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r**Communications Assistant Manager**
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rNorthern Arizona University
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r****Special Information****

• This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to
  

complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at
a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
****About the Department/College****
Aligned with NAU\'s mission to develop solutions to challenges and drive
innovation in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment, the
College of Nursing seeks to build on our longstanding strengths in
preparing skilled, resilient, and culturally responsive nurses for the
modern nursing profession. The Northern Arizona University College of
Nursing continues to build a world-class team of curious, creative,
scholarly, and responsive faculty to positively impact the nursing
profession in Arizona and beyond. Nursing offers the undergraduate
program at locations around the state of Arizona including Flagstaff,
Phoenix (North Valley), Tucson, and Yuma. Some degree programs are also
offered online. The College of Nursing is growing in order to meet the
demand for nurses around the state, especially in rural and underserved
areas.
**About the Position**
The College of Nursing (CON) at Northern Arizona University is seeking a
strategic communications professional to serve as the Communications
Assistant Manager for the college. This position will be responsible for
planning and executing internal and external marketing and
communications strategies to help the College of Nursing to advance
their vision and strategic goals. As the Communications Assistant
Manager for the college, they will be work with college leadership on
communication efforts in a highly interactive and collaborative team
environment. This position will partner with campus units including NAU
Communications, Strategic Enrollment and Marketing, and Academic Affairs
Marketing to ensure alignment with university-wide priorities and brand
standards.
**Responsibilities Include**
Content Creation and Editor - 60%

• Lead the development of collateral creation.
• Create internal and external messages, articles, announcements,
  

newsletters, marketing materials, brochures, graphics, invitations,
publications, white papers, talking points and scripts in compliance
with NAU and CON brand guidelines and utilize evidence-based
research to guide designs for the College of Nursing and CON Dean.

• Apply subject matter expertise within the communications team, as to
  

audience and segments thereof, processes, technologies, automation,
and communication performance analytics.

• CON website liaison, coordinate to maintain and regularly update the
  

CON website.

• Manage the CON and Dean social media accounts.
• Direct and oversee marketing campaigns as needed by CON degree
  

program areas to prominently position the College and achieve
strategic goals, including the promotion of new degrees, new
partnerships, new grants, and new CE offerings.

• Support the planning and execution of CON events.
• Manage NAU Directory for CON (subviews, maintaining faculty and
  

staff displayed in catalog website plugins).

• Develop branded college giveaways (SWAG), identify strategy for use
  

and items purchased for CON.

• Manage NAU Events Calendar listings for CON, ensure events are
  

pulled through to CHHS website.

• Create, design, and execute branded decor, vinyl wraps, and signage
  

for CON buildings.

• Create and distribute digital and print pieces for CON fundraising
  

outreach including for NAU Giving Day and college holiday card to
donors in collaboration with CON Development Director.

• Create donor propo als, decks, reports, and presentations for CON
  

Development Director.
Outreach and Brand Management - 20%

• Create tailored campaigns with CON Program Directors throughout the
  

state of Arizona including Yuma, Tucson, North Valley, Flagstaff and
online.

• Arrange media interviews, prepare speaking points, conduct media
  

trainings for CON faculty, staff, and students.

• Build outreach plans for rural reach (targeted ad campaigns,
  

marketing within partnership communities).

• Create collateral for events and event promotion.
• Develop communications strategies and ensure stakeholders and
  

constituents have access to accurate information for CON.

• In coordination with NAU Communications, build and maintain
  

relationships with local media, university and community leaders and
other key stakeholders.

• Incorporates changes to existing communications policies and makes
  

sure information reaches all relevant stakeholders.

• Provide event support by promoting, attending and reporting on
  

events put on by CON.
Administration - 10%
Manage third party vendors, freelancers, student interns and consultants
as needed.
Organize, plan and direct photo and video shoots for CON.
Serve as the primary contact person for CON media outreach.
Hire, supervise, coach, mentor, and motivate student wor