Communications Specialist
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Academic Affairs, International Programs, Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing, Community & Government Relations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
PG192400SP
Internal Recruitment:No
Working Title:Communications Specialist
Anticipated Hiring Range:$46,000 - $56,000
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; some evenings/weekends
Job Location:Raleigh, NC
Department:Office of Global Engagement
About the Department:The Office of Global Engagement’s (OGE) mission is to provide university-level leadership, innovation, and coordination to equip students, faculty, staff, and communities with the global knowledge, cultural understanding, skills and experience to compete and collaborate in the new global economy. OGE collaborates with other campus units and strategic partners in the creation, implementation and coordination of integrative, multidisciplinary and globally focused education, research, and economic development programs.
The Office of Global Engagement promotes international programs, plans and manages global activities, assists with academic planning for global knowledge/experience requirements and provides logistical support for all international engagement on campus and abroad.
The Communication Specialist is a key member of the Office of Global Engagement, working directly with the senior vice provost, unit directors and other division staff in strategically communicating the division’s vision, goals, strategic initiatives, and accomplishments, both internally and externally.
The position assists with global knowledge delivery and international experience impact assessment, promotes global programs and activities, and heads messaging and outreach related to all international engagement on campus and abroad.
The Communications Specialist is a part of the OGE leadership team who is responsible for creating strategic messaging, communication, and outreach for Global Engagement by connecting faculty, students, staff, alumni, global partners, and the external community through strategic reports, marketing and promotional initiatives, the website, newsletters, social media, and networking activities.
Responsibilities of the Communication Specialist will include, but are not limited to the following:
- Contributing to Global Engagement strategic planning and annual assessment in an effort to advance global engagement at NC State University by attending division-wide leadership meetings
- Leading an internal team of communicators from the Office of Global Engagement’s sub-units to execute division-wide marketing efforts
- Representing the division during university-wide meetings (Provost’s communication meetings, university communicators meetings)
- Spearheading the initiative to partner with colleges/units across the university to strategically place news stories highlighting global learning at home and abroad
- Implementing a strategic digital marketing and communication plan to increase website, social media, and email performance focusing on data tracking and performance optimization
- Developing and implementing communications (social media and web) for promoting global engagement activities, such as expos, global seminars, and symposiums
- Creating content and publishing a bi-weekly GlobalEyes newsletter for distribution to the university community, as well as a specialized monthly newsletter for alumni
- Optimizing newsletter readership through analyzing newsletter performance and making adjustments as needed
- Managing and updating the content of the Global Engagement website with global learning stories, announcements, funding sources, and facts/figures
- Improving website performance through search engine optimization (SEO)
- Providing all units within Global Engagement with branding guidelines, leading the communications committee to facilitate information-sharing across the division, and sharing university-wide communication-related updates with the division
- Coordinating the division’s fundraising efforts through developing strategic messages (i.e. storytelling) that are consistent among all units
- Supervising a part-time alumni outreach coordinator to align overall messaging strategies
- Demonstrating strong project management skills to manage multiple stakeholders through international and external communication skillset
- Prioritizing different projects as they arise and displaying strong decision-making skills
- Supporting ongoing event and programming efforts for campus-wide global engagement
- Designing e-billboards and marketing materials
- Other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications:- Excellent communication skills, including storytelling, interpersonal and writing skills, with a working proficiency in Microsoft Office software (or similar software) and other web-communication applications.
- Must have the ability to take initiative and have a strong ability to multitask.
- Master’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree plus the equivalent of three years work experience preferred.
- Experience working in higher education administration would be a plus, as would international experience such as living and working in a foreign country, or proficiency in a foreign language.
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Valid NC Driver's License required:No
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Job Open Date:06/30/2022
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.):07/07/2022
Notice to Applicants:Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions:In addition to your application please submit a resume, cover letter , and the contact information for at least three professional references
Position Number:00106397
Position Type:SHRA
Position Classification Band Title:Public Communication Specialist
Position Classification Band Level:Journey
Position Classification Salary Range:$31,200 - $83,965
Salary Grade Equivalency:GN10
Alternate Option:If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.00
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Time Limited Position:No
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:No
Department Id:390101 - Office of Global Engagement
AA/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. 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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