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Coordinator of Communications and Public Relations

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Position Overview:

Coordinate the strategy, design and production of all college marketing and public relations activities. Coordinate multiple special events throughout the year. Work with cross-functional teams to plan recruitment strategies and materials for prospective students and represent the college by attending in-person or virtual student recruitment events. Assist the college development team with donor relations events, scholarships, and overall stakeholder outreach.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:

Position responsible for assisting college leadership and faculty in the development, implementation, execution and management of public relations, communications, recruitment, and special events. Represents the college or division on various university committees. Performs other duties as detailed below.

Communications/Publications Efforts: Determines appropriate strategies for marketing and messaging. Manages the creation and production of promotional materials including press releases, publications, and flyers in conjunction with various university offices. Coordinates and generates electronic communications including email blasts, website and digital display content, and internal/external newsletters. Strategizes and manages the college's social media and blog initiatives. Coordinates story ideas and coverage with University Relations to ensure widespread coverage of newsworthy stories. Assists department chairs and faculty in developing targeted promotional materials. Assist with college scholarship communication both internally to students, faculty, and staff, and externally, including donor thank you letters.

Events/Outreach: Plans, budgets, and coordinates college special events. Designs and arranges for printing of flyers, invitations, and program materials in support of events. Works with on-campus Conference and Events services to determine food/beverage selection and room set-up for college events, such as celebration banquets and graduation and retirement receptions. Assists the Development Officer in the University Foundation with communication and promotion of events and donor outreach efforts.

Recruitment: Serves as a primary representative for virtual or in-person college recruitment efforts including both graduate and undergraduate programs. Coordinates presentations and represents the college at university education fairs, Central Close-Up Events and UCO Freshman Forge. Develops orientation materials, handouts, and/or informational updates for prospective students. Travels and promotes the university in a positive manner at recruitment events including college fairs and visits to community colleges, organizations, and businesses.

Job Level:

Scope & Impact: This position is an entry level professional position, with actions that may have a measurable impact on operations within a work group.

Communication & Interaction : Routinely answers questions and provides information and data requested by individuals within or outside of work area. Questions that require interpretation or are not easily resolved are referred to Supervisor.

Effective Knowledge: Demonstrates ability to execute tasks according to standard operating procedures and/or direction. Demonstrates ability to learn new subject matter, coupled with attention to detail and responsiveness to feedback.

Problem Solving & Judgement : Performs a variety of duties following established policies and procedures. Resolves problems by selecting from approved alternatives based on past practices, established procedures, or direction. Relies on direct supervision is available to set priorities and objectives, and to assist in problem resolution.

Budget Authority: May provide input into budget development by assisting with identification of operational needs and requirements.

Policy & Procedure Authority: Primarily responsible for executing routine procedures with direction from senior staff.

Reporting Relationships : Generally reports to manager or higher but may receive basic operational direction and guidance from senior level staff members.

Supervisory & Team Leadership Responsibilities : None.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in job related field or 4+ years of equivalent work experience in chosen filed that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.

Qualifications Preferred:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in job related field or 4+ years of equivalent work experience in chosen filed that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles, and concepts. Requires the application of expertise in a chosen field to achieve results.

Will this employee supervise others?

No

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Company

University of Central Oklahoma.

With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to developing in students the confidence to succeed through transformative learning experiences. Central prides itself as a smart investment for success, preparing future leaders in an opportunity-rich environment, with access to more than 200 student organizations and the internship, employment, entertainment and cultural offerings of the rapidly growing Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Founded in 1890 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Central connects its nearly 14,000 students to unmatched value found in 118 undergraduate areas of study and 83 graduate programs from its main campus in Edmond and facilities throughout the metro area.

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