Cocurricular Communication, Director.

Position 1129725 · Posted 10/22/2026 · Open until filled · Regular full-time, exempt · 12 months/year, 40 hrs/week

About the role

The Director of Cocurricular Communications amplifies the priorities of the School of Arts and Sciences through strategic messaging, storytelling, and internal communication with a core focus on the undergraduate cocurricular experience. This role serves as the subject matter expert and primary communications partner for the Division of Undergraduate Student Affairs (DUSA) and the Dean of Undergraduate Student Affairs.

The Director supports program directors across DUSA in engaging students and building community, pitches and shepherds storytelling about the student cocurricular experience with a focus on highlighting strategic staff initiatives, and helps build a sense of belonging and awareness among staff who support students. As the senior communications lead for the cocurricular portfolio, the Director sets editorial standards governing cocurricular content and provides direction and mentorship to contributors. This position reports to the Executive Director of Arts and Sciences Communications.

Responsibilities

• Editorial strategy and content creation (20%) — Owns and sets editorial strategy and standards for cocurricular and campus stories; serves as strategy and content development lead for DUSA news page including writing and editing; sources, pitches, and prioritizes content aligned with A&S editorial strategy; collaborates with Director of Curricular Communications on A&S editorial strategy and platforms; establishes editorial standards and practices for cocurricular content; serves as subject matter expert for DUSA and broader undergraduate audience including families; builds and maintains relationships across DUSA and other divisions supporting student life for integrated communications planning.
• Leadership and internal communications (45%) — Leads undergraduate messaging strategy development and execution in collaboration with central communications team and senior leadership; supports communications initiatives for undergraduate students aligned with A&S priorities; provides primary leadership communication support to the Dean of