Job Description

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Senior Director of Public Relations plans and organizes the university's public relations programs, including media relations, community relations, social media and crisis management, and oversees the strategic communication of Millersville University's image through news releases, publications such as the Review Magazine, Millersville News, newsletters and the website. The Senior Director serves as the spokesperson for the University and also is the Public Information Officer for MUPD . Essential to sustaining the University's positive image and competitive position. The Senior Director supports the university's strategic efforts, such as student recruitment, fundraising, and alumni relations. 

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Annual Salary: $100,000-113,000.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – available for purchase
• Long Term Disability Insurance – available for purchase
• Retirement
• Tuition Waiver
• Personal Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave

For description of benefits available, see The State System Employee Benefits Summary at

At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence are an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications, English or related area.
• At least 10 years communications experience in a complex organization with responsibility for directing a comprehensive and successful program.
• Managerial and organization skills and senior management experience.
• Superior communication skills including writing, editing and public speaking.
• Understanding of print and electronic media.
• Understanding of social media.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• Experience working with a police department and/or crisis management.
• Experience serving as a company spokesperson.

Days Worked: Monday – Friday

Hours/Shift worked: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition: 12726

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville University is a top-ranked university in the North, with more than 100programs, some of which are uniquely distinctive to the region and nation. We have a strong academic history guided by industry-leading professors. Our faculty members are recognized to be fiercely passionate about their students’ overall success. Our student body is rich in diversity and is known to be enthusiastically driven towards excellence while being socially conscious. Our beautiful 250-acre campus contains classic architecture, mixed with state-of-the-art, energy-saving structures and a historic pond with two resident swans. Access to extraordinary faculty, a historical campus setting and an extremely high job-placement rating are the reasons our alumni rate us as a smart life choice.

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