Slippery Rock University has hired Ken Bach as its senior director of university marketing and communication.

Bach’s responsibilities will include all aspects of internal and external communication on behalf of the university, including media relations, creative editorial and design services, website development, government relations and more.

Scheduled to begin his role Sept. 1, Bach will lead the staff that comprises SRU’s Office of University Marketing and Communication, and he will be the primary media contact and spokesperson for the University.

Bach earned his bachelor's degree in communication arts and English from St. John's University in Queens, New York.