The Senior Director of Communications & Marketing serves as a senior member of the Communications & Marketing staff and reports to the Vice-President for Government Relations, Communications & Marketing.  This is a leadership role for University-wide communication initiatives and as such, acts as an advisor to deans, vice presidents and other administrators on strategic communications at all levels and represents the Vice-President for Government Relations, Communications & Marketing for campus-wide initiatives. The Senior Director delivers editorial content via print, web and other media and directs, edits and publishes FOCUS magazine via print and digital formats. The position oversees the work of the Communications & Marketing Team with internal clients and provides editorial direction and project management oversight.  The Senior Director also plans, develops and implements media communication strategies that raise the University's public visibility through press releases, media advisories and other marketing communications ensuring adherence to University brand standards and overall compliance with the use of University wordmarks and logos. In addition, the Senior Director will advise cabinet level administrators regarding media messages and connect them with media representatives.

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.  SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate and graduate teaching/advising and strong student/faculty relationships. We area a public institution offering over 50 majors and minors and four master's degrees.  Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.  The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings.  Marshall (pop. 14,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.

SMSU offers a comprehensive benefit package including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, as well as a variety of other benefits as defined by the individual Collective Bargaining Agreements or Plans. For information on our benefits  including Medical and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Disability and Long-Term Care; Pre-Tax Benefits; and Health and Wellness, please refer to SEGIP's website http://mn.gov/mmb/segip/index.jsp  For information on Minnesota State's Retirement Plan(s), please go to: http://www.minnstate.edu/system/hr/employees/retirement/index.html