Director of Campus Communications

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The selected candidate will be required to work in person for the first six months. After that period, the position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

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The IRD for this job is: 07-13-2026

About UC Santa Cruz

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA.

Department Overview

University Advancement supports the teaching, research, and public service of UC Santa Cruz by making and keeping deep, heartfelt connections. Building enduring relationships among students, alumni, faculty, donors, and others is the lifeblood of our work.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Communications and Marketing, the incumbent is charged with developing and implementing multi-channel communication plans to advance faculty and staff understanding and appreciation of university initiatives and policies.

Appointment Information

• Budgeted Salary: $97,200 - $130,000/year.
• Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
• Schedule Information: Full-time, Fixed (100%, 40 Hours per Week)
• Employee Classification: Career appointment
• Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
• Union Representation: CM Union

Job Duties

• Content Creation and Management (60%): Develops and implements multi-channel communication plans; interprets complex issues for an employee audience; drives an editorial calendar.
• Stakeholder Relationships (20%): Forges and maintains strong relationships across campus; consults with colleagues; works cross-functionally on campaigns.
• Reputation Management (10%): Supports internal brand-building; monitors sentiment to identify reputational risks.
• Crisis Communications (5%): Partners with colleagues on crisis planning; communicates with internal audiences during crises.
• Miscellaneous (5%): Represents the unit's AVC at meetings and conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced knowledge of communications, including strategic planning.
• Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short-term strategic communication plans.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and political acumen skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment criminal history background check required.
• Employment misconduct disclosure process required.
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Compliance with UC Vaccination Policy.
• Mandated Reporter under CANRA.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected categories.