Director, Internal Communications & College Engagement Apply Now **How to Apply** A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline particular skills and background experience that directly relate to this position. **Job Summary** The Office of the Dean in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is seeking a Director of Internal Communications and College Engagement. The Director of Internal Communications and College Engagement will provide strategic communications leadership to the Dean and senior leaders within the Office of the Dean in LSA. This role will develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies for internal stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and students, and supervise staff and resources to support the office communication goals. The ideal candidate will be a sophisticated and seasoned communicator with organizational acumen and a proven track record of supporting leadership through effective, high-level written content. This person must have a strong understanding of a liberal arts education and possess knowledge of the changing strategies and landscape of higher education. We are looking for candidates willing to work a hybrid work schedule with four days onsite and the opportunity for one day of remote work per week. The target salary for this position is between $160K - $180K. **Who We Are** LSA is the largest and one of the oldest of the university's 19 schools and colleges, with more than 100 degree programs in over 75 academic departments and programs. Learn more about LSA at https://lsa.umich.edu . We strive to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill our mission, vision, and values, and sustain the excellence of LSA. **Why Work at LSA?** We are so proud that the University of Michigan offerscomprehensive benefits (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness) to support your wellness as you plan for a stable and secure future. To enhance a career filled with purpose and opportunity, other benefits include: + Generous time off programs. + Our retirement plan provides two-for-one matching contributions. + Comprehensive options for health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance. + Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. + Tuition support, including the ability to take undergraduate courses in LSA at no cost. + Meeting-free days andcommunication norms (https://www.chronicle.com/article/what-happened-when-the-deans-office-stopped-sending-emails-after-hours/) that help you to "unplug" from work. + Access to deals, discounts, and attractions; seeUniquely Michigan (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/work-life/uniquely-michigan) for details. While you will primarily work from our central campus in Ann Arbor, LSA offers flexible work options. To support work-life balance, LSA has an email policy that limits non-essential emails to weekday business hours. We invite you to take a look at LSAsmission, vision, and values (https://lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision) . **Responsibilities*** + Develop and implement an internal communications strategy, including crafting talking points on college-wide messages, college policies, executive summaries, reports, newsletters, and other materials. + Advise senior leadership on communication strategies across diverse topics, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with college and institutional objectives. + Manage internal communications activities, prioritizing content and outreach materials in collaboration with leadership, LSAs Marketing and Communication team, other communications professionals across LSA, and the universitys Public Affairs office. + Serve as a primary liaison for formal correspondence from senior executives and oversee complex communication projects and tasks. + Execute integrated communication strategies to enhance the colleges reputation, highlight achievements, and manage ongoing communication efforts. + Ensure that all materials align with university communication policies and best practices. + Supervision of an administrative coordinator and/or project manager. **Required Qualifications*** + Bachelor degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience. + At least 8 years of experience in executive-level communications, with a strong ability to distill complex information for diverse audiences, including faculty, staff, and students. + Excellent writing skills, with the ability to craft clear and compelling messages under pressure and within tight deadlines, including written, visual, and electronic communications. + Demonstrated experience creating, developing, and implementing long- and short-term strategic communication tasks, plans, and programs. + Strong judgment and attention to detail, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. + Experience in shaping institutional narratives to promote key achievements. + Experience in a highly decentralized organization and/or proven ability to navigate a large, complex organization. + Excellent interpersonal communication, judgement, and active listening skills. + Experience with supervision. + Ability to use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality. + Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem recognition, and conflict resolution skills. **Modes of Work** Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) . The position requires on-campus/in-person work from the Ann Arbor campus with some time working remotely, based on operational needs. **Additional Information** As one of the worlds great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei (https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html) . To learn more about LSAs Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision . **Mission Statement** The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future. **Background Screening** The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. **Application Deadline** Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. **U-M EEO/AA Statement** The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. **Job Detail** **Job Opening ID** 260766 **Working Title** Director, Internal Communications & College Engagement **Job Title** Communications Director **Work Location** Ann Arbor Campus Ann Arbor, MI **Modes of Work** Hybrid **Full/Part Time** Full-Time **Regular/Temporary** Regular **FLSA Status** Exempt **Organizational Group** College Of Lsa **Department** LSA Dean: Dean's Office **Posting Begin/End Date** 2/25/2025 - 3/18/2025 **Salary** $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 **Career Interest** Communications & Marketing Apply Now