Director, Internal Communications & Community Engagement

Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus is now accepting applications for the Director, Internal Communications & Community Engagement.  The Director of Internal Communications and Community Engagement develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates a college-wide communications program to engage students (current and prospective), faculty and staff, to inform and support their success at the College. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees all internal communications to include community engagement, outreach events and social media activities college-wide
• Develops and writes content for speeches, columns, and policy papers for college leadership
• Collaborates with college leadership in the development and implementation of social and digital marketing initiatives for the college
• Develops and maintains a dynamic image of the College by overseeing the activities of department staff, which includes internal communications, social media and community engagement and outreach functions for the College
• Works closely with District and Campus constituents  to ensure an integrated approach to all activities that include branding, promotion, and communication to all internal and external constituencies
• Advises the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) on strategies and innovation in student, faculty, and staff communications in response to the college’s goals, and provides tactical support for strategic initiatives
• Serves as editorial director for MDC News, the student and employee portals and other college-wide student/faculty/staff publications
• Oversees development and distribution of student/faculty/staff communications from College President’s Office to enhance connection and community engagement
• Oversees nomination process for major awards that recognize the accomplishments of students, faculty, staff, and the College
• Prepares budgetary recommendations, monitors department budget, verifies, and reconciles expenditure of funds

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a related field of study such as Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing and three (3) years of experience in internal communications; or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Communications, English, Public Relations or Marketing and seven (7) years of experience in internal communications.

To learn more about this and other positions at Miami Dade College visit us at www.mdc.edu/jobs.