Job Details

Director of Projects and External Communications

Position Number: 7050708
Location: Kutztown, PA
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Director of Projects and External Communications

Salary: $67,388.00 - $76,177.00 Annually

Location: Kutztown, PA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: E2026-0036

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: College Of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Closing Date: 4/19/2026

Bargaining Unit: Management

Classification: 170

Job Summary

This position will coordinate, implement, and contribute to major college initiatives identified by the Dean by managing multi-departmental projects; monitoring progress on key initiatives via data collection and analysis; developing and executing external communication strategies with the College Advisory Council and community partners; supervising student workers and graduate assistants on projects that include a College newsletter and social media; leading and contributing to planning of College events; and coordinating with colleagues to support other projects through to completion.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
At least two years of experience in higher education
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Data analysis skills

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of Excel, InDesign, Adobe suite
Experience supervising student workers
Experience working with faculty and others in academic affairs
Experience with project management

Supplemental Information

Applications & resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, application materials should be received no later than the end of day on April 19, 2026.

The starting salary range for this position is $67,388.00 - $76,177.00.

This position may be eligible for a flexible hybrid work arrangement, permitting a combination of on-site and remote work, subject to applicable organizational policies, operational requirements, and supervisory approval.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

A successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at socialequity@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 01, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at clery@kutztown.edu.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kutztownedu/jobs/5292424/director-of-projects-and-external-communications

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