Director of Communications - University Strategic Communications Job San Antonio area,Texas USA,Marketing / Advertising / PR

Director of Communications - University Strategic Communications

Location:

San Antonio, TX | Regular/Temporary:
Regular | Job | Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Position Information

UT San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery, and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond.

UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine.

Salary Range

$87,500 - $96,900 Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Close Date

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 7/17/2026. At the discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Required Application Materials

Resume is required.
Cover letter is required.
Contact information for three professional references.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Director of Communications oversees the planning, development and execution of comprehensive communication programs that support the institution's strategic priorities. Manages multiple communication initiatives, coordinates cross-functional teams, and ensures that work products are delivered on time, on brand, and aligned with institutional goals. Collaborates with colleagues to maintain a high standard of quality, messaging consistency, and relevance across communications channels.

Core Responsibilities

Writes and edits various communications, including institutional reputation articles, thought leadership documents, and collateral materials to promote the institution, its leadership, its schools, and units.

Develops and manages the execution of large and small-scale communications plans from initial concept through completion.

Serves as lead editor to ensure the quality and continuity of messaging across communications platforms, including publications, web communications, media relations, social media, internal communications, and marketing collateral.

Collaborates with media relations, social media, internal communications, multimedia/digital, and marketing professionals to design, develop, and execute highly impactful storytelling that fosters a positive impression of the university.

Regularly reviews and maintains strategic messaging materials across the institution to ensure accuracy and brand standards.

Maintains budgets and timelines related to specific projects.

Oversees and evaluates analytics and impact of communications programs.

Serves as a liaison to communications colleagues from other colleges, divisions, and units.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Seven (7) years of related work experience.
This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Independent Decision Making
Problem Solving
Verbal & Written Communication
Leadership
Creativity
Digital Transformation
Strategic Planning
Collaboration
Creativity
Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Branding, Multimedia
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Editing Skills

Working Conditions

Office environment. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events. Workdays, areas, and…