Director, Public Affairs - 48001080

Requisition No: 857451 

Agency: Florida Board of Governors

Working Title: Director, Public Affairs - 48001080

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001080 

Salary:  95,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/01/2025 

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Director of Public Affairs (01080)

The Director is part of the Office of Public Affairs, reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor, Public Affairs.  Responsibilities include research and assisting in the implementation of communication and outreach campaigns, coordinating and planning outreach materials, events, and related efforts to strengthen partnerships/relationships with our university partners.  (This is an SES position.)

Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, higher education, political science, or similar, and 3 to 5 years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience may substitute for the required degree. 

How to Apply
Submit a State of Florida application in People First. Applicants selected for interviews may be required to submit additional information.

Hiring Range
Anticipated salary $95,000 annually.

Benefits
If you have a desire to serve the people of Florida and work in the number one higher education system in the country, a career with the Board of Governors will allow you to do so while offering an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options
• First-rate retirement program
• Vacation and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules

This position requires pre-employment background screening that includes fingerprinting.

As one of the nation's largest university systems, the State University System of Florida is comprised of 12 institutions— ranging from a nationally-ranked liberal arts college to top-ranked comprehensive research universities—serving more than 350,000 students.  The Florida Board of Governors is the constitutionally created body that oversees the System, ensuring its well-planned coordination and operation. The 17-member Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the chief executive officer of the System, providing guidance to the Board and oversight of the Board Office, which is in Tallahassee, Florida.  The Board of Governors Office:  Is an EEO/AA Employer | Does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace | Only hires U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. | Contact us if you require accommodation to participate in the selection process

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.