Frederick Community College
Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
Frederick Community College, Frederick, Maryland, United States, 21701
Requisition NumberAS742P
Job Title:Director Of Strategic Communications And Public Affairs
Pay Rate:
$96,000 – $102,000 annually
Position Type:
Administrative
Position SummaryThe Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs (DSCPA), reporting to the Chief of Staff to the President, is a dynamic and creative communications professional responsible for developing and executing comprehensive, research-driven communications strategies while cultivating responsive relationships to advance Frederick Community College’s mission and values.
The DSCPA supports the President’s Office with speechwriting, media relations, and quality control of communication materials to internal and external audiences. This encompasses institutional public relations matters as well. Working closely with the President and senior leadership, the DSCPA will plan and execute communication campaigns focused on achieving specific organizational goals through clarity in messaging as it relates to College initiatives, employee/student/alumni accomplishments, and crisis and issues management.
Elevating the importance of strategic communication at the College, this role will lead and support development of College-wide communications policies/procedures and critical communications involving College-wide alerts/emergency/weather/closure messaging. The DSCPA also serves as the College Public Information Officer (PIO) and handles all Public Information Act requests and public affairs duties as the liaison between the College and regional public information officers, the media, governmental and elected officials, and the public.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following are the functions essential to performing this job:
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a comprehensive strategic communication strategy.
Prepare regular communications from the President, including speeches, talking points, briefings, correspondences, College-wide messages, videos, and social media posts.
Serve as the College’s Public Information Officer (PIO) and liaison to the regional public information officers group.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with media members, internal and external stakeholders.
Manage content creation and edits to the Office of the President’s web pages and social media.
Serve on all College Committees related to institutional communications.
Assist in the management of the DSCPA budget.
Other duties as assigned by the President and/or Chief of Staff to the President.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution OR combination of education and related professional experience.
Minimum of six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience at the leadership level in communication, public relations, crisis communication, media relations, or related professional experiences.
Advanced and refined written and oral communications skills.
A proven track record of developing and executing communications plans successfully.
Refined skill in media relations across various media platforms.
Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships with diverse groups.
Demonstrated skill in sensitive, respectful, and effective communications.
Skills demonstrating a leadership style that is responsive, accessible, and collaborative.
Unquestionable integrity, vision, flexibility, and sense of humor.
Demonstrated skill at successful goal completion in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Knowledge of communication, community relations, public relations, and crisis communication.
Experience with developing and managing integrated communications campaigns.
A persuasive communicator skilled in crafting inspiring messages.
Demonstrated proficiency with planning, scheduling, executing, and managing major projects.
Strong strategic thinker with understanding of economic and public policy landscapes.
Ability to quickly understand and distill complex issues.
Work Schedule8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Telework Eligible?:
Yes
Essential Personnel?:
Yes
Job Posted Date04/19/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
For Best Consideration:
05/07/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Cover letters should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
For best consideration, applications should be received by May 7, 2024. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.
BenefitsFCC offers a generous benefits package including medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employees and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more.
Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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Job Title:Director Of Strategic Communications And Public Affairs
Pay Rate:
$96,000 – $102,000 annually
Position Type:
Administrative
Position SummaryThe Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs (DSCPA), reporting to the Chief of Staff to the President, is a dynamic and creative communications professional responsible for developing and executing comprehensive, research-driven communications strategies while cultivating responsive relationships to advance Frederick Community College’s mission and values.
The DSCPA supports the President’s Office with speechwriting, media relations, and quality control of communication materials to internal and external audiences. This encompasses institutional public relations matters as well. Working closely with the President and senior leadership, the DSCPA will plan and execute communication campaigns focused on achieving specific organizational goals through clarity in messaging as it relates to College initiatives, employee/student/alumni accomplishments, and crisis and issues management.
Elevating the importance of strategic communication at the College, this role will lead and support development of College-wide communications policies/procedures and critical communications involving College-wide alerts/emergency/weather/closure messaging. The DSCPA also serves as the College Public Information Officer (PIO) and handles all Public Information Act requests and public affairs duties as the liaison between the College and regional public information officers, the media, governmental and elected officials, and the public.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following are the functions essential to performing this job:
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of a comprehensive strategic communication strategy.
Prepare regular communications from the President, including speeches, talking points, briefings, correspondences, College-wide messages, videos, and social media posts.
Serve as the College’s Public Information Officer (PIO) and liaison to the regional public information officers group.
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with media members, internal and external stakeholders.
Manage content creation and edits to the Office of the President’s web pages and social media.
Serve on all College Committees related to institutional communications.
Assist in the management of the DSCPA budget.
Other duties as assigned by the President and/or Chief of Staff to the President.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution OR combination of education and related professional experience.
Minimum of six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience at the leadership level in communication, public relations, crisis communication, media relations, or related professional experiences.
Advanced and refined written and oral communications skills.
A proven track record of developing and executing communications plans successfully.
Refined skill in media relations across various media platforms.
Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships with diverse groups.
Demonstrated skill in sensitive, respectful, and effective communications.
Skills demonstrating a leadership style that is responsive, accessible, and collaborative.
Unquestionable integrity, vision, flexibility, and sense of humor.
Demonstrated skill at successful goal completion in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
Knowledge of communication, community relations, public relations, and crisis communication.
Experience with developing and managing integrated communications campaigns.
A persuasive communicator skilled in crafting inspiring messages.
Demonstrated proficiency with planning, scheduling, executing, and managing major projects.
Strong strategic thinker with understanding of economic and public policy landscapes.
Ability to quickly understand and distill complex issues.
Work Schedule8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Telework Eligible?:
Yes
Essential Personnel?:
Yes
Job Posted Date04/19/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
For Best Consideration:
05/07/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Cover letters should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.
For best consideration, applications should be received by May 7, 2024. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.
BenefitsFCC offers a generous benefits package including medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employees and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more.
Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.
Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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