Executive Communications Manager, Office of the President

Job Title: Executive Communications Manager, Office of the PresidentLocation: Tallahassee, FLRegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Full-TimeJob ID: 62584DepartmentOffice of the PresidentResponsibilitiesServes as chief writer for the President and First Lady in their official engagements. Responsible for drafting, editing, and managing presidential correspondence, ensuring consistency of tone, accuracy, and alignment with institutional messaging.Executive Writing: Serve as chief writer for the President and First Lady. Conduct research and gather background material to inform executive remarks. Write and edit talking points, specific speeches, statements, video scripts, quotes, letters, reports, profiles, and other materials that promote and enhance the university's national brand. Collaborate with University Communications and leaders across campus to develop innovative language that articulates key messages and proposes opportunities to advance the university's mission.Presidential Communications: Draft and produce thank-you letters, formal correspondence, and responses to mailed items from the President and First Lady, ensuring tone and content align with university messaging and institutional priorities. Edit, proofread, and ensure consistency across all letters originating from or addressed to the President's Office, including those submitted by colleges and units across campus.Special Projects and Event Support: Maintain and update the President's Office protocol invitation list for events and official functions. Oversee the annual Holiday Card process, including design coordination, recipient list management, and timely distribution. Collaborate with graphic designers to develop presidential event invitations that reflect institutional branding and tone. Develop and manage timelines for invitation production and distribution, ensuring deadlines are met and stakeholders are informed.Compliance: Support the VP/Chief of Staff and President's Office by developing and implementing best practices for streamlined communication and correspondence handling, editing standards, and response protocols. Maintain confidentiality and ensure all communications comply with university policies, regulations, and privacy standards.Support the President's Office by assisting with other special projects and duties as assigned based on business and operational needs.QualificationsBachelor's degree and four years of experience in correspondence, speechwriting, or communications. Additional education may substitute for experience at an equivalent rate.University InformationOne of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!Learn more about our university and campuses.FSU Total RewardsFSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.Use our interactive tool to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.How To ApplyIf qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.ConsiderationsThis is an A&P position.This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.This position is authorized for a university cellular allowance.Equal Employment OpportunityFSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.