Director, Messaging & Communications

Company: Temple University
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President of Public Safety and in collaboration with Temple University's Strategic Marketing and Communications team, the Director of Messaging & Communications for Temple University Campus Safety Services sets the strategy and will develop, implement, and manage all safety-related messaging and communications for the department. The Director will also be responsible for maintaining the Campus Safety social media presence and website. - The Director will oversee the day-to-day responses and messaging that drive positive awareness and interest in Temple University Campus Safety. The Director positively impacts Temple's reputation among parents, alumni, and the public in regional, national, and global markets.The Director will also assist with special campus safety projects, including event planning and coordination, plan development, web research, data entry, office duties, and project delivery. The Director may need to attend events and travel on campus or between campuses. This position requires a responsible individual who is self-motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic, and needs little supervision. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in communications or related field with three (3) to five (5) years of experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered.Required Skills and Abilities:*Ability to handle sensitive matters in a confidential and professional manner. *Must have skills and competencies in public safety and emergency management, including public safety, outreach/engagement, health preparedness, emergency planning, crisis communication, physical plant preparedness, and preparedness training/education.*Excellent working knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, and other social media best practices relative to Campus Safety.*Good understanding of social media KPIs and interpretation of measured data.*Excellent communication skills with an acute focus on messaging, communication, and branding.*Knowledge or experience in branding, messaging, or similar related.*Skilled in multitasking, computer use, web design, and time management.*Skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving, as well as being innovative and creative.*Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience with public speaking.Preferred:*Knowledge of content management systems and social media management tools.Note: - This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. - It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. - The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. - An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved. - For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at -.To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at -. -Temple University's -Annual Security and Fire Safety Report -contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be found at: -You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.

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