Fayetteville State University is hiring: Public Communication Specialist in Faye

Description of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Division of Student Affairs seeks to enhance student growth, foster an equitable and inclusive environment, develop an institutional atmosphere in which student academic and personal success are encouraged and fostered, and provide outstanding services, programs, and facilities that enrich the student experience from orientation through graduation and support the university mission. The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and is responsible for policy, long-range planning, budget, personnel, and coordination of the Student Affairs departments, which encompass the Counseling and Personal Development, Intramural & Recreational Sports, Office of Residence Life & Housing, Office of Student Activities & Student Engagement, Rudolph Jones Student Center, Office of Student Conduct, and Office of Case Management, Student Health Services. Additionally, the Division is responsible for coordinating New Student Orientation, facilitating Broncos Helping Broncos, and operating the FSU Food Pantry. The Division of Student Affairs is a multi-faceted, 365 days a year, 24 hours a day operation charged with managing twelve university facilities, 60 full-time, 20 temporary, and 70 student employees with a total annual budget of $16 million. Additionally, the Division of Student Affairs plays an integral role in managing substantial risks associated with facilities, student organizations, student health, and student conduct issues. As a result, the Division has high volumes of work and inquiries and, therefore, is a highly demanding and often confidential work environment.

Primary Purpose of the Position
The Public Communication Specialist serves as a critical leader in the Division of Student Affairs, directly responsible for creating, implementing, and assessing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that amplify the division’s mission. This role is instrumental in delivering innovative, strategic, and creative solutions to support the division’s objectives of maximizing students’ educational experiences and enhancing their learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The Public Communication Specialist will oversee and coordinate social media, public relations campaign development, advertising creation, publication development, media relations/crisis communications, branding, web and digital analytics, writing, editing, photography, and video to support the overall Division of Student Affairs goals. The Public Communication Specialist works with external departments throughout the university, including Strategic Communications, ITS, and others, as assigned to streamline effective online communications and marketing efforts.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Notice to Applicants:
Please make sure that the work history listed 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.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contacted if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:
Closing Date: 02/02/2025
Open Until Filled: No

Other Information:
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.

EEO Statement:
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of education?
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional/Graduate degree

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Transcripts (on file with Fayetteville State University)