Presidential Communications Officer

Title:
Presidential Communications Officer

Department:
Office of the President

Reports To:
Chief of Staff

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The
Presidential Communications Officer serves as the lead strategist, writer, and
coordinator for all communications on behalf of the President. Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the
President, this position ensures that the President's voice, vision, and
priorities are effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders
through speeches, messages, social media, and other channels. The role requires exceptional writing skills,
strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage messaging across a
wide range of platforms and audiences.

Essential Functions:
Talking
Points & Event Support:
-Draft and refine the President's talking points,
scripts, and remarks for events, keynotes, videos, and meetings.
-Research event details and audiences to tailor tone,
content, and length appropriately.
-Provide on-site support at events, staging guidance,
and logistical preparation.
-Collaborate with others to ensure the President has
complete event briefings (schedule, introductions, technology setup,
timing, etc.).
-Collect feedback and observations from events to
continually improve future communications and provide guidance.

Written
Communications:
-Draft campus-wide messages, presidential letters, and
ad-hoc communications.
-Prepare official correspondence, including
congratulatory notes, thank-you letters, and statements of recognition.
-Develop written materials to support strategic
priorities (e.g., presentations, reports, updates).
-Review and edit communications drafted by others in
the President's Office for tone, clarity, grammar, and consistency.

Social
Media Management:
-Create and execute a social media strategy that
amplifies the President's visibility and voice.
-Draft posts, capture photos, and publish content
across the President's social media platforms.
-Monitor engagement, respond to interactions, and
track trends to strengthen the President's digital presence.

Presidential
Communications Strategy:
-Translate presidential messaging goals (e.g.,
transparency, leadership, community-building) into a comprehensive
communications plan.
-Identify audiences, channels, and timing as advance
as possible for key communications initiatives.
-Compile and track relevant data, stories, and metrics
for use in speeches, reports, and public statements.
-Align messaging with Advancement, Public Affairs, and
other campus units to ensure consistency and support for institutional
priorities.
-Contribute to crisis communications planning and
response efforts.

Design
& Creative Support:
-Produce simple design materials (invitations,
certificates, PowerPoint decks, etc.) using institutional templates and
resources.
-Collaborate with Advancement for complex design
needs.

Voice
& Brand Stewardship:
-Develop a deep understanding of the President's tone,
style, and priorities to draft authentic, consistent communications.
-Ensure all written and spoken materials reflect the
President's voice and institutional mission.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism,
Public Relations, English, or related field.
-5+ years of professional experience in executive
communications, speechwriting, public affairs, or related fields.
-Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills
with proven ability to adapt voice and tone.
-Experience in event support and executive coaching
preferred.
-Familiarity with social media strategy, content
creation, and analytics.
-Strong organizational skills with the ability to
manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
-Ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and
professionalism in handling sensitive information.
-Collaborative spirit and experience working across
departments in a complex organization.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
Non-Aligned

Range/Band:
8

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time