Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Director of Presidential Communications is an excellent communicator and strategic advisor to the President, and is responsible for all the President's communications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, communications/journalism, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in executive level communication responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take the initiative and work independently.
• Proficient in a range of writing styles, including speech writing, PowerPoint development/presentations, scriptwriting, report writing, Op-ed writing, and correspondence.
• High level skills in social media, web management, and multi-media, e.g., short videos, photography, podcasts, etc.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite including PowerPoint, and experience in crafting messages using social tools such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat.
• Writing portfolio includes examples of compelling and complex speech writing, published articles, and a familiarity with current issues in higher education.
• Comfortable working in a rapid-response, team environment. Interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of audiences including leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni, community groups, donors, and elected officials.
• Experience and comfort working in a deadline-driven environment of multiple projects and quick turn-around requirements.
• Exceptional organizational skills and proven ability to keep track of and meet numerous deadlines; ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner and effectively re-prioritize responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, public relations, communications.
• Experience reporting to and working directly with a senior executive.
• Experience communicating organizational core values and mission.
• Experience as an executive speech writer.
• Experience working within an academic setting.
• Experience in writing internal communications.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

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