Assistant Director, Office of the Provost Communications

Assistant Director, Office of the Provost Communications

Job no: 528415
Work type: Officer of Administration
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Department: University Communications
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2021-2022
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins
November 19, 2021; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter that clearly describes why you would be a good choice for this job. Please include how your knowledge, skills, and abilities have prepared you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in this announcement. Please discuss each element completely and succinctly.
  
• A resume of your educational and professional work experience.
  
  A portfolio of work will be requested from applicants who advance in the recruitment process.
  
  Department Summary
  The department of University Communications is charged with telling the University of Oregon's (UO) stories to a broad range of audiences and positioning the university to succeed and thrive. The department utilizes and manages a comprehensive suite of communications tools, including public relations, branding, advertising, licensing, digital media, and more for the benefit of the university.
  
  Position Summary
  Reporting to the Chief of Staff /AVP, the Assistant Director of Communications for the Office of the Provost (OtP) will be responsible for developing and overseeing communications strategy for units within OtP and working with the communications generalist to create and manage communications content. The Assistant Director works under the guidance of the AVP and Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost, to determine strategies that will best communicate the mission, vision, and values of OtP.
  
  The Assistant Director is responsible to supervise and lead communications staff and oversee all content and projects that the OtP communications team is charged with creating.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
  
• Two years of experience working with a variety of communications channels, including writing web content, creating and updating web pages, and developing strategic communications priorities.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Expert writing and communications skills.
  
• Knowledge of web analytics tools, preferably Google Analytics and Google Webmaster tools.
  
• Expert editing skills using Drupal and/or Wordpress; and thorough knowledge of AP and Chicago style.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Drupal.
  
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
  
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, work effectively with a wide variety of people across multiple units and agencies to develop strategies to achieve operating goals.
  
• Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
  
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Experience working in higher education.
  
  FLSA Exempt: Yes
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528415/assistant-director-office-of-the-provost-communications
  
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