Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Director of Public Affairs Support

Work Location Springfield Campus

Out-of-State Employment

Out-of-state employment is limited to Arkansas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., and subject to supervisor approval.

Department Student Affairs Administration

HR Home Department 020162 PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Pay Grade 43

Proposed Salary $62,400 - $66,800

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Director of Public Affairs Support has direct supervision over planning, organizing, publicizing, and producing of public affairs events such as conferences, lectures, awards programs, civic education/engagement events and other events for the campus community and the community at large. This position facilitates community relations such as serving on and providing communication with community boards, developing, and maintaining community partnerships, and involving campus and community partners in a variety of events. Responsibilities include budget administration, event development, negotiating speaker agreements, growing campus and community partnerships, selection of Public Affairs faculty fellow, development of annual public affairs theme and development and delivery of the annual public affairs conference, and seeking out and growing new partnerships both on campus and within the community.

Description of Primary Duties

The Director of Public Affairs Support has direct supervision over planning, organizing, publicizing, and producing of public affairs events such as conferences, lectures, awards programs, civic education/engagement events and other events for the campus community and the community at large. This position facilitates community relations such as serving on and providing communication with community boards, developing, and maintaining community partnerships, and involving campus and community partners in a variety of events. Responsibilities include budget administration, event development, negotiating speaker agreements, growing campus and community partnerships, selection of Public Affairs faculty fellow, development of annual public affairs theme and development and delivery of the annual public affairs conference, and seeking out and growing new partnerships both on campus and within the community.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least five years of experience in a higher education setting is required. At least two years of leadership experience in at least one of the following areas is required: planning and coordinating university events, conference planning, and/or public relations. Preference will be given to candidates with community relations experience in Springfield.

Skills: The ability to independently manage the details associated with multiple projects and budgets, track activities, and meet deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills are required. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required. Must have a working knowledge of various computer software applications, including word processing and database applications. Must have strong decision-making skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and to bring many varied tasks to completion by deadlines. Must be able to work independently, quickly learn the administrative structure of the University and the procedures necessary to accomplish the job and have the ability to use initiative in meeting the responsibilities of the job. Must have working knowledge of social media as a marketing tool.

Other: Must be able to travel to and from many different locations on and off campus to make arrangements for events and attend meetings. Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed. Some overnight travel to conferences is required.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/2154.htm

Open Date 10/23/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

The first date of consideration is November 16, 2026, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Official transcript required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20260283FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/88763

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you hear about this vacancy?
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• Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1

Optional Documents

• Other Documents -1