Senior Advisor Strategic Communications

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Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications

Main Campus, Eugene, Oregon

260061

The Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications develops, oversees, and executes the College’s communications strategy, with the goal of enhancing the institution’s reputation both locally and nationally. Reporting directly to the President, the Senior Advisor will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering consistent, impactful messaging to advance the College’s mission, values, priorities, and public presence.

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive communications strategy that enhances the College’s reputation and promotes its achievements across multiple channels and audiences.
• Craft high‑quality speeches, statements, articles, and key messages for the President.
• Provide talking points, presentations, and briefings for high‑profile internal and external engagements.
• Lead the development of effective internal messaging to foster transparency and alignment within the College.
• Manage public messaging to position the College as a leader in community colleges.
• Collaborate with media partners and stakeholders to promote the College’s success and increase visibility.
• Collaborate with enrollment management and student services leadership to develop and implement integrated communication strategies that support student recruitment, retention, and completion.
• Create targeted, data‑informed messaging and campaigns that engage prospective and current students while aligning with institutional enrollment priorities.
• Ensure consistency in messaging across platforms, including newsletters, media releases, social media, and the College website.
• Develop storytelling strategies to highlight institutional achievements and community impact.
• Work closely with the executive team and other senior leaders to align communications strategies with institutional goals.
• Elevate communication between the President’s Office and the Board of Trustees, including the preparation of key updates.
• Coordinate strategic messaging for major events, initiatives, and crises to ensure smooth preparation and effective public engagement.
• Supervise a team of employees by providing strategic leadership and oversight, mentoring team members, addressing performance issues, and promoting professional growth.
• Ensure implementation of the College’s affirmative action and equal employment opportunity policies in assigned areas.
• Promote staff development on diversity, inclusive climate, and respectful learning and working environment issues.
• Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to privacy needs of students, in accordance with FERPA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in executive communications, strategic communications, or public relations, focusing on higher education, private, or public organizations.
• Experience leading, developing, and delivering communications strategies that enhance institutional reputation.
• Experience in media relations, crisis communications, and brand management.
• Experience with digital communications tools, content management systems, and social media platforms.

Licensure or Certification Requirements: None specified.

Conditions of Employment: Successful applicants must complete a criminal background check and must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time of employment.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree.

Preferred Experience: Experience acting as an organizational spokesperson.

Language Statement: We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

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