Director of Communications

Director of Communications, Office of University Relations

Reports to: Director of Communications

Position: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Remote

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the university reasonably expects to pay for this position is $75k - $80k

Full Salary Range: The full salary range for the position is $73k - $87k

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the university.

Join our outstanding employee community! Fielding employees enjoy a friendly and dynamic environment with competitive salaries and excellent benefits which include a 37.5-hour work week, flexible scheduling and workplace, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks’ paid vacation, 1-week paid winter break, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, generous retirement contributions after one year of service, Childcare Assistance, Tuition Assistance, and professional development opportunities for all positions.

The applications deadline is April 15, 2025.

Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. To apply for this position

Online Application Link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=371bf4c2-8681-458c-8b35-722b1fc8d540&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=566152&lang=en_US

Fielding Graduate University is an innovative global community dedicated to educating scholars, leaders, and practitioners in pursuit of a more just and sustainable world. We do this by providing exemplary interdisciplinary programs within a distributed and relational learning model grounded in student-driven inquiry and leading to enhanced knowledge. Fielding has approximately 1,050 students and 150 faculty members residing throughout the United States and internationally. Please visit our website at www.fielding.edu to learn more.

We are seeking a Director of Communications to work remotely on a full-time 37.5-hour per week basis.

Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of University Relations, the Director of Communications will drive strategic messaging, ensuring alignment with Fielding’s mission and vision while enhancing public recognition of its distinguished faculty, students, and alumni. The Director will lead efforts to craft compelling narratives about the university’s evolution, key partnerships, and milestones, strengthening engagement across internal and external audiences.

This role requires an effective communicator who excels in change communication, media relations, branding, and institutional storytelling. The Director will work closely with leadership to manage communications that reinforce Fielding’s identity as a leader in graduate education, ensuring that all stakeholders—from faculty and staff to alumni and donors—are informed, inspired, and engaged in this exciting next chapter.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in business or humanities, journalism, communications, marketing, or related field. Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Minimum five years’ professional work experience in communications, journalism, public relations, brand management, or related field.

Minimum three years’ experience successfully delivering executive communications requests and producing high-quality communications materials such as magazines.

Experience in an academic or nonprofit setting is highly desirable.

Application Instructions

Fielding Graduate University utilizes ADP Workforce Now for online applications. You will be prompted to create a username and password to initiate the application process. Applications will not be considered complete unless both a resume and cover letter are uploaded. Do not use Easy Apply. Applicants are encouraged to have their employment history, educational information, and professional references on hand while completing the application. The online application process takes approximately 30-60 minutes. Upon completion, applicants will receive confirmation of receipt via email.

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We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity is a fundamental principle at Fielding. We’re committed to a work environment in which relationships are characterized by dignity, courtesy, and respect. Employment here is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military/military spouse, or veteran status, disability, or any other protected class as established by law.

Fielding Graduate University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages diversity and inclusivity in all its enterprises. As an equal opportunity employer committed to social justice, we value and welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, marital status, national origins, race and ethnicities, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, military/military spouse, or veteran status – and other visible and nonvisible differences. We seek employees who are committed to creating a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all community members.