Director, Jack J. Valenti School of Communication Job at University of Houston i

Director, Jack J. Valenti School of Communication

Serves as spokesperson and leads the public relations efforts of a college. Improves the name recognition and image of the college, primarily through the planning and coordination of its media relations and publications.

• Serves as liaison between the college, staff, faculty and members of the local, state and national media.
• Obtains exposure for the college in the media through personal contacts; communicates with the general public and the UH public in writing (publications) and orally (public speaking engagements).
• Plans and coordinates publications of the college, including newsletters, college web site, annual reports and brochures; supervises publications personnel in development and production of publications.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees the writing and distribution of news releases for the appropriate media.
• Arranges press conferences and media coverage of events.
• Develops and maintains intra-university working relations with the University departments of Media Relations, Publications and Development.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Additional responsibilities include developing and executing strategic marketing and communication plans to attract and engage prospective students, managing marketing and communications tactics from start to finish, ensuring brand consistency and deadlines are met, managing the college's brand strategy, and directing the content strategy for the college’s website.

Education and Experience: Requires a formal, directly job‑related four‑year degree or an equivalent specialized training program, and a minimum of five (5) years of directly job‑related experience. Education will be considered in lieu of experience. All positions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

Salary: $65,300 – $74,300

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.