Date Posted:
May 27, 2026
Position Title:
Senior Director, Presidential Communications
Office/Company:
University of Delaware
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-07201
Reports To:
Location:
Newark, DE
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Senior Director for Presidential Communications serves as the university’s chief presidential writer.Primary presidential writing, higher-education research, strategic communications support, messaging strategy advising, translation of complex issues, integration of presidential messaging, internal communications advising, cross-office collaboration, confidential information management, priority balancing.Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English, or related field and ten years of progressively responsible job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities:
• Primary presidential writing
• Higher-education research
• Strategic communications support
• Messaging strategy advising
• Translation of complex issues
• Integration of presidential messaging
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, English, or related field
• Ten years of progressively responsible job-related experience
• Demonstrated experience writing and advising senior executives or public figures
• Experience in higher education, corporate communications, or similarly complex mission-driven organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, business acumen, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to balance competing demands in a dynamic environment
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
