Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in implementing regional media relations plans for the campus, including establishing and maintaining media contacts, disseminating news items and provide assistance and support on media-related issues.
• Develop and administer marketing/communication strategies around on-campus recruiting events to advance the college’s goals and statewide reputation.
• Manage statewide recruitment and marketing materials.
• Administer public relations and marketing budget.
• Assist with creating and supervising production of regional promotional, recruitment and development materials and publications – both print and electronic.
• Organize and coordinate special events and public functions for the campus as directed by supervisor; assist with commencement and other special ceremonies.
• Contribute to the college-wide integrated marketing plan and apply that plan to campus communications and marketing strategies and goals.
• Develop, implement and monitor campus marketing and communications efforts in conjunction with academic schools.
• Provide assistance to campus departments in promotional recruitment and development efforts.
• Create, edit and utilize video for departments, events and marketing campaigns. Write press releases, pitch stories ideas to local/national media outlets to enhance the college’s visibility.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Liberal Arts or a related field.
• One to two years supervisory experience; one to three years of experience in public relations, advertising or marketing.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Position requires sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the College students and employees.
• Fully supports the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.
• Official college transcripts required upon hiring, and employment contingent on acceptable criminal background checks.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security
• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage