Seeking Director of Communications and External Relations

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) at Auburn University invites applications for the position of Director of Communications & External Relations—a strategic leadership role at a pivotal moment in the college’s evolution.

The CADC is advancing an ambitious institutional repositioning. Over the next five years, the college will lead a capital campaign, plan and fundraise for a transformative new research and teaching facility, commission a comprehensive brand identity strategy, develop a new college-wide website, and launch a publication platform to circulate and amplify faculty and student work nationally and internationally.

The Director will play a central role in shaping and communicating this next chapter.

About the CADC
The CADC comprises three schools: the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture; the McWhorter School of Building Science; and the School of Industrial and Graphic Design. Together, these academic units represent a broad and interconnected range of disciplines-offering nationally and internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs in architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, environmental design, graphic design, industrial design and building science. While distinct in focus, the schools share a culture of inquiry, making and public engagement that encourages collaboration, influence and innovation across fields.

The Director of Communications & External Relations will lead strategy across marketing, communications, media relations, alumni engagement, digital platforms, and external visibility—developing long-term positioning while guiding daily content production. The Director serves as a strategic partner and member of the college’s leadership circle, guiding a cohesive communications vision aligned with long-term academic and philanthropic priorities.

Review of candidates will begin on May 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is between July and August 2026.