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[full-time] Director of Public Relations at Webster University

2011-12-23 15:13:50

Location: St. Louis
URL: http://www.webster.edu

Description:

Webster University is seeking a Director of Public Relations for the Global Marketing and Communications Department. The Director of Public Relations leads, develops, executes, and measures effectiveness of the University’s global public relations efforts, including media and community relations programs, in a manner that supports and strengthens the Webster University global brand.

The director will lead a team of direct reports and outside vendors and inspire them to public relations and journalistic excellence that will enhance Webster’s success by applying proactive and reactive public relations and media strategy.

This position reports to the Associate Vice President & Chief Communications Officer and works collaboratively with other directors within the Global Marketing and Communications Unit and with internal colleagues across the Webster University international campus network.

More information:
http://www.webster.edu/hr/jobs.shtml#director_GLOBAL

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[full-time] UCP VII – University Relations Associate at University of Connecticut

2011-12-16 15:08:13

Location:
URL: http://www.jobs.uconn.edu

Description:
Job Summary: The University of Connecticut is seeking an experienced University Relations Associate with a solid background in public relations and media interaction for its office of University Communications. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing stories about newsworthy UConn research on diverse topics; identifying, researching and writing campus-based news stories in press-release and feature-length formats; pitching university-based stories to appropriate national, regional and local news media outlets, and performing appropriate follow-up; handling media inquiries and dealing with daily news canvassing with an eye for placing University experts as media resources.

For full position details please go to: http://communications.uconn.edu/jobs/.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or a related field is required; minimum 5 years as a reporter, media relations or public relations professional with an outstanding portfolio of media placements; excellent writing and interviewing skills, preferably achieved through journalism training; knowledge of news operations and the needs of reporters; ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, willing to work flexible hours when activities fall outside normal working hours, and proactively contribute to team efforts; must demonstrate tact and superior interpersonal/communication skills and techniques; must possess excellent planning, organization and coordination skills; must be proficient in Microsoft products and the Internet; must be a self-starter and able to work without guidance, and make judgments based on sound journalistic background.

Preferred Qualifications: Significant experience reporting on academic research and higher education or pitching research-based stories as a public relations professional to attract national, regional and local media coverage; excellent news judgment and demonstrated ability to translate complex research into engaging stories for a variety of audiences; ability to work effectively with faculty, researchers and senior administrators to identify, report and promote stories both internally and externally; extensive knowledge of beat reporters, editors and producers at state, regional and national media outlets; experience covering or working for a university or other research institution and/or media outlet.

Appointment Terms: This is a full-time position.

To Apply: Please apply through Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu and submit a cover letter, resume, samples of work in a format no larger than 8.5 X 11 and (3) references. Preference will be given to resumes received by 12/30/11.

The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.

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[full-time] DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS - Public Relations at Tufts University - Boston

2011-09-02 15:40:50

Location: Boston
Description:

The Tufts University Office of Public Relations is the university’s liaison to the local, national and international news media on behalf of one of the world’s leading teaching and research institutions. The team supporting the Health Science schools and centers in Boston handles all media inquiries, writes and disseminates materials for members of the news media and provides internal and external communications counsel and support for this campus, and when required for other initiatives. The team positively positions faculty experts in key media channels and handles all requests to film and photograph on the campus from the news media, production companies and other third parties. The department provides communications counsel and crisis management to the Boston campus, working with the university´s Director of Public Relations, and Vice President for University Relations as needed.

The Deputy Director of Public Relations manages a public relations team, including two other professionals and student interns, specifically supporting Tufts´ Health Sciences schools and centers in Boston. The Deputy Director also provides communications counsel to faculty and administrators on matters that often involve sensitive issues. The Deputy Director reports to and works closely with the university´s Director of Public Relations and will sometimes function as the director´s back-up. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Marketing the university’s academic excellence and related successes by distilling, sharpening and focusing the messages used in print, electronic media and social media to communicate to external and internal constituents;

Developing communications strategies and messages to reflect the positioning and branding for these schools and centers;

Developing and implementing proactive media relations and communications programs that raise the overall visibility of the individual schools under the Tufts University brand. Developing a depth of knowledge on the research, publications, and scholarly expertise of key Tufts experts to maximize media opportunities;

Ensuring that incoming queries to the Boston campus are handled effectively;

Cultivating contacts with local, national, international and educational media. Ensuring that Tufts projects, programs and events receive appropriate coverage;

Acting as a spokesperson to the news media;

Advising academic and administrative leadership on communications and media strategies and planning

Supporting the Director of Public Relations on activities in Medford/Somerville and Grafton as needed, including proactive and responsive media relations and issues management;

Supporting professional development of team, provide regular feedback and assess performance;

Creating reports and assessing results as needed, including tracking of news coverage, reports for deans and trustees, etc.

