Job Details

Director of Communications and External Relations

Position Number: 7262094
Location: Bowling Green, OH
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Director of Communications and External Relations

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Division: College of Education - Admin
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Location: Main Campus (BG), OH
Job Number: BGSU01719
Department: College of Education - Admin
Closing: Continuous

Summary

Provides support to the Dean in matters of administrative operations and internal/external communications; manages the Dean's calendar and travel arrangements; coordinates the College's scholarship program and awards ceremony; serves as the College point person for Marketing and Communication; works with University Advancement on fundraising and stewardship; assists the Dean with special projects as assigned; supports internal and external communications, including social media; and organizes internal and external events with alumni and donors.

Essential Functions

Manages the Dean's calendar and provides primary executive support to the Dean in matters of administrative operations, special meetings and projects and monitors the progress of projects and actions for the dean.
Oversees internal and external communications strategies, processes, and priorities for the College in support of the Dean's vision. Supervises EDHD marketing projects and serves as second-line supervisor for student ambassadors. Drafts correspondence and other forms of communication to various internal and external constituencies, manages Dean's social media accounts, serves as primary contact for Marketing and Communication to advance college priorities.
Administers the College's Foundation accounts on behalf of the dean, including administration of the EDHD Dean's Office scholarships (e.g. managing overall budget of approximately $1,030,000 available for AY 2026-27); collaborates with the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships regarding scholarship/award processes, procedures, and communications. Serves as Dean's Office coordinator with units across the College, supervising unit-level scholarship/awards processes; troubleshoots scholarship management system (AcademicWorks) across the College. Organizes and facilitates the EDHD Scholarship Award Ceremony, including all invitations, catering, printing/presentation, speakers, seating charts, student thank-you notes.
Works with University Advancement on outreach to College alumni and donors, tracking and use of available and designated funds, developing targeted campaign initiatives, organizing and implementing BGSU OneDay priorities and promotion, and managing stewardship activities (e.g., birthday cards, thank you notes).
Convenes staff meetings within the College toward supporting professional development programming and trainings. Serves as Dean's Office support for peer-to-peer mentoring program among staff across the College. Coordinates the meeting agenda for monthly Dean's Office all-team meetings.
Manages events and communications for the College that involve external partners, such as Homecoming activities and alumni and development stewardship events, at the direction of the Dean and University Advancement. Coordinates planning of College of Education and Human Development's Leadership Council meetings, as well as additional unit-level alumni/friends advisory boards as needed. Works with the University Advancement division on the Dean's schedule and travel related to the cultivation of current and new donors. As needed, and at the direction of the Dean and University Advancement, provides personalized stewardship for college donors, potential donors, alumni, friends, and special guests. Represents the College and Dean on various committees, such as the Commencement committee, and at other events and meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's degree required

The following Degree is preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Relations, or Education

The following Experience is required:

3 years experience working in higher education or in a non-profit organization
2 years experience in project coordination/event planning

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent research skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong customer-service orientation
Ability and commitment to work effectively with a wide variety of people with broad backgrounds and experiences
Proficiency with computer software applications, including graphics, databases, word processing, publication and presentation software

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 8, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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