Senior Director, News and University Affairs
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Job Description
The University of British Columbia seeks a Senior Director of News and University Affairs to lead media relations, internal communications, and issues management. Responsibilities include providing strategic counsel to senior leadership, acting as spokesperson, and directing crisis and emergency communications. This role requires over ten years of experience in a complex organization, including six years at a strategic level, with a proven track record in media relations and issues management.
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Requirements
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- University degree in communications, marketing, or journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Over ten years of experience in a large and complex private or public sector organization
- including six years at a strategic level. Proven record of professional accomplishment in dealing with the media, government
- Strong issues management experience and capabilities required.
- Ability to think and act independently and see the broad implications of events, anticipate issues and potential problems.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a team environment, acting both strategically and tactically.
- Ability to identify and handle critical issues and to work well and remain calm under pressure.
- Proven ability to communicate professionally, tactfully and sensitively with all levels of the University, with media, community members and with the general public.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communications.
- Proven experience with new media .
- Works with integrity and is respectful of all colleagues, regardless of status.
- Committed to openness and transparency.
- A willingness to respect diverse perspectives and a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related inclusion.
- Must be able to work independently and exercise extensive judgment and decision-making in managing media relations, issues, and concerns.
- Clarity of thinking and communication, ability to manage stress during crisis, and the ability to think and act independently are crucial.
- Flexibility on workload and timing issues.
About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Senior Director, News and University Affairs at University of British Columbia close on 17 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is CAD 13,531.92 – 20,284.5. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of British Columbia's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, British Columbia, CA. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
How do I apply for this job?
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