UTS Temporary Assistant Director, Communications at NC State
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194800TMPosition Number
48SM37Position Type
TemporaryEssential Job Duties
NC State’s Park Scholarships program was established in 1996 with the support of the Park Foundation of Ithaca, NY. The Park Scholarships program brings exceptional students to NC State University based on outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The program develops and supports Park Scholars in these areas, preparing them for lifelong contributions to the university, state, nation, and world. The scholarship includes tuition and fees, room and board, enrichment activities, and additional expenses. About 40 Park Scholars are selected annually. The department reports directly to the chancellor of the university.
In 2013, the Park Foundation announced a $50 million gift to begin an endowment for the Park Scholarships at NC State. As the Park Scholarships program builds on this generous gift, the Assistant Director, Communications will play a key role in growing this endowment and the overall work to advance the mission of the program.
DESCRIPTION
The Temporary Assistant Director, Communications reports to the Director of the Park Scholarships program. This person will carry out the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan that supports the Park Scholarships mission. The Assistant Director, Communications needs to be energetic, collaborative, innovative, responsive to input, and dedicated to excellence in all print and digital communications, media, and public relations.
The position implements a brand strategy to strengthen the program and enhance the program’s visibility and recognition. The position works collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Development to grow philanthropic support, with the Assistant Director for Recruiting and Selection to communicate with prospective students, the Associate Director for Enrichment to promote program activities, and with all Park Scholarships staff to lead the production of communications program-wide. The Assistant Director, Communications serves as the point of contact for outside media, University Communications and Marketing, and university faculty and staff for all communications. The individual practices the highest ethical standards, team spirit, and openness to critical conversations.
In 2013, the Park Foundation announced a $50 million gift to begin an endowment for the Park Scholarships at NC State. As the Park Scholarships program builds on this generous gift, the Assistant Director, Communications will play a key role in growing this endowment and the overall work to advance the mission of the program.
DESCRIPTION
The Temporary Assistant Director, Communications reports to the Director of the Park Scholarships program. This person will carry out the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan that supports the Park Scholarships mission. The Assistant Director, Communications needs to be energetic, collaborative, innovative, responsive to input, and dedicated to excellence in all print and digital communications, media, and public relations.
The position implements a brand strategy to strengthen the program and enhance the program’s visibility and recognition. The position works collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Development to grow philanthropic support, with the Assistant Director for Recruiting and Selection to communicate with prospective students, the Associate Director for Enrichment to promote program activities, and with all Park Scholarships staff to lead the production of communications program-wide. The Assistant Director, Communications serves as the point of contact for outside media, University Communications and Marketing, and university faculty and staff for all communications. The individual practices the highest ethical standards, team spirit, and openness to critical conversations.
Is Time Limited
NoJob City & State
Raleigh, NCClassification Title
Temporary-ClericalWorking Title
UTS Temporary Assistant Director, Communications at NC StateWork Schedule
8AM-5PM (40 hours total), Monday-Friday; a few nights and weekends required. Flexible hours available.Other Work/Responsibilities
- Manage creation of all print and online Park Scholarships content
- Articles about noteworthy scholar, alumni, giving stories and program accomplishments
- Annual Report: continue the development of ~30 pages of content, work with external designers and printers to produce a high-quality print and digital product to be published and mailed in August 2025
- Support the Assistant Director, Recruitment and Selection with recruiting presentations, brochures, and other printed materials when needed
- Website (park.ncsu.edu)
- Social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Bi-monthly e-newsletter
- Email campaigns promoting program events, activities, and other initiatives
- Write communications on behalf of the Director, including correspondence, presentations, speeches, etc.
- This will be particularly important, as we are celebrating the 30th year of the Park Scholarships
- Work with the Assistant Director, Engagement, to communicate with the incoming Class of 2029
- Create presentations, videos, and graphics (or work with a campus partner)
- Design, create, and edit stewardship materials and other communications that recognize donors and encourage their continued support, broaden prospect pool, and cultivate prospect relationships
- Partner with the Assistant Director, Engagement on Day of Giving (March 26, 2024)
- Copyedit and provide feedback on materials as needed by Park Scholarships staff
- Manage communications with Park Scholars and staff/faculty via Google Groups, including the creation and distribution of a weekly internal newsletter
- Support Park Alumni Society communications
- Maintain the Park Scholarships community intranet
Minimum Experience/Education
Extensive experience in executive communication needs writing remarks, speeches, developing presentations, drafting scripts, emails, etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking
- Editing and proofreading
- Research skills
- Confidentiality
- Experience with Google Suite
- Communications experience within higher education
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in communications, English, marketing, public relations, or a related field, and progressively responsible and successful experience in communications or a related field.
Department Required Skills
The Assistant Director, Communications must:
- Work well with diverse volunteers, students, and colleagues as part of a team in a large, complex research university; understand how to communicate with diverse constituents
- Demonstrate the ability to create and lead a strategic communications plan
- Manage web, digital, and print media and adapt information to a variety of target audiences
- Independently write and produce strong content that clearly communicates a variety of messages
- Possess a strong design aesthetic, including the ability to originate concepts and communicate them by combining powerful images, text, and design
- Demonstrate the ability to edit, proofread, and provide constructive feedback to other writers
- Be able to quickly adopt the concepts of NC State’s brand, such as strategy, voice, tone, and visual identity, and the voice and tone of the Park Scholarships Director
- Effectively use social media to advance a brand
- Effectively use and collaborate with Google tools available in G Suite including Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Slides, Sheets, and Groups
- Create presentations using Google Slides
- Have the ability to take and edit high-quality photographs for use across publications
- Implement strategies to enhance content accessibility and improve SEO
- Attend to details well
- Work proactively and independently
- Handle ambiguity and be flexible
- Manage multiple and competing priorities, projects, and deadlines
- Demonstrate superior judgment
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills
- Build effective internal and external relationships
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Content Management Systems (CMS) (preferably WordPress) and email marketing software (e.g. Mailchimp)
- Core applications of Adobe Creative Cloud
- Canva (or a similar design system)
- Project management
Required License or Certification
none
Valid NC Driver's License required?
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoAnticipated Hiring Range
$28.00/hourlyJob Open Date
01/02/2025Quick Link
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/212569AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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