Director II, Communications

Description

Directs the multi-sectioned office responsible for communication of the Division's news and information; plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates all activities, program functions, personnel, physical, and fiscal resources of the assigned office; is responsible and accountable for strategic planning and outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment.
• Six (6) years of experience in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field, some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, functions, and current trends of administration of the office and the department to which assigned.
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs of the office to which assigned.
• Ability to supervise and lead.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with personnel assigned to schools, other departments, public entities, and citizens.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Master's degree.