Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title | University Relations Strategist |
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Posting Number | 2022055EP |
Position Information
Classification Title | Director-Communications & Media Relations |
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Working Title | University Relations Strategist |
Classification Code | 1448 |
RCW Exemption Criteria | 21 - Public Information |
EWU Position Number | E99251 |
CUPA Code | P-443140 - Director Communications & Media Relations |
FLSA | Exempt - Administrative |
Bargaining Unit | None |
% Full Time | 100 |
Salary / Wage Range | AE - 110 |
Salary Information | $62,489 – $79,000 |
Anticipated Start Date | Position is available now |
Term of Appointment | 12 months per year |
Location | Cheney, WA |
County | Spokane |
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Background Check | Yes - Both |
Responsible HR User | Vara Lyn Conrath |
Responsible HR User Email address | [email protected] |
Posting Text
Job Summary |
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About Eastern Washington University | Eastern Washington University is a regional, comprehensive public university located in Cheney and Spokane, Washington, with programs offered throughout the state and online with an enrollment of over 12,000 students. Eastern is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington reporting to its own Board of Trustees. Eastern’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 11,000 residents 16 miles southwest of the state’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the Brand new Catalyst building and on the Riverpoint Campus which is shared with Washington State University. Eastern also offers program throughout the state based on the needs of the community. Eastern offers an array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees and one applied doctorate in physical therapy. EWU offers 135 fields of study, 9 master’s degrees, 12 graduate certificates, 39 graduate programs, 1 educational specialist degree, and 1 applied doctorate to more than 10,000 enrolled students. Tribal Land Acknowledgement Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land. |
Diversity Statement | EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws. |
Conditions of Employment |
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Physical Demands | |
Pre-Placement Physical | No |
Hearing Test | No |
Medical Monitoring Post Hire | No |
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Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Other Skills and Abilities |
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Work Schedule Type | Regular |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some nights and week-end work required depending on the demands of the position. |
Posting Date | 06/24/2022 |
Open Until Further Notice | No |
Closing Date | 07/10/2022 |
Screening to Begin | 07/11/2022 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Application Types Accepted | Application |
Job Duties
% of Time | 100 |
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Responsibility / Duty | 1. Working with the President on speechwriting and talking points development process for the President. This includes researching and drafting speeches, talking points, presentations and other external-facing communications materials for the President; coordinating with senior leadership across the university and external parties to develop communications materials; and supporting the President to maximize the impact of public appearances. 2. Draft, edit and produce clear written communications for the President. This includes researching and drafting campus memos and newsletters, reports, op-eds, articles and stories; coordinating with senior leadership across the university and significant external parties to edit and refine these materials; and ensuring that the President’s written communications align with the overall university communications strategy. 3. Create, manage, present and execute a comprehensive communications plan, in coordination with University Relations, for all major university undertakings including change initiatives, issues management, presidential messaging and other important outreach efforts. 4. Lead and coordinate all internal presidential communication efforts (in collaboration with team members from Advancement, University Relations, Enrollment Management, Human Resources, Business and Finance, and the Office of the Provost). 5. Support internal communications including development and implementation of regular and ad hoc vehicles for information dissemination and sharing to ensure effective internal communications. 6. Working with the Chief of Staff, manage and support a diverse array of special projects that advance significant priorities for the university and the President. 7. Manage external vendors related to public relations and communications activities. 8. Advise and assist the Executive Leadership Team, when necessary, on communications matters that will potentially impact the Office of the President. 9. Collaborate with stakeholder groups to ensure a variety of perspectives inform university communications and initiatives. 10. Manage university events for the Office of the President and University Relations. 11. Collaborate with University Relations on website content. 12. Provide content for the President’s social media posts and monitor for issues, concerns and encouraging information. 13. Other duties as assigned. |
Essential Function Indicator | Yes |
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