Director of Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs

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Job Posting Title : Director of Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs

Position Type : Professional / Unclassified

Department : LSUAM Manship School of Mass Communication (Kim Bissell (00082011))

Work Location : Journalism Building

Pay Grade : Professional

Job Description :

The Director of the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs provides strategic leadership, overseeing personnel, programming, and research that address key issues in media, public affairs, and public policy, with a focus on Louisiana. The Director is responsible for securing external funding from grants, foundations, and donors, and developing partnerships with stakeholders, including alumni and external organizations. Working with the Manship School Dean and Development Director, the Director leads capital campaigns and manages fundraising efforts to ensure the Center's growth.

The role involves developing distinguished speaker series, expanding research initiatives, and fostering civic engagement. The Director promotes the Center’s work, strengthens its public identity, and facilitates collaboration with faculty, community partners, and national institutions. Additionally, the Director manages Center staff, including the Program Coordinator and graduate assistants, oversees the Public Policy Research Lab, and collaborates on research contracts, ensuring strategic goals are met and budgets are managed effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, along with the development director and dean, a capital campaign to support Reilly Center growth
• Pursue external funding to bolster the Reilly Center’s resources from federal grants, private foundations, individual donors
• Manage the identification and cultivation of a portfolio of prospects among alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and government entities capable of making major gifts
• Manage relationships with external partners on external funding opportunities
• Oversee the creation of programs with a recognizable impact on Louisiana in the areas of media, public affairs, and public policy
• Create and acquire the necessary resources for a distinguished speaker series that draws national media and political figures
• Grow the research portfolio through the development of granting capacity to encourage interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research
• Establish a fellows and professionals-in-residence program to bring expert scholars and practitioners to our community for extended periods
• Create and expand good government and civic engagement initiatives
• Identify and pursue areas of scholarship in which the Reilly Center may make a significant contribution in research and training
• Develop and maintain a strong public identity for the Reilly Center
• Promote the work of the Center and its expertise through creative means with its various stakeholders
• Design, in consultation with the communication director, an annual promotional plan and budget to reach pertinent target audiences
• Communicate with partners, public officials, and media
• Identify and recruit Manship School, LSU, and external faculty to partner on research projects, grant writing, and programming
• Develop and strengthen Center-community partnerships
• Identify a network of Manship School, LSU, and external faculty and community members interested in becoming Reilly Center Fellows and Affiliates
• Facilitate scholarly and professional collaboration among Manship School and LSU scholars with regional, national, and international partners and institutions
• Oversee all personnel working in the Center and affiliated labs including the Program Coordinator, responsible for planning and executing public forums and seminars; and multiple graduate assistants
• Oversee activities of the Public Policy Research Lab and work collaboratively with the assistant director of the PPRL and maintaining existing and developing new research contracts
• Comply with all university and state directives
• Establish goals, objectives, and metrics to ensure the advancement of the Reilly Center strategic initiatives
• Form an advisory board to assist with connections, provide professional guidance, and contribute to advancement efforts
• Develop and manage the annual Reilly Center budget in collaboration with the Manship School Dean
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements :

Cash Handling - This position has access to / directly handles cash. Financial history / credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience

LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness. If you do not meet the minimum qualifications as listed, but have significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome your application.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree

Specific Experience :

Special Instructions :

Please provide a cover letter, resume, (3) professional references, and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dean Bissell at kbissell@lsu.edu

Posting Date : October 22, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified) :

Additional Position Information :

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y / N) :

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency :

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information :

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS : 17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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