Broward College · 3 hours ago
Senior Director, Public Relations and Communications
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$86K/yr - $106K/yr
8+ years expBroward College stands at a transformative moment in its history, and they are seeking a Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications to help shape and share impactful stories. This role involves developing and executing communication strategies to enhance the College's external reputation and ensure message consistency across various platforms.
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Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Associate Vice President to implement a strategic communications plan that aligns with the College’s mission, strategic goals, and key initiatives
Builds strong internal relationships to stay current on College priorities, academic initiatives, grants, and programs that can be leveraged in storytelling and media outreach
Manages contracted vendors and external consultants supporting public relations and communications efforts
Serves as a connector between internal stakeholders and the Marketing team to ensure that messaging is coordinated, timely, and aligned with external campaigns
Develops and oversees materials that promote and publicize College events, initiatives, and achievements to internal and external audiences
Composes and edits press releases, newsletters, publications, and multimedia content in support of the College’s brand and strategic priorities
Manages the development of the College’s annual report to the community and supports the annual report to the Board
Maintains systems for archiving press coverage and prepares monthly communication performance summaries and reports
Oversees staff within the department, including performance evaluation, training, hiring, and team development
Tracks the effectiveness of media and social media efforts and prepares regular reports and presentations on impact
Supports strategic communications planning for major College initiatives, including presidential messaging and high-visibility campaigns
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a relevant field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Eight years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, or a related field
Exceptional communication, writing, and storytelling skills tailored to diverse audiences and platforms
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate internal priorities into compelling external messaging
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale communication initiatives from concept to execution
High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to deadlines and details
Demonstrated understanding of the external landscape impacting higher education, including media, legislative, and social influences
Skilled in using digital platforms, analytics, and reporting tools to measure communication effectiveness
Benefits
Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
Wellness Program
Vacation/Paid Time Off
Winter and Spring Break Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members
Company
Broward College
Broward College is a state college located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.95MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Education
2023-01-20Grant· $0.95M
Leadership Team
Hector Ramos
Chief Financial Officer, Direct Service Organizations (Foundation and BCEduventures)
Angela Rodriguez-Soto
Partnership Impact Manager
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