Director, Operations & Communications

Director, Operations & Communications

Location: Elon University Campus

Title: Director, Operations & Communications

Position Type: Staff Full‑Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Strategic Initiatives

Department: Student Professional Development Center / Career Services

The Director of Operations & Communications plays a pivotal leadership role within Elon's Student Professional Development Center (SPDC), guiding the strategic direction of operations, communications, and data systems that support student career success. Acting as a senior operational partner to the Associate Vice President of Student Professional Development, they will ensure the seamless delivery of all SPDC services by managing office and administrative operations, event execution, optimizing technology platforms, and guiding the strategic direction of all communications efforts.

Through cross‑functional collaboration, data‑informed decision making, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Director helps foster a dynamic and responsive environment that prepares students for meaningful professional lives while elevating the SPDC's visibility and impact.

As an Elon University employee, you'll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best‑run universities in the nation, Elon's personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities. Elon University's home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham.

In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you'll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation's premier travel destinations.

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon's principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one's identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional work experience including a minimum of two years at a supervisory level.

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of professional work experience including a minimum of two years at a supervisory level. Previous experience working in a higher ed environment. Previous experience with the collection and distribution of first destination/career outcomes data. Previous experience working in a matrixed work environment.

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