Assistant Vice President of External Relations and Communications

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Mount Saint Mary's University Full time
Assistant Vice President of External Relations and Communications

The Assistant Vice President of External Relations and Communications (AVP) plays a crucial role in shaping the University's public image and fostering strong external relationships.

Reporting to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the AVP oversees a diverse team responsible for communications, marketing, events, and public affairs.


This position involves developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance the University's visibility and reputation.

Additionally, the AVP serves as a liaison to the Center for the Advancement of Women and as the executive producer of the annual Report on the Status of Women and Girls in California event, highlighting MSMU's commitment to gender equity and social justice.


The AVP's responsibilities are extensive and integral to the University's success. They manage crisis communications, support the President's Office, and lead the development of integrated communication strategies.

The AVP also pitches stories to national media, oversees social media management, and ensures consistent brand implementation across all platforms.

Furthermore, the role involves cultivating relationships with media, policymakers, and donors, while promoting a collaborative and inclusive organizational culture.

Annual Salary Range:
$130,000 to $160,000, depending on experience.

Job Requirements:

Candidates should bring a strong background in communications, public relations, and higher education, with excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.


Additional Information:

Mount Saint Mary's University's commitment to equity, diversity and justice (EDJ) is steeped in the tradition and legacy of the Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), our Catholic identity, mission and values. We are unwavering in our pursuit of inclusion, belonging and antiracism.

We aspire to achieve our love of dear neighbor without distinction, which permeates all forms of social identities and human experiences.


We honor and celebrate our similarities and differences. We are committed to the full inclusion of the entire Mount community. Due to historical legacies of exclusion, we offer particular care for underrepresented populations.

We define diversity in the broadest sense, including but not limited to, age, differences in culture, citizenship status, disability, family status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, generational history, genetic information, geographic origin, language, political perspectives, mental and physical ability, military service, national origin, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, size and socioeconomic class.


Welcoming individuals from a variety of backgrounds improves and enriches our learning, living and working environments. Any breach of these values harms our community. Mount Saint Mary's University transforms its culture through the radical pursuit of institutionalized change.

We strive for a campus where students, staff, faculty, alumnae and all whom we encounter feel welcomed, valued and are supported to reach their full potential.

As we pursue our never-ending journey toward a more equitable, inclusive and antiracist campus in our richly diverse community, we welcome you.

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