Responsibilities

• The Director- Communications serves as an experienced, organized project manager responsible for managing the logistics of content development, producing communications materials, overseeing staff involved in content creation, and executing communications plans.
• Inform employees of institutional strategy, goals, policies, and procedures, and seek input to shape new or revised policies and practices.
• Inform students of relevant opportunities, initiatives, policies, and resources.
• Research, develop, and guide the implementation of internal communication campaigns.
• Strengthen districtwide communication capacity to ensure strategic and operational priorities are consistently conveyed to all stakeholders.
• Assists the Executive Director-Communications in the planning and execution of communication initiatives designed to increase understanding of and support for CCCs strategic direction.
• Develops and implements the internal communications strategies to inform students and employees about policies and practices, opportunities, emergencies, deadlines, and other key information.
• Oversees the development and editing of a wide range of content materials for internal and external audiences, including remarks, video scripts, talking points, blog posts, print materials, and other content as needed.
• Drafts communications designed to inspire CCC employee engagement, satisfaction, and productivity.
• Develops communications that drive awareness of CCC colleges and programs to support enrollment and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent writing and editorial skills with the ability to craft messaging for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced communications environment.
• Ability to communicate with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to remain composed under pressure, address sensitive issues with professionalism, and maintain confidentiality as required.
• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Have

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in internal communications or a comparable communications leadership role is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan.
• Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement.
• For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.