Description

Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Government and Community Relations, the Director of Community Relations is responsible for proactively developing and executing strategic community engagement plans that foster strong working relationships among the university and its surrounding communities to create open and productive lines of communication, advance the university's priorities and safeguard its reputation. The position will also act as the primary liaison between the university community and external municipal stakeholders, including residents, neighborhood and civic organizations, businesses, and other institutions, to navigate stakeholder concerns and issues and bring them to resolution.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
• Skilled at strategic thinking, problem solving and consensus building.

• Proactive posture, positive attitude, intellectual curiosity and strong work ethic.

• High degree of discretion, ethical standards, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• At least 5 years' experience in community relations, public affairs, public relations, or a related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in high-profile environment.
• Experience writing and designing electronic and print news-related communications.

• Experience working with social media, email marketing platforms, and web-based content management systems.