Ensuring that the campus PR office runs smoothly and professionally.

Basic Requirements: This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and at least ten (10) years of significant experience in managing public relations/communications for a complex organization, with a strong focus on media relations involving science, health, medicine or other similarly challenging disciplines. The selected individual must demonstrate the experience and seasoning needed to handle complex communications challenges, excellent judgment, strong written and verbal communications skills, proven management experience and the ability to work effectively with a variety of other departments and people. The selected individual must possess solid news sense and be able to juggle multiple priorities. He or she must be able to perform well as an individual contributor as well as a manager.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in corporate or agency PR and media relations for higher education and/or health/life science is preferred. Experience in print, broadcast or online journalism is a plus. A post-graduate degree is also a plus.

Special Work Schedule Requirements: Irregular hours, including some evenings, weekends and on-call responsibilities.

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/psdy956

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[full-time] Communications Specialist at Siena Heights University

2011-08-15 10:24:02

Location: Detroit
URL: http://www.sienaheights.edu/About/Employment/tabid/209/ctl/Detail/mid/687/itemid/299/Default.aspx

Description:

The Communication Specialist will be the graphic designer for publications, posters, postcards, program brochures, web, multimedia and other University marketing materials for the Office of University Integrated Marketing. This person should have a strong graphic design background, including a mastery of Adobe Creative Suite software. Must be a team player and have the ability to manage people, projects and time with minimal supervision. As part of the Advancement Division, this person will participate in major activities and events as well. Requires minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Prefer two or more years of successful experience in a professional graphic design environment, especially in higher education. Requires excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and a professional appearance.

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[full-time] Communications Specialist & Assistant SID at Beloit College

2011-05-24 12:17:45

Location: Chicago
URL: http://www.beloit.edu

Description:

Beloit College is looking for a talented and energetic writer who is interested in joining a high performing and fast-moving communications and marketing team. The right candidate will be accustomed to writing on deadline (whether in a newsroom or PR shop), enthusiastic about storytelling, and an unabashed believer in the transformative power of higher education. Given that this position will serve in a quarter-time capacity as a sports information professional, an interest in athletic competition and a willingness to work occasional nights and weekends is required. Also a must: A well honed news sense, well worn AP Style Guide, and warm regard for – and experience working with – members of the print, radio, online and television media. For a complete job description:

https://www.beloit.edu/humanresources/assets/Communications_Specialist_Final.pdf

Bachelor’s degree required, with a minimum of 2-3 years collegiate or professional writing experience. Experience in public relations planning, marketing or web content development a plus.

Submit a resume, cover letter, four to six writing samples, and the contact information of three references to: cssearch@beloit.edu. Review of applications will begin June 6, 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Beloit College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity, and urges all interested individuals to apply. AA/EEO Employer

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[full-time] Assistant Director of Communications at Gettysburg College

2010-07-15 21:48:58

Location: Gettysburg, PA
URL: http://www.gettysburg.edu

Description:

Gettysburg College, founded in 1832, is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition that includes Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate and other distinguished scholars among its alumni. The College enrolls 2,600 undergraduate students and is located on a 200-acre campus adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. Gettysburg College is currently seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Assistant Director of Communications within the Division of Enrollment and Educational Services.

This position will perform a variety of research, writing, photographic, editing, and other activities to support the communications and public relations mission of the College. Specifically, this position will think strategically about how to communicate with external and internal audiences online, edit and contribute to the online news center and other web-based communications, work closely with faculty and staff members to create web content that furthers the College’s branding goals, edit and proofread content created by other writers, write articles for the alumni magazine and other College publications, contribute to media relations efforts, and monitor how the College is portrayed in non-College websites. This position reports directly to the Director of Media Relations and News Content.

A Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field is required. One to three years of professional experience in providing content for Web or traditional media outlets is preferred. Must have solid analytical and problem-solving skills in addition to excellent interviewing and reporting skills. Computer skills are required (specifically in a Mac environment). Must possess superior grammar and spelling skills as well as copy-editing experience using AP and other styles. The successful candidate will possess the following abilities: to work independently and on deadline; to work well under pressure, to meet deadlines, and to handle multiple projects.

