Manager of Communication Services Job at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater

Position Details

Req ID: req19165

Position Title: Manager of Communication Services

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Position Number: 531918

OSU Campus: Stillwater

Department: Dean of Veterinary Medicine

Location Address: 205 McElroy Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078

Hiring Supervisor: Dr. Jerry Ritchey

Hiring Range (Contingent upon available funding): 57,624.00 - 77,962.00, Hourly

Work Schedule: TBD

Job Summary:

This position manages all public relations and marketing activities within the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). This position reports directly to the Dean of Veterinary Medicine and works in conjunction with the Director of Development and the Alumni Affairs Specialist.

Responsibilities:

In concert with the Dean and his/her staff, the incumbent manages development and implementation of public relations and marketing approaches to promote and bring national visibility to CVM programs including developing and editing internal and external publication communications and supervising the web designer. The incumbent will be responsible for writing and editing periodical publications that highlight accomplishments of the College which help build and sustain mutually beneficial relationships between the College and its important constituencies - clients who use services of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, alumni, donors, advisory boards, research funding agencies, faculty, staff and students. The incumbent initiates contact with and releases information to the news media and responds to media inquiries on behalf of the CVM and serves as the College’s liaison with the University Public Information Office.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, please submit resume and contact information for three references.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field
2. Three years of experience in marketing and communications
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to organize materials, write, edit, visualize concepts, communicate, and interpret goals, including demonstrated proficiency in the use of AP style and adaptive writing.
4. Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment.
5. Personable and diplomatic in working with diverse constituencies and capable of inspiring participation from partners, media outlets, and community members.
6. Fearless in reaching out to media.
7. Ability to work with a variety of social media tools and utilize creative approaches to community engagement both online and out in the world.
8. Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere; Mailchimp; Google Analytics and Ads; Facebook Advertising; and YouTube Studio.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in journalism, media, and/or public relations
2. Three years of related experience in publications, news media, project management, and communications projects/tasks.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.