Sr. Associate Director, Public Relations for Academics and Research

Temple University's Strategic Marketing and Communications Division is searching for a Sr. Associate Director, Public Relations for Academics and Research!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
11 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T27
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of University Communications and Media Relations, the Senior Associate Director of Public Relations for Academics and Research will help to lead positive, proactive earned media efforts for the university.

This individual will serve as one of the primary media contacts for the university, but will focus on proactively working with local, regional and national reporters to help share the Temple story. This individual, who supervise a team of two, will work closely with the Office of Research, the Provost's office, and the university's 17 schools and colleges to enhance the visibility of the university's scholarly achievements, groundbreaking research and faculty expertise.
On any given day, the Senior Associate Director of Public Relations for Academics and Research will be writing news stories, news releases, pitch emails, opinion pieces and other communications that could be used for any of the university's Strategic Marketing and Communications' channels. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator with a deep understanding of media relations, academic environments and research promotion. They should have a demonstrated track record of achieving positive earned media placements at the highest level. Experience in a higher education setting is also preferred.

Perform other duties as assigned.

NOTE: 3 writing samples and a cover letter are required.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree
* At least 5 years of directly related experience required, preferably in higher education.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred
* Master's degree

Required Skills and Abilities
* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in communications practices.
* Proven leader and collaborator who works to unify teams across functions.
* Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy of work.
* Superior organizational skills - must be able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
* Ability to quickly acclimate to different environments and openness to new processes and technologies.
* Self-directed with a solutions-oriented attitude; values and inspires a positive work environment.
* Ability to work within a continuous improvement environment; able to receive feedback with a positive attitude and a commitment to personal accountability.
* Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and campus partners.
* Brings diplomacy and collegiality to capably address challenges; willingness to tackle issues and collaboratively resolve them.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to utilize data and insights to determine decisions.
* Ability to attend staff events as needed (including occasional nights and weekends).
* Ability to work well under pressure.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively and collaboratively work as part of a cross-functional team.
* Ability to work independently and efficiently.
* Demonstrated excellent organizational time management skills.
* Aligns team strategy and deliverables with divisional objectives.
* Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
* Strong ability to monitor the work of others, mentor staff, and manage performance through regular feedback.
* Promotes a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple Universityis committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. Compliance Statement:In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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