to to further Simmons School's mission. Respond to media queries, capitalize on relevant breaking news and trends. 
Assist Dean with special projects 

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

Master’s degree is required. Preferably a master's degree and study of field in public relations or Journalism.

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in communications is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate proven track record at leveraging social, SEO, web and other digital channels to promote stories and drive engagement. Candidate must be a collaborative team player and possess experience driving integrated campaigns cross-functionally and working effectively with internal partners. Must also demonstrate experience developing and executing communications plans leveraging press, social, influencer and creative to achieve goals. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office. 

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.  

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

Open until filled. 

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by October 31, 2022.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

Primary Location: USA-TX-Dallas
Job: Administrative Managers & Professionals
Organization: Simmons School of Education
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Type: Staff
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Travel: No
Job Posting: Oct 17, 2022, 3:12:54 PM