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Virginia Tech

Location: BlacksburgVA 24060 Document ID: AC286-0LYP Posted on: 2018-11-0611/06/2018 Job Type: Full-time

Job Schedule:Full-time
2018-12-06
 

Director of Communications, CAUS

Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university, committed to teaching and learning, research, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world. Building on its motto of Ut Prosim (that I may serve), Virginia Tech is dedicated to InclusiveVT-serving in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. We seek candidates who adopt and practice the Principles of Community, which are fundamental to our on-going efforts to increase access and inclusion, and to create a community that nurtures learning and growth for all of its members. Virginia Tech actively seeks a broad spectrum of candidates to join our community in preparing leaders for the world.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer of the College and the Assistant Vice President for University Relations, the Director of Communications will plan, execute, and evaluate a comprehensive communications and marketing program for the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, and align those activities with University wide communications, marketing and branding initiatives. The Director will have progressive experience in today's communications fields, which includes evidence of strong writing and editing, interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and marketing skills; proficiency in using a variety of communications tools and platforms, content management systems, and social media; must also have a strong understanding of effective graphic design and branding principles and the use of the Internet as a medium of communication; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in a dynamic environment. The Director is member of the College's Advancement team to pursue and promote the overall institutional goals related to communications, fundraising, and alumni engagement, and will support the communications needs for the Dean and the College's student recruitment efforts.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience or Master's degree.
• Ability to define goals and objectives, identify target audiences, and develop and implement strategic plans to accomplish and measure progress towards communications goals.
• Demonstrated experience in communications or marketing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute and evaluate a comprehensive communications program.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in a higher education, independent school, or non-profit environment.
• Strong skills using technology in the workplace; familiarity with content management systems, web platforms, social media competencies.
• Demonstrated experience leading people, either as a supervisor, a colleague collaborating with others, or both.
• Experience working with alumni engagement initiatives.
• Experience working with a variety of creative communications, data analytics, e-mail management, and web content management software platforms.



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