The salary is competitive and is complemented with a highly attractive benefits package. The College assures equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and disability. Gettysburg College is committed to creating a more diverse community; as part of that process, the College encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Address all requests for information, letters of application and resumes, including the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references to; Jennifer Lucas, Co-Director of Human Resources, Gettysburg College, 300 North Washington Street, Campus Box 2443, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Email: jlucas@gettysburg.edu

For full consideration, application materials should be received by August 13, 2010. Position will remain open until filled.

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[full-time] COORDINATOR FOR ORIENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION - Dean of Student Affairs Office at Tufts University - Medford

2010-03-25 10:11:29

Location: Medford
URL: http://www.Click2Apply.net/hzmw27d

Description:

The Dean of Student Affairs Office provides a comprehensive system of activities, support and advocacy for students and their families. The office aims to engage the “whole” student in his or her experience as an undergraduate, striving to bring together the curricular and co-curricular agendas of the university. The office develops and implements policies that address university rules, student safety, privacy, legal issues, liability management, and grievance mechanisms, including addressing issues and cases concerning academic integrity. The Dean’s staff also provides an around the clock on-call system at all times when the college is in session to manage any emergencies and coordinate services with appropriate authorities, students, their families, and the media. The office oversees programs to develop student leadership, student governance structures, and an ongoing bias intervention project.

The departments and functions included in the Dean of Student Affairs division include the Office for Campus Life, the Office of Residential Life & Learning, Judicial Affairs, Medical and Health Accommodations, the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Programs, the Program for Commuting Students, the Africana Center, the Latino Center, the Asian American Center, the International Center, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center, and the Women’s Center.

During the spring semester and summer, the major work of the Coordinator for Orientation and Administration position is co-directing, with the Director of the Office for Campus Life and the Program Director for Advising and Scholarships, the orientation program for new students. The work for this position focuses on the overall logistics for the orientation program and coordination with other university departments.

The Coordinator for Orientation and Administration also works directly with the Dean of Student Affairs and independently on a variety of ongoing projects and tasks. Some of these include:

* Monitoring division budgets and other work with the student affairs departments; * Communication with students, faculty, and families; * Communication to the student body; * Coordination and production of the department’s websites and publications; * Monitoring employment forms and expenditures in the Deans departments and tracking spending and equipment inventories, including the computer hardware replacement plan for the division.

The Coordinator for Orientation and Administration serves in the departments efforts and/or represents the dean in protocols for crisis management, emergency commuication systems and contingency preparedness.
Job Requirements

Basic Requirements:

* Bachelor’s degree * Three (3) years of experience working with students in a college environment and at least one (1) year of experience working with college orientation programs for entering students * Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; basic knowledge of web design software; ability and willingness to become proficient in FrontPage * Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, customer service, and written and oral communication skills * Ability to work with a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:A Masters degree is preferred.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:Some of the work of this position, especially that related to the planning and execution of new student orientation, occurs outside of the regular work day, involving both evening and weekend work.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: www.tufts.edu/hr/jobs

Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Apply online at: http://www.Click2Apply.net/hzmw27d

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[full-time] Director of Media Relations at University of Alabama at Birmingham

2010-03-01 16:15:18

Location: Birmingham, AL
URL: http://www.uab.edu

Description:

Job Title DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS 0908094

Job Code BG216D0 Director Media Relations

Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a dynamic and proven professional to work with university leadership to develop/coordinate print, electronic and online/social media relations programs and outreach efforts at the national and international level, as well as state and local; play a lead role in crisis communication and issues management; and serve as an official UAB spokesperson. As a member of the UAB Office of Public Relations & Marketing senior management team, this person will work in concert with departmental peers on comprehensive programs that help advance institutional goals, and will direct on a daily basis the staff, budget and work products of the Media Relations department.

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, UAB is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with some 17,000 students and the state of Alabama’s largest employer with some 18,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.uab.edu/news.

(Annual Pay Range: $65,508 – $82,812 – $101,352)

Minimum Qualifications This senior manager must have a proven track record in editing, print/electronic/social media placements and executive-level issues management; must be a team player and have strong leadership, management and supervisory skills. A bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, or related field is required; a master’s degree is desirable. At least 10 years of experience in the communications field (that includes experience specifically in media relations, preferably academic and/or medical-related) is required, as well as management of a department of comparable size.

