Director of Communications

Posting Number : PG193544EP

PG193544EP

Internal Recruitment :

Working Title :

Director of Communications

Anticipated Hiring Range :

$80,000 - $95,000

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday, 8 : 30 am - 4 : 30 pm (Hybrid schedule available)

Job Location : Raleigh, NC

Raleigh, NC

Department : Belk Center

Belk Center

About the Department :

About the Belk Center Create. Convene. Catalyze. The Belk Center was created to support North Carolina’s 58 community colleges through practice-based research, leadership development and dynamic collaboration with national and state-level postsecondary stakeholders.

Building upon the pioneering work of W. Dallas Herring and Ed Boone, we have strengthened our efforts to support all 58 colleges in the North Carolina Community College System by developing a national model and a pipeline of talented N.

C. community college leaders ultimately strengthening North Carolina’s economic vitality.

In recent years, like many other states across the country, North Carolina has been challenged with a leadership shortage in the community college system.

But, thanks to generous funding from the John M. Belk Endowment, the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research will continue to serve North Carolina’s community colleges by creating tools, convening leaders, and catalyzing social and economic mobility for learners creating stronger, more resilient communities.

About the NC State College of Education As one of the nation’s top-ranked public colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.

The college’s faculty are widely recognized thought leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading.

They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships;

and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant-active.

They are engaged in over 160 active projects totaling more than $115 million with a three-year average of $26 million in grants awarded, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation.

In FY22, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $15.9 million.

The college has over 1,800 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.

D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments : Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education;

and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants.

The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation.

The college has over 17,000 living alumni, with over 5,000 working in public schools in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem-solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world.

NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research, and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people.

Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest, and experience would enable them to support the university.

Essential Job Duties :

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research at NC State University is seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications Director.

This role is crucial in shaping the Center’s voice and amplifying its impact through strategic communication and outreach.

You’ll develop and implement communication plans in partnership with Center leadership, create engaging content, and manage our online presence.

Your efforts will enhance the Center’s visibility and foster relationships with media partners and statewide and national organizations, making a significant impact on our mission to support community college leadership and research.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Develop and execute strategic outreach and communication plans
• Create and manage content for press releases, publications, videos, newsletters, and social media
• Oversee the Center’s website, online publications, and social media platforms
• Engage with media partners and distribute news releases
• Develop internal communication plans and maintain the internal CRM database
• Collaborate with project leads and national partners to disseminate information and highlight collaborative work
• Support and organize signature events for the Belk Center

Other Responsibilities :

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity;

or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications :

• Experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Knowledge of journalistic principles and techniques for disseminating information to a broad audience.
• Superb writing skills, with ability to convey accurate, persuasive messages to a general audience as well as targeted stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment, with ability to prioritize among competing goals, and to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent design and word processing skills; Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Canva, Wordpress and major social media outlets.
• Demonstrated planning expertise and ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide the investment of human and other resources to help achieve goals.
• Comfort presenting to groups, facilitating collaborative work, operating across lines of difference, and developing relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the field of higher education and community colleges more specifically.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 5-10+ years of experience in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders including colleges, state and local education agencies, funding agencies, and foundations.
• Experience working with research publications
• Experience working in a postsecondary environment
• Familiarity with multimedia layout and design

Required License(s) or Certification(s) :

N / A

Valid NC Driver's License required :

Commercial Driver's License required :

Job Open Date : 07 / 23 / 2024

07 / 23 / 2024

Anticipated Close Date :

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Position Number : 00110941

00110941

Position Type : EHRA Non-Faculty

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 40 hours / week) :

1.00

Appointment : 12 Month Recurring

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather :

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events :

Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Department ID :

134001 - Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research

AA / EEO :

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.