Posted in General Business 13 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas
Special Instructions to Applicants : All interested applicants should attach a resume listing at least three professional references and a letter of interest in the Supporting Documents section of the application. Please also include at least two (2) writing samples (required) and a portfolio of design projects or creative content (if applicable) . We suggest the documents be in a PDF format to avoid formatting issues. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Position Summary
The Rice University School of Architecture invites applications for Director of Communications. Under the direction of the dean and in collaboration with the faculty, the Director of Communications leads the planning, development, and execution of the school's communication strategies and events, including its distinct visual identity.
The Director of Communications is a forward-thinking, highly innovative partner with a comprehensive understanding of the international landscape of architecture schools and other cultural and professional organizations. They oversee sophisticated content production across diverse media assets and platforms, including the World Wide Web, social media, and other digital and print assets; ensure the proper archiving of the school's communications; cultivate university-wide, national, and international audiences; and continually evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies through analytics and market research. They coordinate the production of publicity and marketing materials-including special projects-ensuring quality, clarity, impact, and consistency with the school's visual identity and branding. They also support the dean in planning, generating, editing, and refining guidelines, themes, and content, including strategic and executive-level messaging, for various communication channels. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders, they oversee the planning and execution of public programs, such as lectures, exhibitions, symposia, and civic forums.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational, and relationship skills, have a background in architecture, art, or a related field; and have the requisite skills to inspire and collaborate with Rice Architecture faculty, staff, students, and alumni. As the school's primary public relations and media liaison, they will amplify scholarly and pedagogical impact within the school and across the university, in the Houston community, and throughout the world. They will have the stature, knowledge, and keen attention to detail and process necessary to serve as an inspiring, energetic, and effective leader of the school's Communication Unit and its diverse team of internal and external graphic design, photography, video, writing, and editing professionals. A tactful, effective communicator should be capable of contributing meaningfully to the school's excellence and distinction, including by potentially offering courses and/or workshops on communication and representation.
Rice Architecture is a uniquely sized and highly selective program focused on design. We are known for our exceptional student work, world-class faculty research, and meaningful community engagement. We are particularly interested in candidates whose culture and lived experiences will expand the school community's perspectives and understanding of the world. Rice Architecture draws upon Houston's offerings in the arts and industry, as well as its diverse communities and cultures, to educate architects for a dynamic, multicultural world, and we approach hiring with the same ambition.
This full-time position is on-site, exempt, and benefits-eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
About Us
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
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