Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
The Office of Communications and Marketing is currently seeking a Presidential Communications Director. The office combines the communications, marketing and creative services for the university. Communications and Marketing develops and implements strategy and tactics for showcasing and raising the visibility of the university’s experts, initiatives and accomplishments. It manages media inquiries and interviews with senior university leadership and produces print and online publications to showcase the university.
Presidential Communications Director
Reporting to the Vice President for Communications and Marketing in the Office of Communications & Marketing (OCM), the Presidential Communications Director manages communications for the university President and Office of the President.
The Presidential Communications Director is an experienced communications professional who serves as the President’s voice in both written and spoken communications. This individual is a leader who is able to develop long-term proactive communications plans for high-priority initiatives while also managing a high volume of daily presidential communications needs. The individual in this role will have the exciting opportunity to support the communications of Dr. Ellen Granberg as she begins her role as the university’s 19th President.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing a proactive annual presidential communications plan and managing the day-to-day communications needs for the university President.
- Writing and editing talking points and speeches for the President’s public events and meetings, as well as messages to the university community, statements, quotes and high-level correspondence.
- Reviewing and editing briefings for events in which the President is participating.
- Creating a social media plan and developing content for the President’s social media accounts, such as Twitter.
- Collaborating closely with fellow colleagues in OCM (media relations, editorial, constituency communications, multimedia, digital content, web) and stakeholders in schools and administrative departments across the university to execute communications priorities.
- Participating in rapid response communications efforts to monitor and address issues in consultation with OCM colleagues.
- Overseeing the Office of the President email address and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Managing the Office of the President website.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to quickly synthesize complex information are imperative in this role. Developing and fostering positive relationships with many stakeholders and ability to interact with executives also is critical.
- Applicants with previous experience as a communications manager or director for an executive, particularly in higher education, or as a speechwriter or journalist in a fast-paced environment, are encouraged to apply.
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 7 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 5 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Typical Hiring Range
$86,066.23 – $124,761.78 How is pay for new employees determined at GW?
II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:
External Relations
Family
Comm, Mktg & Media
Sub-Family
Communications and Public Relations
Stream
Individual Contributor
Level
Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week:
40 per week
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday (daytime hours) Occasional evenings/weekends
Will this job require the employee to work on site?
Yes
Employee Onsite Status
Hybrid
Telework:
Yes
Required Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
– Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.
– Please add “Three samples of relevant written work (for example speeches, talking points, briefings, communications plans).
Internal Applicants Only?
No
Posting Number:
S012133
Job Open Date:
05/15/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.