Director of Communications and Digital Operations

Role Overview

The Director of Communications and Digital Operations provides leadership, management, and operational oversight for the College’s merged Information Technology and Communications organization. The Director unifies previously separate ITS and Communications functions into a single department, exercising broad independent judgment in setting an integrated technology and communications strategy aligned with College priorities.

What You Will Do

The Director oversees departmental operations, supervises professional and support staff across both functions, administers consolidated departmental budgets, manages technology and communications resources, and ensures reliable delivery of services supporting academic, research, outreach, and administrative functions across the College.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Director serves as a key advisor to the Executive Manager and the Dean on matters where technology and communications intersect, and represents the College with university partners such as ITS, News & Information Services, and University Publishing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, communications, computer science, business administration, public administration, or related field
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience spanning both information technology and communications/media relations functions
• Three (3) years of supervisory or management experience with responsibility for personnel and budget
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage cross-functional teams spanning technical and communications disciplines
• Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills
• Experience with media relations and crisis communication

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver