Communications Director (Inst)

Communications Director (Inst)

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Introduction (Description of School/College/Dept/Program)
The Division of Marketing, Communications & University Relations builds the UWM brand by sharing stories of student and faculty success. We also foster enrollment and retention, support University Advancement, and help campus units tell their stories. Learn more here:https://uwm.edu/marcomm/.

Job Summary
The Communications Director is responsible for directing communications, strategic planning, and execution. Provides approval and guidance for communications including staffing and budgetary planning in support of institutional communication goals. This individual oversees public relations, internal communications and executive communications at UWM, serves as institutional spokesperson when necessary, and implements and monitors public relations strategies and initiatives to increase the institutional engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, public relations or related field
• Progressively responsible strategic experience working with a university, large organization, or government agency
• Superb written, editorial and oral communication skills required; the ability to write and speak clearly and concisely for various mediums
• Proven success working in rapid response and/or crisis scenarios in partnership with senior leaders
• Demonstrated project management expertise; ability to effectively manage multiple projects, prioritize, stay organized and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Proven success in developing and executing strategic communications programs with media relations
• Experience working and interacting with diverse populations
• Bilingual (written and verbally)

Application Instructions
If interested, you must submit a letter of application that addresses the professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications, a resume, and a list of three professional references with contact information to include postal addresses, e-mail and phone numbers.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Application Notes
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.
Legal Notices AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.




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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.




CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.




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Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39262






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