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[full-time] Director of Conferences and Noncredit Programs at K-State Division of Continuing Education

2013-05-16 20:19:21

Location: Manhattan, Kansas
URL: http://www.dce.k-state.edu/about/employment

Description:

Director, Conferences and Noncredit Programs, K-State Division of Continuing Education

Kansas State University seeks applicants with a bachelor’s degree and work experience in a university conference or hospitality industry setting. Supervision experience required. Occasional travel required. Position description and application procedures posted at www.dce.k-state.edu/about/employment. Call 785-532-5644 or email doadmin@k-state.edu for more information. Screening begins May 29. EOE/Background check required.

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[full-time] International Program Manager at Kansas State University

2013-05-02 22:41:12

Location: Manhattan, Kansas
URL: http://www.dce.k-state.edu/about/employment

Description:

International Program Manager, K-State Division of Continuing Education
Kansas State University seeks applicants with a bachelor’s degree and work experience coordinating events and working with international audiences. Position description and application procedures posted at www.dce.k-state.edu/about/employment Call 785-532-5644 or email doadmin@k-state.edu for more information. Screening begins May 17. EOE/Background check required.

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[full-time] New Media Specialist at Missouri State University

2013-01-18 20:11:15

Location: Springfield, MO
URL: http://www.missouristate.edu

Description:

Missouri State University is accepting applications for a new media specialist in the office of Web and new media.

Apply online at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/6747

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manages social media, websites and online marketing campaigns for alumni relations

- Works to ensure that assigned websites and social media content, branding and marketing messages are created, maintained, updated and evaluated for effectiveness and efficiency

- Uses invention, imagination, originality and talent to write and edit content for assigned websites and other electronic applications

- Facilitates the achievement of departmental goals and objectives through public relations activities and contributes to various print materials

SALARY

$30,146 – $35,000/annually. Pay Grade: 42.

SUPERIOR BENEFITS

Group health insurance, life insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, wellness programs and professional development opportunities. Learn more about benefits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related area is required.

Experience: Either one year work experience in a professional position in a public relations environment or a minimum of three semesters experience in a part-time position in a similar professional setting is required. Work experience in higher education is preferred.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, including writing and/or editing experience with print and electronic media. Knowledge of basic content management software and strong proofreading and editing skills are required. Organizational and planning skills are required. Knowledge of word processing and social media applications are required. Supervisory experience is preferred. Knowledge of database and/or spreadsheet applications is preferred. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Other: The scope of the job requires some evening and weekend work. Occasional overnight or out-of-town travel is required. Extended periods of time working at a computer workstation are required. Visual and audio acuity within normal ranges are required.

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. AA/EOE.

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[full-time] Senior University Relations Associate - UCP X at University of Connecticut

2012-08-28 22:45:27

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

Description:

Job Summary: The University of Connecticut is seeking an experienced Senior University Relations Associate with a solid background in public relations and media interaction for its office of University Communications. The successful candidate will serve as the official University spokesperson, providing the first level of interface with news media on significant and high profile breaking news, requests for information, and crises and will be responsible for carrying out a variety of major public relations functions as well as producing timely news releases and feature stories which promote the University and its programs.
For full position details please go to: http://communications.uconn.edu/jobs/.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\‘s degree in journalism, communications or closely related field; a minimum of 8-10 years on-the-job experience in media relations; a disciplined approach in communicating with the media; demonstrated superior interpersonal communications and organizational skills and techniques; thorough knowledge of audience and community to be served; thorough knowledge of news writing, text editing, reporting and media production; ability to meet deadlines, take initiative and willingness to work flexible hours when activities fall outside normal working hours; knowledge of news operations and the needs of reporters.

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, and (3) references. Preference will be given to resumes received by 9/11/12. No phone calls, e-mails, or faxes please.

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

2012-02-21 23:56:02

Location: Boston
URL: http://www.Click2Apply.net/8typ57w

Description:

Posting Title : DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS – Public Relations
Requisition Number : 1079
City : Boston
State/Province : Massachusetts
Zip code : 02111
Job Description-Overview :

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

Job Description – Requirements :

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.

Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/8typ57w

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

2011-12-23 23:13:50

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 23:08:13

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 23:40:50

Location: Boston
Description:

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.

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 18:24:02

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 20:17:45

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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