students, alumni, outside vendors, internal and external media contacts, alumni. This position typically will advise and counsel: unit leadership, faculty, staff and students. This position will supervise communications/technical staff.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1
Develop ideas and concepts for publication
Job Duty 2
Write articles and newsletters, produce graphics and fact sheets; format and edit research proposals; manage web pages
Job Duty 3
Plan and oversee the unit's information technology support needs; establish priorities and formulate/manage unit IT budget
Job Duty 4
Direct promotional events and special projects
Job Duty 5
Attend workshops, events, lectures, etc. relating to the communications field
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience
Eight to ten years of job-related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience/familiarity with communications in STEM fields. In particular, different topics, e.g. research, student activities and successes, events, external relations, alumni, etc.
- Proficiency in multiple modes/models of communication including print, digital, and social media
- Experience in managing a team of communication staff
- Interpersonal, collaboration, and analytical skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
This job requires professional level writing and editing skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, time management ability and presentation/program development/event management skills. Skills in technology related administration including planning and budgeting are also required. Use of office and specialized computer applications is required.
