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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 3 weeks ago

Director of Executive Communications for Administration and Finance

San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. They are seeking a Director of Executive Communications for Administration and Finance who will develop and execute communication strategies that support the division's strategic initiatives and enhance stakeholder engagement. The role involves leading communication efforts for the Senior Vice President, crafting executive messages, and collaborating with various university divisions to ensure effective communication.

Higher Education

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Tracy Royal, CDR CSP

Responsibilities

Developing and executing compelling and actionable communication strategies that support critical strategic initiatives for the division of Administration and Finance (A&F)

Leading the development of the Senior Vice Presidents of Administration and Finance (SVP A&F) communication strategy

Communicating and operational achievements, strategic priorities, and service initiatives to key stakeholders

Shaping and conveying the narrative surrounding administrative priorities, operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, and service to the campus community

Aligning divisional communications with institutional goals and the overall mission of the university

Balancing short-term communication needs with developing strategic communication plans

Providing strategic leadership to realize organizational goals through engaging and creative messaging

Serving as the primary writer for the Senior Vice President and Division

Supporting media relations and management and crisis communications specific to the Senior Vice President and division

Collaborating closely with colleagues at all levels across the division of academic affairs and campus

Qualification

Strategic communicationsExecutive writingCrisis communicationsAP Style knowledgeData gatheringPersuasive communicationLeadership positioningCollaboration

Required

Demonstrated expertise in the development of strategic communications and messaging

Demonstrated experience building and executing comprehensive communications strategies, building compelling internal communications plans, and making complex information comprehensible and compelling for different audiences

Highest-level writing skills, with the demonstrated ability to write persuasively on a wide variety of topics and to adapt style for a range of audiences

Thorough knowledge of AP Style, English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Demonstrated research, data gathering and interview skills to compose effective written materials

Experience in crafting speeches & message points covering leadership progress, ceremonial functions, formal events, and announcements

Experience supporting leadership-positioning communication strategies

Demonstrated ability to provide advice and assistance to executive leadership regarding sensitive and/or controversial subjects

Demonstrated ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature, which requires access to information which directly relates to leadership strategies

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism or closely related field and five years of progressively responsible experience in communications

A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System

Educational benefits for eligible employees

Company

California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.

Founded in 1901

San Luis Obispo, California, USA

1001-5000 employees