Overview
Title: COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Employee Type: Unclassified Staff
Department: P/H DEAN’S OFFICE
Campus Location: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH/ADMIN
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Communications Director provides strategic leadership for all public-facing communications and branding for the School of Public Health. This role is responsible for shaping and maintaining a cohesive institutional identity, overseeing digital and media presence, and representing the School at the institutional and external levels. The Director partners with (1) Academic Affairs, Recruitment, and leadership to align marketing with enrollment, workforce, and strategic priorities, (2) the Office of Research to prioritize promoting the research achievements of faculty and students, and (3) Community Outreach and Engagement to develop meaningful community partnerships for both population and clinical research and education.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s
Required Field of Study: Marketing, Communications, Public Health or related field
Number of years required to perform the job: Five
Type of experience required to perform the job: professional level experience. Experience in marketing, communications, or higher education outreach
Substitution: Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of professional level experience
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic.
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option.
