AddressThe Department of Strategic Communication at the University of Miami’s School of Communication is seeking an experienced professional to join us as the director of our full-service, student-run Communication Consultancy, Orange Umbrella, that provides a complete range of advertising and public relations services. This position will commence in the Fall 2024 semester. The director will lead the strategic growth of the consultancy and collaborate with key stakeholders to promote its success. The director will be responsible for overseeing the training, mentoring, and evaluation of students enrolled in the credit-earning consultancy course to enhance students’ overall learning experience. The director will also work closely with the faculty advisory board to establish key performance indicators and ensure the indicators are met.
Key director responsibilities:
- Work with the academic advisory board to develop a strategic plan for the consultancy
- Provide continuous student training and mentoring for professional development
- Oversee the operations of the consultancy, holding regular group meetings and one-on-one meetings
- Advising the student-executives and directors, with the assistance of the faculty advisory board
- Provide regular reporting on profits/losses, new business initiatives, etc. to the faculty advisory board
- Represent Orange Umbrella at school and university events
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in advertising, public relations, or closely related fields is required. A minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience is required. The ideal candidate should have expertise in at least two of the following areas: project management, business development, entrepreneurship, profit and loss management, and social media analytics.
The candidate must be passionate about working with students, and must be willing and able to help students with career guidance.
The University of Miami is a vibrant, multicultural campus located in an international city with abundant opportunities to engage students. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more.
Application Procedure
Review of applications will begin April 20, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested and qualified candidates should apply online and submit the following documents:
1) a letter summarizing their leadership and project management experience, mentoring approaches, and their vision of a student-run consultancy
2) a current CV
To apply, please visit: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCareerStaff/job/Coral-Gables-FL/Director--Programs_R100075442
References will be requested from candidates who are short-listed for the position. Applicants may consider their applications not successful if they are not invited for an interview within two months of application. Please reach out to Prof. Monica Duran at msd36@miami.edu with any questions.
