Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on April 23, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach
Department
DEAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Position Number
FP411A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director of Strategic Communications and Outreach works closely with the Dean's Leadership Team (Associate/Assistant Deans, Department Chairs, Center Directors, etc.) and the Executive Advisory Council to develop and implement broad management and strategic activities.
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
Job Open Date
07/07/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
www.odu.edu/sceh
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Posting Details
Job Title
Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach
Department
DEAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Position Number
FP411A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Director of Strategic Communications and Outreach works closely with the Dean's Leadership Team (Associate/Assistant Deans, Department Chairs, Center Directors, etc.) and the Executive Advisory Council to develop and implement broad management and strategic activities.
- Working knowledge of academic processes, educational programs, and organizational systems is essential.
- This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of strategic communications for the Joint School of Public Health (JSPH) located at Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University and Eastern Virginia Medical School
- This position requires ongoing coordination with similar roles and faculty, staff and students at each institution.
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Marketing, Public Relations or a related field.
- Considerable knowledge of marketing, public relations and communications principles/practices and strategies.
- Working knowledge of data collection, evaluation and reporting of program/plan effectiveness.
- Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office and familiarity with design tools, e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Considerable skill in editing, grammar and writing persuasively.
- Considerable knowledge of social media avenues and technologies for current emerging trends in marketing and advertising.
- Comprehensive communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with clients of diverse cultures.
- Demonstrated ability to assist in the completion of layout and design of all School publications.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, organize and accomplish tasks in priority order and keep several projects moving ahead simultaneously all with a minimum of supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the Dean's office team.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret guidelines, policies and procedures to fit changing situations.
- Considerable experience in developing and managing all aspects of effective communications and public relations plans, preferably for programs in higher education.
- Considerable experience in professional writing and editing, including for social media.
- Considerable experience at writing research press releases, as well as feature articles and news stories.
- Some experience with social media account management platforms (such as Hootsuite).
- Demonstrated ability to interact well and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders preferred.
- Some training or experience with public health and health communications.
Job Open Date
07/07/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
www.odu.edu/sceh
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia's forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Other Document
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