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[full-time] EVENTS AND DONOR RELATIONS ASSISTANT - University Advancement - Special Events at Tufts University - Medford

2010-01-29 13:08:16

Location: Boston
URL: http://www.apply-for-job.net/c/jobclick.cfm?site=7324&job=6446483

Description:

The Office of Special Events works together with the individual school development officers and senior administrators to provide donor recognition and cultivation through events. The goal is to build ongoing relationships with contributors and heighten their philanthropic interest in the university. The department coordinates and manages approximately 50 special events per year with attendance ranging from 15 to 5000 guests.

The Central Office of Donor Relations establishes donor-centered stewardship programs and consistent protocol across the University for acknowledging, recognizing, celebrating, and communicating with donors about the impact of their investment in Tufts University, which is in the midst of a $1+ billion campaign. Through its activities, Donor Relations builds and nurtures the Universitys relationship with its donors.

Both the Offices of Special Events and Donor Relations report directly to the Director of Communications and Donor Relations for University Advancement.

The Special Events and Donor Relations Assistant is responsible for assisting the Event Planners and Director in planning and executing recognition and cultivation events for the University’s alumni and donor populations. As a key member of the events team, the Special Events and Donor Relations Assistant works closely with members of the team to create blueprints for individual events in response to the needs of the donor and recommendations of the assigned development officer. The Special Events and Donor Relations Assistant works closely with the Director and Event Planners to:

* Book venues, caterers, entertainers, and other vendors; * Arrange and attend site visits; * Map out event timelines; * Create invitation lists; * Work with writers and designers on the collateral for events (e.g. invitations, programs, menu cards, etc.); * Print and mail invitations and track responses; * Coordinate with internal offices (e.g. Conference Bureau, Catering) to ensure set up of event; * Secure audio-visual support as needed; * Staff special events.

The Special Events and Donor Relations Assistant will provide assistance to the Senior Associate Director of Donor Relations on the President and Provost personal acknowledgement program that will entail scanning personalized letters, tracking status, and distributing final letters. She/he will assist with donor recognition activities such as working with vendors to secure Tufts gifts, preparing and sending those gifts and gathering financial and narrative information for donor reports. The Special Events and Donor Relations Assistant will also work with donor gift beneficiaries to order business cards and letterhead for professorship holders, and to track and scan thank you letters from scholarship recipients.

Basis Requirements:This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of special events and/or donor relations experience or comparable experience. The selected candidate must be fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel and have some experience with complex databases. The Special Events and Donor Relations Assistant must be customer-service oriented, have the ability to work diplomatically with a wide variety of constituencies, and the skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.The ability to work under pressure is essential as is being able to manage competing demands while maintaining a flawless customer service orientation. The selected candidate must be extremely organized and have excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to be tactful and discreet and maintain confidentiality is mandatory. The Special Events and Donor Relations Assistant must demonstrate attention to detail and effective time management skills. This position requires a high degree of professionalism as it will work closely with key senior university administrators, trustees, alumni, parents, students and friends of the university as well as colleagues in various departments on all campuses.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience with SunGard Advance or a comparable donor and information management system is highly desirable. Experience in Higher Education is a strong plus.

Special Work Schedule Requirements:Occasional overtime, evening and weekend work required.

Tufts University is an AA/EOE employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds.

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[full-time] Assistant Director of Communications at Orange County Community College

2010-01-15 14:38:50

Location: New York
URL: http://www.sunyorange.edu

Description:

Orange County Community College is located in Middletown, NY. We are approximately 60 miles North of NYC and 90 miles South of Albany.

FT – 12 month position

The Assistant Director of Communications will assist in communicating SUNY Orange’s message to internal and external audiences by implementing media relations, communications and visual identity plans as developed by the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. This will include interaction with faculty, staff, administrators and students. Additional responsibilities include graphic design of selected College publications, such as catalogs, brochures, invitations and postcards; photography at College events; writing of press releases and other informational pieces. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational time management skills, along with proven project management skills and the ability to work closely and creatively with a wide variety of College personnel. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications:

Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, communications, mass communications, public relations or other related field. Two years experience in public relations or communications.

Preferred:
Master’s degree. Familiarity with SUNY Orange’s target media markets and experience with communication in a higher education setting. Bilingual skills.

PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME and the name, address and telephone number of three (3) recent professional references to: Affirmative Action Officer, Orange County Community College, 115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940.

Deadline to apply is February 5, 2010.

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