Director of Organizational Communications

About the role

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premier teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement integrated, comprehensive communication and marketing strategies for internal stakeholders and align these strategies with Miami University’s values, mission and brand standards.
• In collaboration with leaders in UCM and OHRM, develop marketing and communications plans designed to drive success with established internal communications, employee recruitment, and brand goals.
• Create and strategically execute marketing and communications plans to engage, inform, and inspire employees at Miami University to better understand how their everyday contributions enhance and support the organization’s long-term growth using media relations, marketing and creative services, web and social media communication, targeted print and electronic communication, leadership communication, and other activities.
• Lead writer, editor, and publisher for all OHRM communications materials including but not limited to e-newsletters, magazines, website content, brochures, handbooks, posters, digital screens, and the like.
• Oversee the OHRM’s web presence and collaborate with web team members to plan and implement university strategies and departmental requests.
• Manage vendors and freelancers that support marketing and communications for OHRM (video, graphic design, PR, etc).
• Develop strategies for digital marketing that supports the university’s brand as an employer.
• Ensure communication industry best practices are followed and monitor campus communication for internal/external response and/or legal concerns.
• Work with colleagues across the university to advance university-wide communication strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between University Communications and Marketing and OHRM, developing and assessing measurable goals and objectives that advance both Miami and OHRM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, marketing, and/or communications, including leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a communications team
• Experience collaborating with digital and design teams
• Experience in higher education organization and operations
• Experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, or change communications

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Ability to determine appropriate message content for diverse audiences

Benefits

This position has been approved for remote hybrid work: three (3) days on campus, two (2) days remote.

Pay

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. Position Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Schedule

Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Additional Position Information

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all of the following materials: (1) a current resume, (2) a cover letter, and (3) a writing sample. Applications that do not include all required materials may not be considered for review.

Special Instructions

Not Applicable

Additional Information

• A criminal background check is required.
• All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
• This organization participates in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

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