NKU Graduate Education is hiring: Manager, Communication, Events, and Administra

Position Information

Working Title: Manager, Communication, Events, and Administration

Department: College of Informatics

Compensation Title: Mgr. of Comm., Events, and Admin., COI

Position Number: 30027025

Position Status: Regular

Work Schedule: NKU’s standard working hours are 8:15 – 4:30. This position will occasionally require work outside those hours.

Hours per Week: 37.5

Months per Year: 12

Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for managing communications, marketing strategy, outreach coordination, and planning/managing external events for the College of Informatics. The role supports the College’s visibility, student recruitment, and community partnerships, and reports to the Director of Informatics Outreach. This position plays a vital role in executing the College’s strategic outreach initiatives and elevating its profile in the community and region.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the Dean, Director of Informatics Outreach, and the college leadership team to ensure the communications and marketing of the College are consistent, strategic, and aligned with broader outreach goals. Liaise with NKU Marketing and Communications to elevate visibility.
• Manage and update content on the website, execute college social media, and craft and disseminate other communication channels consistently, ensuring alignment with college and university messaging.
• Craft the design and production of printed and digital materials for external stakeholders, donors, partners, recruitment activities, and any events as needed.
• Coordinate outreach event logistics in collaboration with the Director of Informatics Outreach. Support K-12 programs, events, community showcases, and COI engagement in regional initiatives. Manage event spaces (e.g., Griffin Hall), virtual/hybrid delivery, and support needs.
• Collaborate with the Schools, Centers, and the Director of Informatics Outreach to develop stories and content that highlight informatics outreach initiatives, experiential learning, student success, and community partnerships.
• Support development and implementation of outreach-focused communication campaigns that promote faculty, student, and college engagement with industry, education, and nonprofit partners.
• Maintain and communicate the college calendar of events, ensuring reliable internal communications and collaboration across the College and other university units.
• Assist with tracking, documentation, and reporting of outreach and event outcomes to support assessment and strategic planning in collaboration with the Director of Informatics Outreach.
• Contribute to cross-functional planning meetings related to outreach and community engagement. Participate in college leadership meetings as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree – No particular major of study is required.

Preference will be given to someone with experience managing events and messaging, as well as social media experience.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education: Minimum Experience 1 year

Salary: $42,549

Minimum Pay Grade: S70

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number: 2025S2263

Job Open Date: 09/11/2025

Job Close Date:

Quick Link: https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15078

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