Director of Communications Office

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that messaging on the institutional and unit-levels is aligned with the institutional mission and strategic plan.
• Manage the creation of high-quality content for dissemination across electronic and print media and ensure that coverage is professional and reflects positively on image for the University.
• Conceptualize, plan, and oversee the process of developing publications, including the monthly newsletters, website articles, and annual reports.
• Liaise regularly with faculty and administrative staff to ensure that the right messages and impactful narratives are portrayed in institutional communications across all platforms.
• Serve as the institutional point person and oversee all aspects of communications in support of all units, their events’ management, marketing, and promotion.
• Implement a Social Media plan for the University.
• Ensure the Office responds in a timely manner to press enquires and internal communications.
• Oversee the operations and production staff of the Office of Communications.
• Manage requests to the web developer and ensure web content is clear, consistent, and accurate.
• Maintain awareness of international best practices in the fields of communications, website and graphic design, and content writing.
• Other duties as assigned.