Director of Communications

The Position

Title: Director of Communications

Position Type: Full time

Requisition No: 25011

Category: Administration

Supervisor: VP of Marketing, Communications and Outreach

Last Updated: August 2024

Job Purpose: Leads communications and media relations for Calbright College

Location: Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range: The beginning salary range for this position is Range M20, (Steps 1-3) $151,714.85 - $167,293.97

The first review of applications shall occur on approximately September 18, 2024

Position Overview

The Director of Communications is a key leader on Calbright College’s marketing and communications team. This role requires exceptional written and verbal communications skills, as well as a strong, self-starter attitude. The Director is responsible for developing and tactically executing an integrated communications program—both internal and external—that supports the College’s unique mission and goals.

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, Communications and Outreach, the Director of Communications serves as the spokesperson for the college and leads a strong, proactive media relations strategy. In addition, the successful candidate will oversee strategy and implementation for stakeholder communications, executive engagement, advocacy and partnership endeavors, and build and advance Calbright’s institutional narrative. This position will also supervise a Communications Manager on the team. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties below are representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work.

• Work collaboratively with all departments of the organization to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications program that involves public relations, social media channels, messaging, positioning, thought leadership programs, and crisis communications.
• Serve as Calbright’s spokesperson and lead media relations activities, while maintaining and cultivating reporter relationships.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to promote Calbright’s unique education model, develop materials and initiatives to support academic programs, and ensure College-wide understanding of key data and initiatives.
• Develop and advance thought leadership opportunities and objectives for College leadership.
  • Support the CEO and others across the College in preparation for media interviews and media training.
  • This role may support the VPof Marketing, Communications and Outreach with speechwriting and other executive communications.
• Support the development of marketing and communications assets including collateral, websites, advertising, content marketing, and other material as needed, including messaging, positioning, and copy …