Sr. Director, Executive Vice President Communications

About the Position

The University of Delaware is seeking a Sr. Director, Executive Vice President Communications to lead strategic communication efforts for the Office of the Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering the university’s communications plans, messaging sequences, and content to support the needs of the Finance and Administration units.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary communicator for the Office of the EVP and its aligned departments.
• Support writing and editing of high-level messages for university events, policy, and internal communications.
• Serve as a strategic team member on a wide variety of communications projects.
• Translate complex academic, financial, and/or policy issues into accessible, compelling language.
• Work with other senior staff to ensure alignment of Presidential and EVP messaging into campus communications and marketing strategies.
• Advise senior administration on internal communications strategies.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English, or a related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible job-related experience.
• Demonstrated experience writing and advising senior executives or public figures.
• Experience in higher education, corporate communications, or similarly complex mission-driven organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, business acumen, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to balance competing demands in a dynamic environment.
• High standards for quality, accuracy, and voice consistency, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives and authentic tone.
• Ability to evaluate and edit the content, structure, and format of a range of written materials.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others, including senior administrators, faculty members, and communicators across campus.
• Ability to research topics of interest while handling multiple projects simultaneously and staying within strict timelines.

We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package, with generous leave and retirement offerings.

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.