Director of Communications - Marketing Services

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Apr 29 2026 Job Description:
The Director of Communications, in partnership with the Vice President for Communications and Marketing, leads the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy that advances the University's strategic priorities and elevates its reputation among internal and external audiences. This role sets the vision, standards and direction for content creation and distribution, ensuring that University stories, research and impact reach the broadest and most relevant audiences.

The Director leads a high-performing central communications operation and serves as a key integrator across a distributed network of communicators embedded in schools and colleges, as well as in units such as alumni affairs, advancement, student affairs, enrollment and athletics, among others.

Primary Responsibilities:


+ Oversee the planning, creation a...