national and local media interactions
crisis communications/issue management, and serve as the
University spokesperson
Additionally, the Executive Director will oversee the University’s
live mascot program as a key asset in building national awareness.
The live mascot handler will report directly to this
position.
The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in these areas:
institutional communications, public relations, media relations,
and issues management/crisis communications. The candidate will be
exceptional in strategy development and implementation, leading in
a cross functional environment, and internal relationship building.
Excellent writing skills are required.
Applicants must submit a cover letter to be considered for
this position
Responsibilities
- Lead the University’s strategic communications effort, in
collaboration with key campus partners, for the purpose of
elevating the University’s national reputation and awareness.
- Develop a University-wide strategic communications plan and
execute that plan by leading a cross-functional strategic
communications team.
- Work closely with University leadership to develop and execute
an executive positioning strategy
- Manage media relations efforts, and serve as the University’s
spokesperson.
- Lead the Crisis Communications Team and collaborate with the
Crisis Management and Emergency Operations Teams.
- Oversee the University’s live mascot program
- Develop methods to measure and analyze results toward advancing
key University priorities and optimizing ongoing efforts.
- Participate in the University Marketing Council, along with
other relevant work groups and committees.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related
field; master’s degree or equivalent work experience
preferred.
- 10+ years of strategic communications or similar
experience.
- Strong foundation in communications and marketing competencies,
including corporate communications, media relations, and strategic
communications planning. Connections with the media, and experience
with pitches and editorial process preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to
change voice and writing style to fit a particular audience and
purpose.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Must be able to
simultaneously work effectively at the highest level on strategy,
and execute the smallest details.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the
ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior higher education communications experience.
BU Benefits and Perks
Please check out
Butler’s
Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit
offerings, which include:
- Paid Time Off and Holidays :
- 28 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal
year
- 8 Paid Holidays
- In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New
Year’s Day
- Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
- Health :
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including
disability and life insurance programs
- Retirement :
- 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time
employment
- Tuition Assistance :
- Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
- Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees,
spouses, and dependent children.
- Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
- Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
- Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
- Covers tuition only
- Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :
- Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for
full-time staff and faculty
- LinkedIn Learning Courses
- Free premium subscription to the Calm App
- Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
- Discount at the College Bookstore
- Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center
Performances
About Us
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive
university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business,
Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy
& Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500
undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled
at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A
career at Butler University offers more than just a job—it’s an
opportunity to join a dedicated, innovative, and supportive
community grounded in equity, academic excellence, and meaningful
impact. Aligned with Boldly Butler, our strategic plan, faculty and
staff play a vital role in delivering transformational learning
experiences, enriching our campus and community, and ensuring a
thriving Butler for generations to come.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome
applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race,
religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, national
origin, or any other legally protected category. 
