Director of Communications - Saint Martin's University, Public Relations Office

Notice date: July 24, 2008

Position description: Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for Saint Martin's University in order to maintain and enhance the university's relationship and reputation among its various constituencies including alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and the broader public. Serves as the university's chief spokesperson to a variety of media and involves university faculty, staff and volunteers as needed.

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Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three to five years in similar position of responsibility, preferably in higher education. Must be supportive of a Catholic, Benedictine philosophy of education.

To better understand the "Catholic, Benedictine Values in an Educational Environment", we are providing a link to a well written article on the subject: http://www.osb.org/acad/benval1.html

Compensation: $65K - $70K, exempt; excellent benefits, including tuition remission.

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Application procedure: Send cover letter, a current resume, and name, address and telephone number of 3 professional references.

As part of our recruiting and hiring process, Saint Martin's University requires final candidates to review the university's mission statement and values. If selected for an interview, each final candidate must write a brief statement which highlights how the candidate's work will contribute to the mission and values of Saint Martin's University. Please bring the statement with you and give it to the selection committee.

We also will require your authorization to order a background check before any employment offer can be finalized. Please print the background authorization and bring it with you to the interview. (The Background Authorization Form can be accessed through St. Martin's job listing: http://www.stmartin.edu/hr/openings/commun_dir.htm

Application deadline: Reviews to begin August 8, 2008 and will remain open until successfully filled.

Send to:
Human Resources,
Saint Martin's University
5300 Pacific Avenue SE
Lacey, WA 98503

E-mail to: hro@stmartin.edu

Notice: SMU policy dictates that each open position will be posted internally for five (5) business days in the hope of identifying a qualified internal candidate from the Abbey or the University.