PR & Mktg Spec IV

29094-FP

Exempt

05

Campus and Community Relations Coordinator, Manassas Campus

28000833

Northern VA Community College

NV280-Provost Manassas

Manassas - 683

$70,000 - $80,000

No

B-Professionals

Full Time

Generally Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm with some evenings and weekends based on events

No

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the second largest community college in the United States and the largest public educational institution in Virginia. NOVA has more than 71,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. As one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries, NOVA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Virginia by fostering excellence in higher education. As an Achieving the Dream “Leader College,” NOVA is committed to the principles of access, opportunity, student success, and excellence by meeting the educational and training needs of the region and its people with excellent and affordable courses and programs, offered by an inspired and committed diverse faculty and support staff. With six unique locations throughout our region, each conveniently located within 40 miles of Washington D.C, we have Northern Virginia covered. NOVA’s Alexandria Campus is located seven miles from the nation’s capital, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC; the Annandale Campus, with its urban feel and suburban appeal, is ranked as the most diverse in Virginia and boasts a thriving Koreatown; the Loudoun Campus is located in a comfortable suburb steeped in colonial history; the Manassas Campus is located next to Manassas Battlefield Park, site of the first major battle of the Civil War; the Woodbridge Campus is home to municipal parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges; and the Medical Education Campus, located in Springfield, is a uniquely specialized campus that stands apart from what most community colleges can offer, with the area boasting an abundance of hiking and biking trails, and parks with nature and wildlife areas. NOVA offers an opportunity to make a difference with outstanding career opportunities and competitive total rewards benefits, including a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement system. NOVA embraces opportunities to create a college community that is a welcoming and inclusive place to learn and work. We do this by fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring equity while maintaining an open, civil, and safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and guests. In so doing, NOVA fulfills its mission to offer world-class teaching and learning to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.


Job Description:
The Campus and Community Relations Coordinator (CCRC) assists the Campus Provost in building and promoting positive relationships among the campus, its internal constituency groups, and stakeholders in the campus service area. The CCRC works closely with the College Marketing Department and the College Governmental Affairs Office to ensure that campus outreach and messaging efforts are coordinated with collegewide planning. Following the college marketing plan, the CCRC will coordinate and implement strategies to engage the local community with the campus and expand the NOVA brand by building awareness of NOVA activities, events, programs, and services. The CCRC assists the Provost and other campus stakeholders to promote visibility and a positive image of the campus to the community in accordance with campus and college public relations goals. The CCRC also works with the Governmental Affairs office to coordinate communication and events with local officials connected with the respected campus. This position requires planning, coordinating, and implementing activities that build positive relationships internal and external to the college. The CCRC keeps the campus and college informed of community events and activities. The position also assists with planning community outreach events on and off campus.

Description of Duties and Tasks:The Campus and Community Relations Coordinator (CCRC) plays a lead role for internal and external campus and community communication, event planning, and community relations. The CCRC works with the Provost, campus, college, and community stakeholders and coordinates with the collegewide marketing and communications team to promote visibility and a positive image of the campus in the community. The CCRC will also assist with building a sense of community at the campus. Other duties and tasks include: •Collaborates with college and campus stakeholders to develop campus enrollment and retention marketing strategies. •Develops and distributes internal communications in partnership with college communications. •Provides leadership for campus-based marketing, event planning, and public information. •Builds positive relationships between the campus and its surrounding community in accordance with campus, college public relations, and college governmental affairs goals. •Works collaboratively with the appropriate college units to develop marketing, communications, and strategic outreach plans. •Supervises part-time staff as assigned.•Oversees quality of campus communications.•Supervises marketing messages for internal television monitors and external electronic signs, and social media.•Conducts outreach campaigns to adult populations in the campus service area as assigned.•Works with the appropriate college units to develop external communications. •Serves as the communication coordinator for the campus in the event of an emergency.•Completes special projects assigned by the campus Provost.•Coordinates with College Governmental Relations department on communication with public officials.
Collaboratively plans initiatives to increase enrollment and retention, as well as the image and reputation of the campus and college.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Required KSAs: •Creative self-starter with a demonstrated record of event planning and promoting the image of a company or institution. •A high degree of professionalism and the ability to work successfully with the Provost, the campus community, Marketing/Communications, Office of Governmental Relations, and diverse external constituencies. •Superior verbal and written communication skills. •Outstanding interpersonal skills. •Proficient computer skills, with emphasis on electronic communication skills in a web-based environment.•Knowledge of social networking and other cutting-edge communication tools. •Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects. •Knowledge of the Northern Virginia and the campus service region. •Must be proficient at working in a team environment.•Ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.•Ability to learn technology and computer systems. •Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.•Ability to work collaborative within a large complex educational organization and develop sustainable ties with a diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications•Bachelor’s degree in business, management, marketing, public relations, communications, education or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. •Experience in writing informational/marketing materials and event planning. •Proven experience in writing and presenting proposals, successfully planning events, and in maintaining the sustained support of diverse customers and/or service communities•Several years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, event planning, or related field.

Desired Qualifications-Master’s degree in business, management, marketing, public relations, communications, education, or related field. •Higher education experience, including knowledge and/or direct experience with community colleges. -Previous experience supporting local service area business, educational, press, and governmental entities. •Event planning, sales and direct marketing experience tied to specific plans and achieved metrics. •Experience in writing proposals, winning support for them and successfully managing their execution. •Several years experience in promoting educational programs and/or expanding community engagement and partnerships that bolster social equity in the region.

No

Yes

N/A

CLS_740P

Public

1

09/09/2021

09/30/2021

No

www.nvcc.edu

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

Executive Order #18. Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at the latest by their position start date. Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/38083