Communications and College Relations Manager: York College/CUNY_

Communications and College Relations Manager: York College/CUNY**POSITION DETAILS**York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers five graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, and Social Work.Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.The Office of Communications, Marketing handles media relations, marketing and advertising, publications, and web content for York College. The office is also responsible for York brand identity, internal and external communications, and the marketing initiatives. The Office also collaborates with Institutional Advancement, the President’s Office and a number of units in the college.Driven by high standards in a deadline-aware environment, the Communications and College Relations Manager will be visionary strategist, strong project manager, and have expertise in two or more of the following areas: graphics, writing, multimedia. The Manager will serve as the strategic lead for college-wide communications across traditional and digital platforms. The position reports to the Director of Communications & Marketing tosupport day-to-day marketing/communication operations, working closely with the Director of Communications and Marketing to identify and support the objectives and goals of various marketing campaigns and provide communication solutions including print, digital and social media marketing efforts.· Work with faculty and the College’s key departments, including Student Affairs, the Center for Disabilities, the Women’s Center, the Office of Veteran Affairs, Government Affairs, and other student success-based departments to proactively develop story ideas and strategically market and promote the colleges' programs, events, faculty/staff and student achievements to key internal and external audiences.· Provide guidance on generational marketing and communications preferences for different target audiences so materials are appropriate and effective in meeting communication goals.· Evaluate marketing strategies and work in concert with the Digital Content and Social Media Specialist to analyze data on exposure, traffic and other metrics to inform digital strategies and traditional communications tactics.· Develop and create content including student success stories and faculty/staff/alumni and donor profiles and fundraising initiatives, as needed.· Research, evaluate and fact-check story leads to develop story ideas. Conduct interviews with story subjects (e.g. students, faculty, alumni) and write stories for various print, digital and visual media.· Ensure quality control of approved content for print and digital communications (i.e., print, publications, website, and social media platforms), ensuring materials meet marketing, branding and quality requirements.· Support updating of the website, including media kit, subject matter experts, faculty and staff published works page, and bios.· Support the work of the Communications team at events, Commencement, community and staff engagement, and others.· Work with outside vendors as needed.**QUALIFICATIONS**+ Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.+ Proven experience creating targeted content.+ Experience in digital, print and video content development.+ Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.+ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.+ Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.+ Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.+ Passion for public education.**CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW**Establishes and maintains communication and ongoing working relationships with outside organizations and manages the design, implementation, and management of communications to support College visibility and recognition.- Represents the College to a portfolio of external organizations- Plans and implements communications campaigns, working with publications staff- Applies an understanding of the concerns of external organizations to develop short- and long-range plans to advance the College's position and support community/public identified needs- Plans and implements major activities such as conferences, collaborative partnerships, and educational programs to support identified needs and issues- Identifies and develops new audiences and communities to further the mission of the College- Develops and implements advertising and communications campaigns, working with publications and editorial personnel- Maintain relationships with media representatives- Performs related duties as assigned.Job Title Name: Communications and College Relations Manager**CUNY TITLE**Higher Education Associate**FLSA**Exempt**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.$67,784 - $107,789 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.**HOW TO APPLY**In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references (email and telephone). Please upload all materials as ONE DOCUMENT in doc, pdf, or rtf format.You may only apply online through the CUNY.edu job board.To apply:Please go to www.CUNY.jobs.Filter by Job Location by clicking on York College. The title of this position is Communications and College Relations Manager, Job ID # 28826. Click on the title to view the entire job announcement.Click the ‘Apply Now’ tab and follow the prompts from there, including creating an account or logging into a previously created account.York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.**CLOSING DATE**August 27, 2024**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.Job ID28826LocationYork College