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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Dean of Strategy and Communications

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM College of Engineering (Vicki Colvin (00089820))

Work Location:

2214G Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

This role ensures alignment with the College's strategic direction while addressing wide-ranging audiences with available resources. The Assistant Dean identifies, manages, and reduces risks, provides the Dean with executive communications support, assists College deans and department chairs through coaching and strategic conversations, and works closely with LSU communication leaders to meet the university’s public affairs goals. The Assistant Dean serves as the primary advisor to College leadership on messaging, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that communications drive progress for the College and LSU. This leader will be both a strategist and advisor and a hands-on contributor who can write and edit a variety of materials, from memos to messaging, communications plans to press pitches.

With exceptional judgment and discretion, a pro-active, >

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide resume, cover letter and 3 professional references.

For questions regarding the status or pay for the position, please reach out to Jessica Waters at jessicawaters@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

June 2, 2026

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

September 30, 2026

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.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

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.