Public Communication Specialist
- Employer
- Fayetteville State University
- Location
- Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jan 9, 2025
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Other Student Affairs, Student Activities & Services, Executive, Vice Presidents
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Position Information
Position Information
Position Title:
Public Communication Specialist
Working Title:
Position Number:
008017
Full-time or Part-time:
Full Time
Time Limited Position:
Number of Vacancies:
1
Department:
Student Affairs
Posting Number:
0402494
SHRA/EHRA:
SHRA
Job Category:
Professional
Hiring Range:
$56,910 - $63,233
Overall Position Competency:
Journey
Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Division of Student Affairs seeks to enhance student growth, to foster an equitable and inclusive environment, to develop an institutional atmosphere in which student academic and personal success are encouraged and fostered, and to provide outstanding services, programs and facilities that enrich the student experience from orientation through graduation and that supports 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 encompasses 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.
Description of Work Continued:
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 contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
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.
Quick Link
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/26681
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title:
Public Communication Specialist
Working Title:
Position Number:
008017
Full-time or Part-time:
Full Time
Time Limited Position:
Number of Vacancies:
1
Department:
Student Affairs
Posting Number:
0402494
SHRA/EHRA:
SHRA
Job Category:
Professional
Hiring Range:
$56,910 - $63,233
Overall Position Competency:
Journey
Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Division of Student Affairs seeks to enhance student growth, to foster an equitable and inclusive environment, to develop an institutional atmosphere in which student academic and personal success are encouraged and fostered, and to provide outstanding services, programs and facilities that enrich the student experience from orientation through graduation and that supports 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 encompasses 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.
Description of Work Continued:
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 contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
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.
Quick Link
https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/26681
Supplemental Questions
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
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Other Document
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Transcripts (on file with Fayetteville State University)
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