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NC State University

Departmental Communications Manager

NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Position Overview Working Title:

Departmental Communications Manager

Department:

Engineering Communications

Anticipated Hiring Range:

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; additional hours as needed

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.0 (40 hours/week)

Appointment:

12‑Month Recurring

Department Overview Engineering has been central to NC State since its founding in 1887. Today, we’re proud to be one of the nation’s top public colleges of engineering, home to more than 12,500 students, over 400 faculty and a wide array of programs, research centers and industry partnerships. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized in their fields. The College offers 18 bachelor’s, 21 master’s and 13 doctoral degrees on campus through its nine core departments and three affiliated departments. In addition, our 2+2 programs serve students across the state with programs at UNC‑Asheville, Craven Community College in Havelock, NC, and UNC‑Wilmington, and our Engineering Online program offers 16 master’s degree programs to anyone in the world. Our focus is on meeting our present‑day and future global challenges through education, discovery, innovation and outreach. Our cutting‑edge research and education programs provide the knowledge and workforce to fuel the future of our state, nation and world. The College of Engineering is a research powerhouse‑with almost $260 M in research expenditures in the last year.

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Key Responsibilities Departmental Communications & Staff Management (40%)

The Communications Manager oversees marketing and communications staff that primarily supports four individual academic departments in the College of Engineering, in addition to specialist support needs (including videography, writing, digital media and social media management) across the college. This position ensures consistent project management and resource sharing within the scope of the assigned departments, prioritizes requests and needs, ensures consistent service to the academic departments, and supports high‑touch content creation and event communication needs.

Strategic Communications & Brand Enhancement (20%)

This area focuses on identifying and deploying specialist support (e.g., videography, writing, digital media, social media management) for projects that enhance the reputation and brand alignment of the academic programs and research activities. This includes promotion for flagship lecture series, support of philanthropic engagement, digital marketing, and recruitment communications.

Planning, Assessment, & Reporting (10%)

The manager will assist in the development of annual communications plans and calendars in alignment with department and college strategic priorities. The manager will develop measures for tracking and reporting the results of communication outreach efforts for each department along with departmental communicators and will have a good understanding of their assigned departments’ mission and priorities to ensure effective communication across varied audiences, and assess effectiveness to adjust strategies as needed.

Other Responsibilities

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

This recruitment will fill TWO positions.

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

Excellent reporting and writing skills.

Experience with photography and video production, and graphic design.

Basic knowledge of multiple social media platforms, Adobe Creative Cloud, and WordPress.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with technical and scientific writing.

Experience with coordinating communications for academic programs.

Experience in storytelling to varied audiences.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid NC Driver’s License required

Application Requirements Applicant Documents: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Contact Information for References

EEO Statement NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degrees 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.

Contact Information NC STATE UNIVERSITY RALEIGH, NC 27695 PHONE: (919) 515‑2011 EMAIL: workatncstate@ncsu.edu

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Contact Information for References

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