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Posted: 09-Oct-25
Location: VA
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Internal Number: 55000226
Title: Director, Executive Communications
Application Review Date: October 27, 2025
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
| Job Description Reporting to the AVP for Strategic Communication, the Director of Executive Communications is responsible for proactively planning and creating communication content for the President, Provost, Board of Visitors, Office of Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives and First Lady to support a range of activities, including internal and external speeches and presentations, meetings with elected officials, invitations and videos for special events and the President’s social media platforms. In addition, the Director will produce official university updates and reports for strategic university initiatives (e.g., strategic plans, employee surveys, annual reports) while ensuring proper alignment with the university’s strategic priorities and the President’s priorities, as well as strict adherence to the university’s branding and writing style guidelines. |
| Required Qualifications •Experience developing and implementing executive communication plans across a variety of platforms (speeches, presentations, video, social media) and measuring their effectiveness |
| Preferred Qualifications: •Experience supporting presidents or chancellors and working closely with chiefs of staff in higher education settings |
Is this position Grant Funded: No
Is this position restricted: No
Is this position eligible for telework: No
Hours Per Week: 40
Months per Year: 12
Statement of Economic Interest Required: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty
Normal Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, some nights and weekends
Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer
Department: Marketing and Communication
Salary: $80,000 to $101,000, depending on experience.
Department Contact Name: Gina Stike
Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5585
Department Contact Email: gstike@radford.edu
Equal Opportunity Statement:
| Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. |
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
