DepartmentMarketing and CommunicationsCampusLincoln Center (LC) - NYCPosition SummaryReporting to the Associate Vice President of University Communications, Fordham's Assistant Director of University Communications supports the execution of a comprehensive reputation management strategy integrating communications, media/PR, thought leadership and issues management to shape and protect the University's reputation, and advance its mission and strategic priorities.The position might require inter-campus travel and occasional after-hours and weekend work for University events and time‑sensitive communication needs.Essential FunctionsMonitors public perception of the University and the higher education industry to identify potential reputational risks and opportunities; contributes to communications initiatives to address them.Develops compelling messaging and storytelling to secure visibility for the University and its leadership; collaborates with social media and digital platform colleagues to amplify and media relations colleagues to secure favorable media coverage.Identifies, secures and facilitates strategic thought leadership opportunities for members of the University leadership team, including speaking events, contributed articles and podcasts.Helps shape and maintain the University's and its administrative leadership's online presence.Writes communications materials including talking points, executive briefing documents, byline articles and op‑eds, and University‑wide messages.Supports internal and external communications during crises to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messaging to all stakeholders.Maintains the University's crisis communications and issues management plan, ensuring its readiness when needed.Partners with broader University Marketing and Communications colleagues to develop and execute 360 communications programs.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in journalism, communications or other related field.Minimum of 3 years of communications experience, including executive communications and issues management.BenefitsThe University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long‑term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.SalaryMinimum Salary: $85,000Maximum Salary: $95,000#J-18808-Ljbffr