Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications at Virginia Community College System | Charlottesville, VA | $78K/yr – $83K/yr

Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications

Charlottesville, VA (Unknown)

$78K/yr – $83K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own broad communications support for PVCC by upholding brand and accessibility standards while coordinating multiple stakeholders to reach diverse student and community audiences.

Brand & audience messaging: ensure PVCC style and accessibility across content for students, adult learners, and community partners.
Operations and collaboration: manage multiple projects, stand in for the Executive Director, and align with college programs to hit deadlines.
Process and service excellence: optimize tools and workflows to lift personal and team efficiency and deliver high quality communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Ability to manage multiple projects and perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating and competing priorities.
Ability to represent the MarCom team with and in the absence of the Executive Director.
Adherence to PVCC brand, style and accessibility guidelines – demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail and a service-oriented approach.
Contribute to messaging and communications for target audiences of current students, new/prospective students, adult learners, the general community, and program areas across the College.
Demonstrated planning, organization, and time management skills.
High-level communication skills (verbal and written) and proficiency and excellence in writing and editing – AP Style.
Proven ability to effectively manage collaborative, “customer-based” services in an environment with multiple stakeholders.
Proficiency with computers, document creation software, presentation software, spreadsheets, Office 365 suite – specifically PowerPoint, Excel, WORD, Outlook, Teams. Familiarity with SharePoint, OneDrive and Adobe Suite.
Understanding of accessibility regulations and ADA Title II/III, Section 504, and WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, and a willingness to learn how they apply in higher education.
Use, improve and build processes and tools to help elevate personal and team efficiency and effectiveness.