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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Assistant Director, Writer (AD2), University Communications

Apply now Job no: 500761
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

Assistant Director—Writer

Department of University Communication

Division of Marketing and Communication

Rowan University is seeking a talented and experienced assistant director of University Communication to join its Division of Marketing & Communication. This role is ideal for a strategic communicator with a passion for storytelling who can elevate the university’s reputation through compelling content and media outreach.

The assistant director will:

  • Promote the University through proactive media relations, including developing story ideas, writing news releases, and pitching to regional, national, and international media outlets.

  • Collaborate directly with deans, faculty, researchers, students, and executive leadership to identify and communicate impactful stories.

  • Coordinate the promotion of research activities across all academic disciplines.

  • Utilize multimedia storytelling platforms—such as social media, blogs, and video—to highlight events, initiatives, and institutional priorities.

  • Write advertising copy for targeted campaigns and broad-based branding efforts.

  • Draft speeches and executive communications for the University’s leadership team.

  • Participate in the University’s emergency response communication efforts.

  • Engage actively in the campus community by serving on committees and attending events.

  • Manage projects involving freelance writers and design professionals.

  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Division of Marketing & Communication and with communicators throughout the University.

  • Contribute to Rowan Magazine, other institutional publications and websites through assigned features and departmental content.

  • Report to the vice president for University Communication and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills across formats, including press releases, newsletters, web content, social media, reports, speeches and advertising copy.

  • Minimum of five years of professional writing experience.

  • Master’s degree.

  • Proficiency in AP style.

  • Availability for occasional night and weekend work, both indoors and outdoors, as well as occasional travel.

  • Submission of three to five published writing samples. Finalists may be asked for additional samples and will complete a writing assignment.

Preferred:

  • Experience in journalism and/or media relations.

  • Experience in video content creation and photography.

  • Demonstrated expertise with major social media platforms.

Salary & Benefits:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 24 $73,899.91 to $84,980.25 with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors.

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

Note:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 
  • Only completed, online applications submitted on or before the deadline will be considered.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.