DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email [email protected].
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Position Information
Job Title
Public Relations and Communications Specialist
Campus
Ankeny Campus
Job Number
25-A32
Employment Date
As soon as possible.
Job Category
Administrative/Professional Positions
Application & Position Contact Information
Human Resources at (515) 964-6479 or [email protected] for information concerning the application process. Todd Jones at 515-964-6242 or [email protected] for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Information
Starting salary: $65,412 – $76,955
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The starting salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Pay Grade: AL
Job Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day administration of DMACC’s public relations program that includes promoting and managing the reputation and image of the college. The position will use all forms of media and communications channels monitoring trends and best practices of current PR principals.
Essential Functions
Lead and manage the College’s external PR activities that result in a positive reputation for the College, through: being a leader in developing PR strategy, researching and writing stories, including news releases, public service announcements, feature stories, web articles and other promotions generating campus and college-wide stories, pitch stories to broadcast, print, web, trade and national media when applicable. Establish and maintain strong relationships with web, print and broadcast media and be sensitive to their needs/deadlines. Assure that all appropriate media and DMACC interests are served.
Coordinate internal communications that includes tactics to support strong one-College brand; including the DMACC Daily, campus communications to staff and faculty, populate stories on the marketing website.
Contribute to Twitter, DMACC’s official social media channel for news and announcements and contribute to news shared on DMACC’s LinkedIn page. Responsibilities include posting to this communications channel for news and announcements, growing opinion leader relationships on this channel and when possible engaging reaction and monitoring.
Provide PR counsel to programs and departments across the College who want to make a public announcement or improve enrollment through PR. This includes coordinating media visits/contacts with College representatives by scheduling interviews, identifying participants and preparing background/ information materials for reporters. This also includes managing DMACC’s speaker’s bureau.
Manage media and PR tracking by having the media lists updated, providing PR value reports, helping to manage DMACC’s PR photo archive system, etc. Meet and collaborate with digital content coordinator. Stay current on latest PR/media relations trends and techniques.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations or marketing.
Three years of broadcast/print news reporting or public relations experience in PR agency or corporate PR.
Strong writing and proofreading skills and a working knowledge of news profession.
Knowledge of AP (Associated Press) Style.
Experience utilizing Adobe Photoshop.
Photo experience, including traditional digital camera and mobile devices.
Ability to plan, organize and manage time.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of current social media and media monitoring software applications.
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in communications related field.
APR industry designation.
Demonstrated ability to function autonomously with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements
Constant:
Occasional:
Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.
Physical Demand Category
Light
Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test
N/A
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, day hours.
Posting Date
11/07/2024
Deadline for Submitting Applications
11/20/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at 515-964-6301 or by email [email protected].
THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
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Nondiscrimination Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement:
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment), and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure (HR3010). Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6857, [email protected]. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S Ankeny, Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515-964-6216, [email protected]. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1576, fax 312-730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email [email protected].
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