Director, Jack J. Valenti School of Communication

Position Overview

Department : Dean Liberal Arts & Social Science

Salary : $65,300 - $74,300

Description : Serves as spokesperson and leads the public relations efforts of a college. Improves the name recognition and image of the college, primarily through the planning and coordination of its media relations and publications.

Responsibilities

Serves as liaison between the college, staff, faculty and members of local, state and national media.

Obtains exposure for the college in the media through personal contacts; communicates with the general public and the UH public in writing (publications) and orally (public speaking engagements).

Plans and coordinates publications of the college, including newsletters, college web site, annual reports and brochures; supervises publications personnel in development and production of publications.

Plans, coordinates and oversees the writing and distribution of news releases for the appropriate media.

Arranges press conferences and media coverage of events.

Develops and maintains intra-university working relations with the University departments of Media Relations, Publications and Development.

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional Posting Information

Develops and executes strategic marketing and communication plans to attract and engage prospective students, focusing on key academic departments and programs within the college.

Project manages the execution of marketing and communications tactics from start to finish, driving projects forward and ensuring quality, brand consistency and deadlines are met.

Develops and manages the college's brand strategy, including positioning, message development, visual identity and voice to ensure clarity, consistency and effectiveness in all communications.

Directs the content strategy for the college’s web site using current online marketing and web site trends to enhance student recruitment and strategic communications.

Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

Qualifications

MQ : Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4-year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

Additional Requirements

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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