Director, Research Communications

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno, Division of Research and Innovation, is recruiting for a Director, Research Communications. This position is critical to identifying and developing opportunities for earned media and public/community affairs to advance the University’s reputation as a high impact research university.

The Director, Research Communications serves as the chief communications officer for Research and Innovation (R&I) on behalf of the University’s research enterprise. Working closely with the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) and the University’s Marketing and Communications Department (MARCOM), the Director develops and directs a communications strategy and program, including internal and external communication, media relations and social media, to advance the University’s research objectives, advocacy and reputation on the local, statewide and national levels. Establishing and maintaining an effective and audience-focused communication, organizational voice and consistent institutional messaging are priorities for the position. The Director manages collaborative communications opportunities with partner organizations and institutions, to include regional, state, federal, professional, other universities and industry, and key personnel. Serves as liaison to partner organizations and institutions as appropriate. The Director provides communications counsel to R&I leadership and to others across all units of the division and the University. The Director identifies and develops opportunities for earned media and public/community relations to advance the University’s reputation as a high impact research university. Develops research communication strategic plan that links to the University’s overall research enterprise positioning and overall marketing and communications plan

The successful candidate will have knowledge of journalistic writing and web-based marketing design, desktop publishing experience, an ability to manage and prioritize complex projects and tasks and work in a professional collaborative environment with diverse individuals.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years or Master’s Degree and three (3) years of related work experience.

Related Experience: Experience in communications, public relations and/or media relations management; multimedia strategic planning and implementation

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – Grade C

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 15.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Department Information

Research & Innovation exists as a service organization for the University faculty. We focus on enhancing research enterprise by supporting collaboration and innovation. For more information about our department, please visit:

Contact Information

Asta Ratliff -

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at .

Please attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) An example of a previous executive level communications document (e.g. a campaign letter, significant and complex announcement, news release, commutation) written on behalf of an executive level manager

4) Contact Information for three professional references

5) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

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For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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