Loyola University New Orleans
Director of Communications
Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
New Orleans, LA Job Type:
Full-Time Staff Job Number:
202200547 Division:
Marketing & Communications Department:
University Marketing & Communications Opening Date:
09/15/2025 FLSA:
Exempt
Description
The Director of Communications provides strategic leadership for all university communications, ensuring alignment with Loyola University New Orleans' mission and priorities. Serving as both an advisor to leadership and the university's spokesperson, the Director develops and directs integrated strategies for internal and external communications that advance Loyola's reputation, strengthen its brand, and foster community engagement. This role oversees campus-wide messaging, presidential and cabinet-level communications, media relations, crisis communications, and storytelling that highlights Loyola's impact locally, regionally, and nationally. The Director combines high-level strategy with strong writing, relationship-building, and execution skills to position the university as a leader in Jesuit higher education.
Examples of Duties
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that supports Loyola's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Oversee all internal communications, including campus-wide announcements, presidential and cabinet-level communications, newsletters, and other institutional messages to ensure clarity, timeliness, and brand consistency. Serve as Loyola's primary media relations contact and spokesperson, fostering strong relationships with journalists and securing coverage that advances the university's reputation. Draft and edit press releases, media statements, speeches, talking points, op-eds, and other key content on behalf of university leadership. Oversee the production, editing, and distribution of digital and print communications, including newsletters, magazines, and institutional reports. Provide leadership in crisis communications planning and response, including maintaining and updating the university's Crisis Communication Plan. Direct the monitoring of news coverage and produce regular analytics reports demonstrating reach, impact, and effectiveness of media efforts. Guide and oversee Loyola's official social media presence in coordination with the broader MarCom team, ensuring strategic alignment and timely engagement. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate communications staff and student interns, fostering professional growth and high performance. Represent Marketing and Communications at university and external events. Collaborate with cabinet members, deans, and senior leaders to support communications needs across academic and administrative units. Perform other communications-related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or marketing. Demonstrated expertise in media relations and serving as an organizational spokesperson. Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership. Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines. Strong knowledge of digital communications, web content management systems, and social media strategy. Additional Desirable Qualifications
Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field. Experience in higher education communications. Demonstrated success in crisis communications management. Strong analytical skills and ability to use metrics to assess impact. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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Depends on Qualifications Location :
New Orleans, LA Job Type:
Full-Time Staff Job Number:
202200547 Division:
Marketing & Communications Department:
University Marketing & Communications Opening Date:
09/15/2025 FLSA:
Exempt
Description
The Director of Communications provides strategic leadership for all university communications, ensuring alignment with Loyola University New Orleans' mission and priorities. Serving as both an advisor to leadership and the university's spokesperson, the Director develops and directs integrated strategies for internal and external communications that advance Loyola's reputation, strengthen its brand, and foster community engagement. This role oversees campus-wide messaging, presidential and cabinet-level communications, media relations, crisis communications, and storytelling that highlights Loyola's impact locally, regionally, and nationally. The Director combines high-level strategy with strong writing, relationship-building, and execution skills to position the university as a leader in Jesuit higher education.
Examples of Duties
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that supports Loyola's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Oversee all internal communications, including campus-wide announcements, presidential and cabinet-level communications, newsletters, and other institutional messages to ensure clarity, timeliness, and brand consistency. Serve as Loyola's primary media relations contact and spokesperson, fostering strong relationships with journalists and securing coverage that advances the university's reputation. Draft and edit press releases, media statements, speeches, talking points, op-eds, and other key content on behalf of university leadership. Oversee the production, editing, and distribution of digital and print communications, including newsletters, magazines, and institutional reports. Provide leadership in crisis communications planning and response, including maintaining and updating the university's Crisis Communication Plan. Direct the monitoring of news coverage and produce regular analytics reports demonstrating reach, impact, and effectiveness of media efforts. Guide and oversee Loyola's official social media presence in coordination with the broader MarCom team, ensuring strategic alignment and timely engagement. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate communications staff and student interns, fostering professional growth and high performance. Represent Marketing and Communications at university and external events. Collaborate with cabinet members, deans, and senior leaders to support communications needs across academic and administrative units. Perform other communications-related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, public relations, or marketing. Demonstrated expertise in media relations and serving as an organizational spokesperson. Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to provide strategic communications counsel to senior leadership. Ability to manage multiple complex projects under tight deadlines. Strong knowledge of digital communications, web content management systems, and social media strategy. Additional Desirable Qualifications
Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field. Experience in higher education communications. Demonstrated success in crisis communications management. Strong analytical skills and ability to use metrics to assess impact. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.
Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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