The Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF), a membership organization of Fortune 500 CEOs, prominent university presidents, and foundation leaders, is accepting applications for a newly created position: Director of Communications. This staff member will lead BHEF's strategic communications program, implementing strategies to maximize BHEF's influence and impact with thought leaders, policy makers, members and prospective members through electronic and print media, and strong media relations. The incumbent will oversee BHEF's Website, www.bhef.com; BHEF's STEM education research and modeling network site, www.STEMnetwork.org; and its Web-based resource center, www.StrategicEdSolutions.org, and will supervise an associate responsible for day-to-day management of these sites. The incumbent will also play a key role in advancing the strategic direction, design and implementation of BHEF's overall communications, advocacy and media relations activities and will write/edit Web content, BHEF newsletters, print and e-marketing pieces, press releases, and other communications that support BHEF's initiatives and policy advocacy; edit staff work product; handle media relations; and manage projects, particularly relating to BHEF's semi-annual member meeting communications.

Professional experience required includes a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years‚ experience in communications, journalism, Web communications, marketing or a comparable field. Masters degree desirable. Strong writing and editing skills, the ability to communicate complex concepts quickly and effectively to business and policy audiences, media relations experience, and experience with Web content production are essential. Familiarity with innovative online community-building and networking tools also desirable. An understanding of the non-profit environment and education issues is also desirable.

To learn more about BHEF and its initiatives, see http://www.bhef.com . To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, writing samples, contact information, salary requirements, and three references to:

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