Assistant Director of Presidential Communications

Position Details

The Assistant Director of Presidential Communications is responsible for creating and supporting a wide range of communications on behalf of the President, including research, letters, speeches, presentations, video messages, social media, and other materials to support the communication priorities of the President.

Job Duties

• Draft formal written communications from the President, including messages to the campus community, alumni, trustees, and parents; articles and correspondence in University publications and external publications; and informal and formal correspondence with individuals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans focused on the President’s priorities and undertake special projects relating to communications strategy.
• Draft speeches, remarks, and talking points that the President uses in any forum, including speeches to large groups, remarks at events for faculty, donors, parents, or students, and talking points in small settings on and off UIW campuses.
• Affiliate with the Senior Advisor on ways to assist the President with opportunities to articulate the University’s public image.
• Support the organization of special events designed to highlight the University when the President will play a prominent role.
• Maintain the Office of the President web and digital content and ensure that the President’s website and web assets are updated and of high quality.
• Affiliate with the management of the President’s social media presence including drafting and posting messages.
• Affiliate with supporting media engagement management and efforts.
• Provide in-person support at President’s events or events where the President may play a significant role.
• Ensure the accuracy of all facts and details in speeches, statements and quotes issued on behalf of the President and official statements on behalf of the President’s Office.
• Conduct research regarding topics, individuals, and issues to ensure that all presidential remarks are informed and current and reflect most favorably on the President and the University.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise strict discretion with sensitive issues and documents.
• Familiarity with academic styles of writing and citation, areas of research, current topics in academia.
• Superb writing skills with ability to capture the distinctive voice of the President across a multitude of platforms, creating clear communications with a spirit of originality, collegiality, and keen understanding of the University Mission across a range of media and for a broad spectrum of audience types.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and presentation skills.
• Professional demeanor and character to consistently act with diplomacy, tact, and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills to be able to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously and on short timelines.
• Ability to display initiative and work collaboratively, effectively, and respectfully.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to maintain effective working relationships with other employees and business relations.
• Expert level with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as the Internet; ability to effectively learn and use communications related platforms.
• Proficiency in utilizing various content creation and management platforms; working knowledge of social media platforms.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, English, or other relevant field.

Note

• Note that education in alternate field with significant professional experience beyond what is required will be considered.

Required Work Experience

• Five (5) years of professional experience in communication, journalism, and/or writing/editing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, or English.
• Spanish proficiency.
• Experience in higher education.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: AS2284PO
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Administrator (exempt)
• Desired Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Reports to: Senior Advisor to the President for Communications and Operations
• Open Date: 07/10/2026
• Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Special Instructions to Applicant: N/A.
• EEO: UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
• Title IX: This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.