Director of Communications and Advocacy

📋 Description

• Set and execute communications strategy aligned with priorities and policy objectives.
• Oversee brand, editorial planning, and digital channels for reach and impact.
• Lead media relations and proactive earned media opportunities.
• Direct creation of press materials, op-eds, reports, and campaigns.
• Manage website, social, email, podcasts, and other digital platforms.
• Translate research and policy into persuasive narratives for policymakers.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred or equivalent experience.
• At least five years in communications/public affairs/advocacy with leadership experience.
• Experience executing strategies to advance state/federal policy priorities.
• Strong knowledge of US higher education landscape and equity issues.
• Ability to transform complex data into clear narratives for diverse audiences.
• Proven coalition building and stakeholder relationship skills; media relations expertise.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive salary, $90,000–$110,000 depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package; fully remote in the United States.
• Full-time role in a mission-driven higher education equity focus.
• Opportunities to influence state and federal policy and systems change.
• Leadership development through cross-functional collaboration.
• Inclusive environment with disability accommodations.