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Vice President, Strategic Communications Salary $132,678.00 - $179,176.00 Annually Location Youngstown, OH Job Type Professional Administrative Division Student Affairs & Inst Effectivenes Department University Relations Opening Date 04/08/2024 Bargaining Unit Status Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit Salary Grade L12 Full-time Equivalency 1.0 Summary of Position Serves as the chief communications officer of the University; plans, organizes and directs the operations of the department. Reports directly to the president; serves as member of the President's Cabinet and may act as chief executive officer in the absence of the president. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Defines an authentic, distinctive brand for the institution, including key messages, values, voice, and proof points. Takes responsibility for proactively driving both brand messages and specific news and information to all audiences, both internal and external on all matters pertaining to the University, including news media relations, social media management, strategic content creation, support for the president's communications and student recruitment. Coordinates with Athletics' communications to ensure that its messages support the University's strategic communications. Creates a vision for the communications office that aligns to the president's priorities and goals. Prepares a strategic plan, specifying goals, strategies, tactics, resource requirements and metrics, and works collaboratively with their staff to implement it across paid, earned, social and owned media. Establishes institutional policies, guidelines and standards pertaining to communications and oversees compliance. Advises the President and leadership team on crisis management messaging and prepares plans and communications for sensitive issues and crises. Serves as the University's chief spokesperson and represents the University to the news media. Designs and implements a metrics system and uses this data to inform strategies and evaluate outputs and outcomes. Applies this information for continuous improvement. Leads and directs the communications team. Manages the fiscal and human resources, with responsibility and accountability for hiring, firing and staff performance. Serves on the president's executive team and provides counsel on communications matters to the president and the team. Works collaboratively with leaders across the institution. Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs other related duties as assigned. Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Available to work evening and weekend hours as needed. Supervision Exercised: Supervision exercised over staff and student employees. Reports to: President Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: University policies and procedures; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives; department/division policies and procedures; workplace safety practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management. Skill in: Interpersonal, oral, and written communication; use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*. Ability to: Operate with the utmost integrity and model respect for others; display executive presence; inspire confidence in trustees and senior leaders; lead a large staff at a complex organization; build a cohesive team that is transpa