Director of Executive Communications

Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to direct and manage the Chancellor’s comprehensive executive communications portfolio, including written, digital, and media-facing communications. The Director provides strategic counsel, prepares executive messaging, oversees the Chancellor’s public and digital presence, and coordinates media engagement in partnership with University Relations.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society.

The primary purpose of the Chancellor’s Office is to support the Chancellor’s leadership of North Carolina A&T in fulfillment of its mission to redefine the public research university for the 21st century as a collaborative and responsive institution making a difference in the lives of students and the communities it serves. The Chancellor serves as the university’s Chief Executive Officer, with more than 15,000 students, and 2,500 plus faculty and staff. The Chancellor is the spokesperson providing leadership at local, state, national, and international levels.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in executive communications, speechwriting, media relations, or strategic communications.

Demonstrated experience directly supporting senior executive leadership in a complex organization.

Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex institutional issues into clear and compelling messaging.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a related field preferred. Experience in higher education, government, or similarly complex institutions strongly desired.

Demonstrated political acumen, discretion, and executive-level judgment.

Experience serving as a principal speechwriter for a president, chancellor, CEO , or comparable executive.

Experience managing executive social media presence and media engagement.

Special Instructions:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

• Community Service Leave

• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

• Campus Recreation Center Discount

• University Bookstore Discount