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Director, Communications
University of La VerneLa Verne Main Campusfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026
💰 $95,163/yr($87,177/yr – $95,163/yr)
About the role
Position Information
Functional Title
Director, Communications
Position Type
Administrative/Professional
Appointment Type
Regular
FTE %
100%
Work Schedule (if atypical)
This is an Onsite Position.
University Overview
Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.
At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.
With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.
Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today!
Diversity Statement
At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.
With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.
Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today!
The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description Summary
The Director of Communications is responsible for elevating the university’s reputation and enhancing regional and national visibility. This role is pivotal in developing relationships with local, regional, and national news media to secure strategic media placements. Working collaboratively with the Associate Vice President of the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (OSMC), the director oversees editorial content across various platforms, including print and digital, and overnight of a comprehensive social media plan. The director collaborates closely with team leaders in Marketing, Creative Services, and Operations to bolster marketing initiatives and ensure a cohesive and impactful messaging strategy for both internal and external audiences. Proactively working to enhance communication efforts for all university stakeholders at multiple campuses, the director offers expert counsel on media relations to the President, her cabinet, and faculty. This guidance aims to support the university’s objectives related to recruitment, retention, and overall reputation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in business, marketing, communications, or a related field preferred.
- 7 years of organizational leadership experience in media/public relations with increasing
responsibility. - 7 years of experience, and a record of success, managing through influence in a complex, diverse, deadline-driven, and team-oriented environment.
- 5 years of experience making prudent and strategic decisions and taking appropriate action
in situations where there may not be clearly established criteria or standards. - 3 years of experience in management and professional support of staff members.
- 5 years of experience creating and executing multi-channel communications plans that result in measurable and desired outcomes.
- 3 years of experience producing print publications, such as magazines.
- Strong media relations, executive and internal communications, issues management, and
crisis communications skills. - Superior writing and copy editing skills for various types of communications including news
stories, media pitches, admissions marketing messages, internal newsletters, internal communications, and crisis communications. - Excellent strategic planning and resource management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, including public speaking and articulating ideas clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to create and execute communications plans.
- Familiarity with local and national media.
- Experience in higher education.
- Expertise in content marketing.
- Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) certification.
- Graduate degree in journalism, communications, or relat
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