Director of Strategic Academic Communications

University of Vermont, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Burlington, VERMONT
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Details


Advertising/Posting Title Director of Strategic Academic Communications
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
Ensure the efficient and timely operation of the Division of Strategic Communications and lead a team of 8-10 embedded communications and marketing professionals who support the work of schools and colleges. As operations leader, establish and maintain processes and procedures for the efficient and effective work of each manager and director to ensure the timely completion of projects, especially those that require involvement of multiple contributors across the division. Keep stakeholders informed about project status. Identify and anticipate roadblocks, finding solutions and escalating issues as needed.
As academic communications leader, align overall messaging with the UVM brand, elevate unit-originated stories to university platforms, and promote marketing and communications best practices. Work with each academic unit’s leader to document annual goals for communications and marketing and track progress towards those goals. Establish and monitor annual budgets. Recruit, onboard, evaluate, and retain staff members who serve as Office of Strategic Communications staff embedded in each academic unit.
Support the Deputy Chief Communications & Marketing Officer by serving as a senior leader within Strategic Communications. Represent Strategic Communications when the DCCMO is unavailable.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree plus 6-8 years of experience in communications, marketing and/or related field.
Experience working in a large, complex organization.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience of both people and projects.
Familiarity with digital communications, social media and best practices in marketing and communications.
Understanding of UVM’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Master’s degree preferred. Experience in higher education preferred.
Desirable Qualifications
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 131300.00
Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 69100.00
Staff Hiring Band Hiring salary budgeted at mid pay band
Union Position No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.


Job Open Date 03/27/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No

Position Information


Position Title Administrative Srvcs Manager
Posting Number S4976PO
Department UVM Studios/30550
Position Number 011255
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12

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