Princeton University · 1 hour ago
Director of Special Projects
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $170K/yr
10+ years expPrinceton University is seeking a Director of Special Projects who will drive strategic messaging on key initiatives in the Office of Communications. The role involves expert planning, writing, and collaboration to support the University’s strategic priorities and engage with government affairs.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute key communications initiatives that have been identified to support the University’s strategic priorities, including defining the scope and timeline of each project and leading cross-campus planning, collaboration, and execution
Serve as the primary strategic communications partner of the Office of Government Affairs in Washington, planning and executing communications that support OGA’s direct engagement with the executive and legislative branches, as well as broader communications efforts that support the University’s related priorities
Create and manage project teams drawn from the staff of the Office of Communications and campus partners to execute initiatives
Work closely with the AVP for Communications on teamwide planning and leadership development
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of successful experience in communications and content creation, preferably in a leadership or managerial role
Ability to communicate in writing and orally clearly, compellingly, and quickly. Must have relevant crisis and issues management experience and skills
A track record of creative storytelling around complex issues
Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks under significant time pressures in multi-stakeholder settings
Facility with digital implementation of communications strategies, including through web, mobile and social media and demonstrated adaptability as media channels evolve over time
Proven ability to build relationships to work effectively with and influence and provide strategic counsel and practical advice to key stakeholders, team members, and senior leadership
Strong presentation skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people and audiences
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information and material
The final candidate will be required to pass a background check
Preferred
Knowledge of and affinity with colleges and universities and their characteristics and missions, and especially Princeton or institutions of a comparable nature
Experience engaging in communications or government advocacy around government issues of particular concern to colleges and universities
An appreciation of Princeton's commitments to excellent teaching and research, diversity and affordability, and leadership and service
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.44MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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