Director of Communications

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 21, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Director of Communications
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Other
Department	Univ Finance & Administration
Overview	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America, Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Finance and Administration ( UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information, please visit https://finance.rutgers.edu/.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Director of Communications for University Finance and Administration ( UFA). Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Strategic Financial Initiatives and Chief of Staff, this role offers an exciting opportunity for a seasoned communications professional with excellent leadership skills to shape the voice of a critical universitywide division. Working collaboratively with units and teams within the division, as well as with institutional and external partners, the director will develop and implement a strategic communications plan for UFA that unifies and modernizes the division's approach to internal and external communications, while championing best practices and ensuring compliance with university guidance and policies. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Shapes and leads the overarching communications strategy for the division, establishing a clear, authentic, and cohesive tone for the organization and effective communication of key messages, which may be time-sensitive and highly-technical, to internal and external stakeholders. Serves as the central point-of-contact and strategic lead for all UFA communications. Oversees content creation and dissemination, working closely with colleagues in UFA to ensure strategic alignment, high-quality output, and effective engagement with target audiences across all communication platforms. Amplifies the work of the division through strategic and targeted external outreach, helps advance the division's values and guiding principles, and promotes staff engagement through robust, integrated internal communication strategies. Manages processes, tools, and projects related to communications of all types, including official division email accounts, routine messaging, time-sensitive notifications, leadership communications, newsletters, websites and web-based content, events, and publications. Leads the division's communications team, setting clear expectations, offering guidance and mentorship, and supporting professional growth and development. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and inclusion, while proactively addressing challenges and empowering team members to excel. Enhances the quality of division communication by providing leadership, education, and resources to support UFA staff in their communication efforts. The ideal candidate will have experience managing proactive and effective communications and marketing strategies, the ability to engage and communicate with diverse audiences both internal and external to the organization, and strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide a team towards success.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	120741.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	152826.00
Annual Maximum Salary	184911.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree preferably in English, journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, skill, and understanding of writing, editing, proofreading, publishing, organizational coordination, and/or facilitation. Five (5) years of relevant experience in an organization involving a significant number of people with diverse and varied interests and backgrounds, including demonstrated supervisory experience managing and developing teams effectively.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proven experience with strategic planning, communications and brand management, and/or marketing and media relations. Experience with the creative use of a variety of channels for communication. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others, and manage teams with varying skill levels and backgrounds. Ability to think creatively and strategically, with excellent judgment. Ability to work in cross-functional teams and in a changing environment. Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in higher education. Familiarity with business and finance functions and concepts. Experience in Drupal or other web content management systems.
Equipment Utilized	MS Office 365,. Adobe Creative Cloud and other design tools. Qualtrics, Constant Contact, Drupal and other content management systems.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2749
Posting Open Date	11/27/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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