Director of Communications
TITLE: Director of Communications (#115959)
CATEGORY: Exempt Staff
DEPARTMENT: Dean's Office
SALARY: Salary minimum is $78,866 and commensurate with experience
BENEFITS: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days Sick Leave 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription coverage
Looking for a senior communications professional to work directly with Dean of Libraries in a time of great change and opportunity for academic libraries
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position advises the Dean of University Libraries and others in matters relating to internal and external communications. Creates, maintains, and implements a strategic communications plan and program for the UM Libraries, a campus-wide system of seven libraries that serves every academic discipline on campus. Provides communications counsel to leadership of the UM Libraries to advance institutional priorities among diverse and numerous audiences, including senior university administrators, members of the academic community, donors, and the community at large. Understands and employs social media effectively to reach audiences. Participates in and contributes to strategic planning, budget preparation, and presentations to key influencers. The director must develop strong relationships with external constituencies such as local and trade media and professional organizations. To view the complete Position Description, go to: http://www.lib.umd.edu/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/PD-DirCom.html.
QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing/public relations, or communications is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Position requires a minimum 7-10 years professional experience in higher education, in increasingly responsible jobs that includes strategic marketing and public relations. Work experience in academic libraries preferred. Additional requirements include: Excellent written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated experience using MS office suite, publishing and graphics programs; Demonstrated relationship-building skills; and the ability to travel on a limited basis.
APPLICATIONS: Electronic Applications Preferred: For full consideration, send electronic application with position title and number in the subject line. Submit cover letter (include source of ad), resume, and names/telephone numbers of three professional references by December 20, 2009 . Send resume to lib-hremploy@umd.edu or mail to Library Human Resources, Room 6115, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. Fax: 301-314-9960.
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