Managing Director, Communications and External Affairs

Florida SouthWestern State College is accepting resumes in search of a Managing Director, Communications and External Affairs to lead our Communications and External Affairs team. This is professional, strategic, and managerial work responsible for leading and advancing the College’s external communications, public relations, and community engagement initiatives. The Managing Director provides vision and direction for media relations, institutional storytelling, community partnerships, and brand reputation. This position works directly with the President and FSW’s senior leadership to elevate awareness of FSW’s impact across its service region and beyond.

This position reports directly to the President of Florida SouthWestern State College. This is a College Administrator on an annual contract position.

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The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in communications, media relations, or public affairs, including supervisory or leadership experience, is preferred. Candidates with exceptional media relations experience and a strong overall work history may also be given full consideration.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing media strategies that advance organizational goals.
• Deep understanding of media operations, public relations, and brand management within higher education or the public sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft and deliver key messages effectively.
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, including media, elected officials, and community leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with media monitoring and analytics platforms (e.g., Meltwater, Cision, or similar).

FSW Employee Benefits feature:

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to meet your needs
• Generous paid time off includes vacation, sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Florida retirement membership (FRS)
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents
• Cellphone allowance

Salary: $115,000 - $135,000

Submit your resume for consideration to become one of the best, the brightest, the BUCS!

Florida SouthWestern State College, an equal access institution, prohibits discrimination in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, sex, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or veteran status. Questions about educational equity, equal access, or equal opportunity should be addressed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer.