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Director of Digital Communications IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (IEEE AP-S)

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 15, 2025


Director of Digital Communications IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (IEEE AP-S)

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

Job Code 13231
Recruitment Pool All Applicants
Posting Number req6759
Unit College Of Engineering MBU
Department Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department Website Link https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/electrical/
Location VCU
Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities

Position Description:

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society’s (IEEE AP-S) Digital Communications Editor in Chief is searching for a Director of Digital Communications. This position will be for 3 years, and will be housed within the VCU College of Engineering.

Since its inception in 1996, the Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering has brought innovative, real-world engineering education to Central Virginia. Comprising five different departments plus the Dean’s office, the College of Engineering enrolls more than 1,700 undergraduate and 250 graduate students in several degree programs supported by approximately 600 full-time, part-time, and student employees. As part of a premier research university known for tenacity, love of the city of Richmond, and commitment to diversity and access, the College of Engineering values the significant and positive impact of our people and ideas in the promotion of regional and global prosperity involving research and life sciences.

The VCU College of Engineering’s mission is to create and grow a diverse community of exceptional students, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry partners that strive to create a common future for all where innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions to global engineering challenges are realized for the benefit of this generation and future generations. Additional information about the department’s programs and faculty may be found at https://egr.vcu.edu/

Reporting to the Editor in Chief, the position of Director of Digital Communications for the AP-S Society will be responsible for:
  • Planning, scheduling, recording, and editing interviews conducted by IEEE AP-S Digital Communications Editor in Chief with enterprise leaders, scientists, program directors, students, and AP Society leadership to support content development.
  • Serving as a trusted resource for AP-S officers, administrative team, web manager, Journal Editors, and volunteers in assisting with their development of effective communications strategies.
  • Playing a leading role in developing and disseminating key messages for strategic AP-S initiatives.
  • Helping to ensure that messaging is consistent throughout proposals, case materials, publications, and other communications vehicles. Regularly planning, scheduling, and creating an email-based newsletter for AP-S members.
  • Collaborating with colleagues in other IEEE Societies to disseminate key messages through various channels.
  • Overseeing a digital repository system for AP-S members' projects and resources.
  • Manage AP-S LinkedIn account, AP-S YouTube account, and may participate in videos/live events/interviews.
  • Working with the website management team to update and verify website information for accuracy and completeness.
  • Travel to/from interview locations, conference locations, and meeting locations as necessary. Responsible for packing and maintaining AP-S recording equipment.
  • This position will also help edit electronic and printed materials relevant to the college’s marketing and public relations efforts.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • BS degree in communications, marketing, engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • High comfort level of writing about technical subjects
  • Excellent anticipatory skills and initiative
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong ability to manage workflow
  • Experience planning, scheduling, and organizing teams
  • A professional demeanor. Resourceful and solution oriented.
  • The College of Engineering at VCU champions diversity, equity and inclusion in all that we do. Cultivating an ecosystem where differences are celebrated and our faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to thrive is at the core of how we operate. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience that shows their commitment to fostering such an environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • BS degree in communications, marketing, engineering or a related field
  • Experience managing digital and print communications strategies
  • Experience working in higher education is desirable
Additional Information

This position is 100% grant funded and continuation of the position is subject to available funding.

ORP Eligible: No
FLSA Status: Exempt
University Job Slotting: Communications Generalist (1-3)

FLSA University Employee
Job FTE 1
Exemption Status Exempt
Restricted Position Yes
E-Class UF - University Employee FT
Job Category University Employee
ORP Eligible No
Salary Range $65,000 - $75,000
Compensation Type Salaried
Target Hire Date 2/3/2025
Contact Information for Candidates

Sierra Cloud
cloudse@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to Apply

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