- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $275,000-$315,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University in the City of New York seeks to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries, and service to society. The Vice President for Communications reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications, with responsibility for strategic communications planning; executive communications; media relations; internal communications; and crisis and reputation risk management.
Portfolio Description
- Strategic Communications Planning: Manages an ongoing planning process that maps the University's communications priorities and informs Columbia News content development.
- Executive Communications: Oversees the research, writing, and editing of external communications from the President of the University.
- Media Relations: Serves as chief spokesperson for the University and manages all University-level press relationships and inquiries.
- Internal Communications: Manages a team dedicated to keeping the campus community informed and engaged.
- Crisis and Reputation Risk Management: Plays a crucial role in navigating challenging situations and represents the University externally.
Responsibilities
- Lead a strategic communications process in coordination with communicators from around the University.
- Shape and develop public messages, correspondence, speeches, and talking points for the President of the University.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with reporters and editors.
- Manage a team of 4-8 people, including a 2-person internal communications team.
- Provide guidance and expertise in crisis situations.
- Work directly with senior leaders to advance proactive content or manage difficult situations.
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 15+ years relevant experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership and skill in communications for high-level executives.
- Strong team player and thoughtful manager, skilled at building effective teams.
- Exceptional writing and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive experience working with reporters and editors.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders within complex organizations.
- Organized, calm under pressure, with the ability to give clear direction.
- Ability to work periodically in the evenings and on weekends, if necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working in higher education or similarly complex organizations.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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