Director of Communications

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Director of Communications - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Reports to the college dean.

• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing college publications, advertising, and press.

• Executes designed materials and press releases.

• Makes decisions as to the protocols within the college for execution of visual designs and media releases, as well as, approval processes related to design and press.

• Reviews materials designed by college departments to determine compliance with university visual and editorial standards.

• Oversees decisions related to posting appropriate materials in the college, to the college website and social media.

• Trains departmental personnel in layout programs and rudimentary design principles.

• Executes special projects as assigned by the Dean.

• Works with the College Webmaster to keep the information on the website updated and accurate.

• Assists with internal communications, as requested by the Dean's Office.

• Counsels College faculty and staff of effective use of communications.

• Represents the College in meetings with university communication leadership.

• Supports custom digital marketing campaigns, paid and organic, for the promotion of events, degree programs, research studies, etc.

• Maintains the College's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube accounts in accordance with the University’s Social Media Policies.

• Maintains digital signage and directories.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php

• Sick Leave Pool Program

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and eight years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$75,000 - $85,000 per year.
Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Application Deadline:

2024-04-01

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.