Position: Communications and College Relations Manager - Higher Education Associate

Internal Posting

Managerial and Professional

PVN #: MP-16606

Closing Date: 11/09/09

Department: JSM Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies/ School of Professional Studies

Description:

The Joseph S. Murphy Institute for Worker Education and Labor Studies is a collaboration between the University and New York City labor unions, for the purpose of serving the educational, policy and research needs of unions and their members. The Institute is comprised of two centers. The mission of the Center for Worker Education is to: 1) offer undergraduate and graduate programs to working adult students and union members; 2) expand access to colleges throughout the CUNY system; and 3) partner with labor unions and employers to address training and education needs of union members. The Center Labor, Community, and Policy studies conducts research, offers leadership development programs, hosts forums and national conferences, publishes articles, books and a national labor journal to promote debate on issues critical to labor’s future and its policy role.

The Communications Specialist will report to the Director of the Institute and will be responsible for internal and external communications. This position establishes and maintains communication and ongoing working relationships with outside organizations and manages the design, implementation, and management of communications to support College visibility and recognition. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Represents the College to a portfolio of external organizations.
• Plans and implements communications campaigns, working with publications staff.
• Applies an understanding of the concerns of external organizations to develop short- and long-range plans to advance the College’s position and support community/public identified needs.
• Plans and implements major activities such as conferences, collaborative partnerships, and educational programs to support identified needs and issues.
• Identifies and develops new audiences and communities to further the mission of the College.
• Develops and implements advertising and communications campaigns, working with publications and editorial personnel.
• Maintain relationships with media representatives.
• Develops and implements web-based strategy for promoting the Institute’s activities and services.
• Prepares internal and external communications (student newsletter, updates for legislators, briefings for advisory board, etc).
• Performs related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in communications and marketing
• Experience with multimedia, including web and audio pod casting
• Editorial experience
• Excellent presentation, written and oral communications skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work effectively with outside partners.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, demanding, and complex work environment, carry out complex assignments and adapt to changing situations and priorities.

Salary Range: $66,042 - $79,902

FLSA Status: Exempt

Please submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, plus a resume and contact information for three professional references by the above closing date to:

Murphy Institute, CUNY
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Attn: Communications and College Relations Manager

Via email:
murphyinstitute@sps.cuny.edu
Please indicate position in subject line.

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