Director of Communications - Part Time

Director of Communications – Part Time

 

The Director of Communications develops and sustains a climate of increased media and public awareness, and generates publicity and third party endorsement for the school among its constituencies. The Director of Communication fosters effective communication strategies between the school, it students, the media and other pertinent public entities. The Director of Communications devises strategic public relations plans which provide for local, regional and national collaborations that favorably impact upon the system as a whole.

 

Key Job Elements:

1. Assure that our philosophy of quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement and 

  recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and an environment which is

  conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is reflected in performing the duties

and responsibilities of this position.

2. Establish and maintain relationships with local and regional media, community and

  organization leaders and take the lead in promoting positive coverage of programs, events,

  trends and activities. Research, prepare and distribute accurate, timely information; present

  accomplishments and opportunities.

3. Support the Presidents’ efforts in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with

  government officials and advise the President on issues of sensitivity that generate a negative

or false public perception of the Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati, its programs, staff or students.

4. Oversee the development of communications/marketing and collateral information vehicles for

  faculty, staff and students in conjunction with appropriate departments, i.e., Student Services,

  Human Resources, Admissions and Marketing.

5. Assist departments in review of internal and external publications to ensure quality and

  consistency of message and act as liaison between the school and our Business Practices

Committee.

6. Create and maintain a portfolio of student, faculty and alumni success stories for use in

  marketing and admissions, posting to the school website and in various publications

  and activities.

7. Manage the Event Planning process for the school by ensuring key college and community

  events are planned in advance and completed effectively.

 

Position Specifications:

1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications or Public Relations.

  Master’s degree strongly preferred.

2. Three-to-five years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing or a combination.

3. Well developed skills of communication including writing, verbal and presentation skills.

4. Computer literate, marketing-minded, strategic and creative thinker, self-starter, able to

  manage multiple projects simultaneously.

5. Ability to communicate and effectively act as a member of a team.

Contact:

 

Email Resume to: aiohcjobs@aii.edu

 

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