Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and coordination of internal and external communications for a large, complex college.
• Directs a comprehensive communications and marketing program and serves as primary media contact for local, national, and international news organizations.
• Develops and manages a comprehensive communications and media relations program to raise the college's visibility (locally, regionally, nationally and internationally).
• Directs overall planning and implementation, including budget development and staff management.
• Fosters and enhances relationships with stakeholders to increase awareness of the college's vision, mission, goals and community impact.
• Serves as the college's primary media contact for news organizations, and advises senior administration, faculty and staff in all areas involving media and other external relations vehicles.
• Serves as primary marketing liaison for events coordinated by student organizations within the college, including lectures and symposia.
• Works with senior administrators and staff to strengthen communications links with community and governmental agencies and organizations as well as other key constituent groups.
• Builds and maintains relationships with campus and community media representatives to ensure consistent and accurate media coverage for the college.
• Uses partnerships to create and implement innovative marketing and communication strategies.