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Position Summary Purpose:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting the mission of Mott Community College through effective coordination of communications methods and implementation of public relations strategies to ensure positive representation of the College, by performing public information activities which portray the College in a favorable light to its target audiences: prospective and current students; administrators, faculty and staff; the media and the general public.
Scope:
The Communications Specialist coordinates media relations efforts, working in partnership with the Executive Director, Marketing & Communications, who develops and leads the media relations strategy for the College. The Communications Specialist translates the College’s strategic plans into increased visibility for the institution by developing and executing a comprehensive media relations effort to publicize the activities, events, programs, faculty, staff and students of the College. The Communications Specialist is also responsible for enhancing the College’s image, by cultivating solid relationships with local, regional and national media, partnerships within the community, business and government and other higher educational institutions.
Dimension:
The Communications Specialist works closely with the various academic divisions and departments at the College, including the President’s Office, Academic Affairs, Student Services and Administration, Continuing Education, and the College’s extensions and satellite locations, to ensure that the media relations program supports the College’s overall mission and strategic goals. Serving as the College’s primary public relations writer and direct liaison between Mott Community College and various communications media, the Communications Specialist publicizes, promotes and provides information about the College, overseeing production of a broad range of College publications and external communications.
Supervisory Responsibility:
No supervisory responsibility.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
Three years’ experience in a public relations and/or journalistic environment.
Excellent research, interviewing, writing, editing and proofreading skills, including knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style guidelines.
Experience in developing social media strategies and managing a successful social media initiative.
Consummate communication skills, with working knowledge of journalism, media relations and general public information techniques and practices.
Ability to organize resources and establish priorities when gathering information and communicating key messages to the media and to various internal and external audiences is necessary.
Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as a member of a cross-functional team, demonstrating a capacity to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the College.
Keen time management and organizational skills; must be self-motivated with an ability to develop and follow through on projects while handling multiple assignments with timelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills, demonstrating ability to make good judgment calls and sound decisions.
Awareness of the importance for maintaining confidentiality and exercising sensitivity in matters and situations that warrant heightened discretion.
The employee must be able to move about 1/3 of the time and be stationary about 2/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
Constantly operates a computer.
Constantly communicates with people in person, on the phone, and online.
40 hours, plus additional hours as required. The individual in this position must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will occasionally include evenings and weekends.
As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.
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Click here
to view our benefits summary.
Position Summary Purpose:
The Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting the mission of Mott Community College through effective coordination of communications methods and implementation of public relations strategies to ensure positive representation of the College, by performing public information activities which portray the College in a favorable light to its target audiences: prospective and current students; administrators, faculty and staff; the media and the general public.
Scope:
The Communications Specialist coordinates media relations efforts, working in partnership with the Executive Director, Marketing & Communications, who develops and leads the media relations strategy for the College. The Communications Specialist translates the College’s strategic plans into increased visibility for the institution by developing and executing a comprehensive media relations effort to publicize the activities, events, programs, faculty, staff and students of the College. The Communications Specialist is also responsible for enhancing the College’s image, by cultivating solid relationships with local, regional and national media, partnerships within the community, business and government and other higher educational institutions.
Dimension:
The Communications Specialist works closely with the various academic divisions and departments at the College, including the President’s Office, Academic Affairs, Student Services and Administration, Continuing Education, and the College’s extensions and satellite locations, to ensure that the media relations program supports the College’s overall mission and strategic goals. Serving as the College’s primary public relations writer and direct liaison between Mott Community College and various communications media, the Communications Specialist publicizes, promotes and provides information about the College, overseeing production of a broad range of College publications and external communications.
Supervisory Responsibility:
No supervisory responsibility.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
Three years’ experience in a public relations and/or journalistic environment.
Excellent research, interviewing, writing, editing and proofreading skills, including knowledge of Associated Press (AP) style guidelines.
Experience in developing social media strategies and managing a successful social media initiative.
Consummate communication skills, with working knowledge of journalism, media relations and general public information techniques and practices.
Ability to organize resources and establish priorities when gathering information and communicating key messages to the media and to various internal and external audiences is necessary.
Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to work as a member of a cross-functional team, demonstrating a capacity to work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the College.
Keen time management and organizational skills; must be self-motivated with an ability to develop and follow through on projects while handling multiple assignments with timelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills, demonstrating ability to make good judgment calls and sound decisions.
Awareness of the importance for maintaining confidentiality and exercising sensitivity in matters and situations that warrant heightened discretion.
The employee must be able to move about 1/3 of the time and be stationary about 2/3 of the time. S/he is required to be mobile around campus for participant involvement/activities.
Constantly operates a computer.
Constantly communicates with people in person, on the phone, and online.
40 hours, plus additional hours as required. The individual in this position must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will occasionally include evenings and weekends.
As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0024. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0373. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, (810) 762-0191.
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