Director, Communication and Community Relations (CC)
- Employer
- Kern Community College District
- Location
- Bakersfield
- Salary
- $100,045.59 - $131,268.47 Annually
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Communications & Marketing, Community & Government Relations
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Director, Communication and Community Relations (CC)
Kern Community College District
Salary: $100,045.59 - $131,268.47 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY22-2300188
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Department: Public Information Office
Basic Function
Under the direction of the College President or designee, the Director, Communication and Community Relations, is responsible for implementing community and public relations strategies that advance the College's goals with key external and internal constituents. Represents the College to the community at large through the development and maintenance of relationships with key community groups, external agencies, and/or other interested parties.
Representative Duties
1. Facilitate community relationships, through the office of the president, with businesses, industry partners, and non-profit organizations to advance the missions of the college in all of the communities the college serves.
2. Serve as key point of contact for neighboring businesses, institutions, residents and others in college served communities. Initiate and support opportunities for them to be engaged in college/campus life, engage them in college/campus issues or changes affecting them, and partner in addressing concerns.
3. Engage with employee groups, students, and the public to obtain information for publication and promotion; collaborate with administrators in the development and implementation of promotional and public relations goals, objectives, strategies, timelines and priorities; attend, photograph and report on College-related events and activities.
4.Provide guidance to campus executives on communication, community relations and marketing issues. Compose, develop, and prepare oral and written communications for the campus leadership; confer with the President regarding communications in response to media relations needs.
5. Compose, develop and prepare for the dissemination of speeches, correspondence, talking points, announcements, and other oral and written communications for the President; confer with the President regarding and adjust communications in response to public relations needs; provide technical assistance to the President regarding public relations strategies, needs, and issues.
6. Serve as liaison to the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation, working jointly to promote community relationships in all of the locations served.
7. Develop, implement, and maintain the College Communication Plan and establish and maintain internal and external communication networks for the College.
8. Coordinate crisis communications and participate in campus safety planning efforts.
9. Determine the need for general campus and specific program marketing; create and initiate marketing and promotional campaigns to meet the needs of the general campus and specific programs.
10. Coordinate crisis communications and participate in campus safety planning efforts.
11. Act as campus spokesperson and coordinate various campus experts to speak with the news media.
12. Supervise Web, Graphics, and Media Relations staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; making hiring/ termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
13. Provide direct supervision and evaluation of personnel in the Print Shop, ensuring accurate and quick completion of design and print jobs for various college divisions and departments.
14. In coordination with the Vice President, Student Services, and Vice President, Instruction, supervise the design, preparation, content development and distribution of all campus publications, including the Course Catalog and Schedule of Classes.
15. Participates in the planning and allocating of the departmental budget, which includes monitoring spending, approving purchases, reallocating funds, and monitoring blanket purchase orders.
16. Develop and maintain good relationships with community media organizations.
17. Create and distribute news releases to all appropriate media, act as the liaison between faculty, staff, and media, arrange news conferences, television and radio appearances, and news interviews.
18. Manage college social media presence and effective use of social media tools for information dissemination and marketing.
19. Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the President of the College.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent, preferably in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field plus five years experience. Proof of significant experience in communication, community relations, marketing or media may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Three years in directing media relations or community relations.
- A working knowledge of print and electronic media, ability to write and speak effectively, ability to work harmoniously with a wide variety of people, and have the knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the community colleges.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.
Knowledge and Abilities
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SALARY RANGE$ 100,045.59 - $ 131,268.47 annuallyMaximum Entry Level Salary: $105,110.40 annually
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSFirst Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by December 12, 2022 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point. Completed application packet must include:
Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. EEO Plan 2021-2024
Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices. Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.
All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/3815934/director-communication-and-community-relations-cc. Emails will not be accepted.
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Organization
Kern Community College District (KCCD) serves communities over 24,800 square miles in parts of Kern, Tulare, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino counties through the programs of Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso College and Porterville College. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the district’s colleges offer programs and services that develop student potential and create opportunities for our citizens.
KCCD is geographically one of the largest community college districts in the United States, serving 26,000 students. Our students represent a diversity of religions, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, and ethnicities.
While the Kern Community College District was established as a separate entity in 1968 to respond to the changing needs of our communities, educational services have been provided to residents for many years: at Bakersfield College since 1913; at Porterville College since 1927; and in the Ridgecrest area since 1951 by what is now Cerro Coso College. All three colleges are proud members of the California Community College System and are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Today, education centers and sites in Delano, downtown Bakersfield, the Mammoth/ Bishop area, Edwards Air Force, and the Kern River Valley offer additional convenient, localized instruction for thousands of residents. KCCD’s commitment to distance learning and other technological advances is creating increasing opportunities for education through the internet, satellite, and cable television to individuals across our broad service area and beyond.
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