Assistant Director of Presidential Communications

Assistant Director of Presidential Communications

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Presidential Communications

The Assistant Director of Presidential Communication is responsible for creating and supporting a wide range of communications on behalf of the President, including research, letters, speeches, presentations, video messages, social media, and other materials to support the communication priorities of the President. The Assistant Director of Presidential Communications will serve as a staff member in the Office of the President and will report to the Senior Advisor to the President for Communications and Operations.

UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more!

Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

• Draft formal written communications from the President, including messages to the campus community, alumni, trustees, and parents; articles and correspondence in University publications and external publications; and informal and formal correspondence with individuals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive communications plans focused on the President’s priorities and undertake special projects relating to communications strategy.
• Draft speeches, remarks, and talking points that the President uses in any forum, including speeches to large groups, remarks at events for faculty, donors, parents, or students, and talking points in small settings on and off UIW campuses.
• Assist in message creation and collaborate with the Senior Advisor on ways to assist the President with opportunities to articulate the University’s public image.
• Provide support to organizers of special events designed to highlight the University when the President will play a prominent role.
• Develop relationships and outreach opportunities with various constituencies and thought leaders across the campus and externally in order to field input and better communicate with the University community.
• Attend and participate in necessary meetings to assist in coordinating all circumstances in which the President will be expected to make remarks or play a public role.
• Ensure the accuracy of all facts and details in speeches, statements and quotes issued on behalf of the President and official statements on behalf of the President’s Office.
• Conduct research regarding topics, individuals, and issues to ensure that all presidential remarks are informed and current and reflect most favorably on the President and the University.
• Maintain the Office of the President web and digital content and ensure that the President’s website and web assets are updated and of high quality.
• Assist in managing the President’s social media presence including drafting and posting messages.
• Assist in supporting media engagement management and efforts.
• Provide in-person support at President’s events or events where the President may play a significant role.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise strict discretion with sensitive issues and documents.
• Familiarity with academic styles of writing and citation, areas of research, current topics in academia.
• Superb writing skills with ability to capture the distinctive voice of the President across a multitude of platforms, creating clear communications with a spirit of originality, collegiality, and keen understanding of the University Mission across a range of media and for a broad spectrum of audience types.
• Excellent editing, proofreading, and…