Director of Communications - Mansfield Center

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The Mansfield Center

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Director of Communications

. The Director of Communications will oversee all communications for the Mansfield Center, using judgment and discretion to implement a strategy that reflects the Center’s leadership mission and vision. The individual assigned to this position will quickly develop a clear understanding of the Mansfield legacy and its importance to the University of Montana (UM), the state of Montana, and the nation to operate in multiple communication channels (including social media, print, broadcast, and media relations). This is a high-profile position, requiring the ability to build positive and trust based relationships with a variety of stakeholders. This position will hire, train, and oversee the communications assistant as well as student interns to support social and web platforms and events while engaging with other staff for a team approach to communication. This position will report to the Executive Director of the Mansfield Center.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Highly autonomous decision-making to implement a communications strategy to support and advance the Center’s strategic initiatives

Oversee social media and communication channels including the website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and relevant blogs and press;

Develop and maintain professional relationships with media and communications partners as well as critical Mansfield Center stakeholders

Serve as an essential member of the leadership team on organizational development and leadership, including strategic planning, fundraising, and staffing

Liaise with UM communications team (including design and branding services, and ensure that the Mansfield story is aligned with and highlighted in campus communications)

Compose and distribute communications materials such as press releases, talking points, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

Plan, amplify, and execute Mansfield Center events, engaging with campus and community stakeholders to maximize success and partnerships

Draw from evaluation and monitoring data to analyze and implement feedback

Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have a refined understanding of Mansfield legacy and support of vision and mission related to democracy and global engagement.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action

: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, Letter of Appointment and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package

including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Work schedule is flexible depending on project needs.

Salary for this position is $70,000 per year commensurate with qualifications.

Required Skills

Demonstrated experience as a consummate relationship-builder with ability to quickly develop highly effective relationships with a level of professionalism conducive for interactions with a wide variety of individuals and groups.

Advanced discretionary and analytical listening, oral, presentation, and written communication skills with an ability to design, develop, and/or disseminate a wide variety of communication methods while being cognizant of the audience.

Demonstrated skills necessary to provide dynamic leadership and effective supervision of employees responsible for varying assignments, while supporting employees in a collaborative and collegial work environment.

Demonstrated skills in effectively utilizing various social media platforms and ability to learn and implement new strategies as social media evolves.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality while working with sensitive information.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with high level stakeholders in government and democracy efforts.

Established relationships with local, state, and/or national media.

About UM

and the Mansfield Center

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center is an academic unit of the University of Montana dedicated to fostering globally minded leaders of integrity to achieve a world in which we act with respect and integrity undeterred by our differences. Founded by an Act of Congress in 1983, we honor the life’s work of Senator Mike Mansfield and his wife Maureen to act with integrity in bipartisan leadership, support of democracy, and in global engagement, particularly with Asia.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

University of Montana

Video: Mission First, People Always

UM on YouTube

City of Missoula

Video: There's This Place

The State of Montana

Visit Montana

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.

In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

References

*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

E mployment Eligibility.

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

Company info

The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu