Communications and College Relations Specialist (HEOa)
POSITION DETAILS

• In collaboration with the CPS Associate Director develop annual marketing and recruitment initiatives that aim to increase student enrollment and accomplish the missions and goals of CPS and course revenues through highly strategic marketing and recruitment campaigns.

• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships, external relations, and collaborations with community leaders, NYC agencies, civic and community-based organizations, and local businesses to promote certificate programs and build brand awareness with diverse communities, including various ethnic and immigrant groups.

• Work with CPS Associate Director and budgeting staff to develop, align campaign with, and execute revenue growth strategies, with a principal focus on partnerships. Monitor job market, student feedback, community training needs, demands and trends.

• Assistant and coordinate with the Associate Director and program staff on improving the CPS brand and CPS public image within the CUNY system, continuing education networks on social media outlets and traditional media outlets (radio, print and broadcasting).

• Align website design and promotional campaigns with CUNY and CPS objectives and strategy. Optimize existing flyers and develop new ones and other programs materials, such as e-newsletters using Canvas and Mail Chimp.

• Assist the CPS Associate Director in developing a portfolio of Power Point presentations for community engagement and workshops, external relations, and direct outreach.

• Assist the CPS Associate Director in developing creating a process improvement and evaluation methodology to measure effectiveness of marketing strategy, community outreach, and partnerships

• Work on multiple, concurrent engagements and provide regular updates to CPS leadership and staff, as well external partners and CCNY programs and departments

• Optimize use of CPS mailing lists, CUNY electronic platforms for information and communication with applicants, teachers and staff

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience.
CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW
Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with external entities and communities, representing the College's positions and interests

• Serves as a liaison to one or more external organizations, representing the College and building working relationships with the leadership of these organizations
• Plans and implements communications campaigns, working with publications staff
• Develops an understanding of the concerns of external organizations and communicates these to appropriate College management
• Plans public activities and contributes to marketing of College activities and programs to external groups
• With College publications and editorial personnel, plans, writes, and produces publicity materials and other external communications
• May maintain relationships with media representatives
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Communications and College Relations Specialist
CUNY TITLE
Higher Education Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary Range: $70,238 - $82,928.Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.
Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.
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• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Applications including the following must be uploaded as a single PDF to the CUNYfirst job application website:
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with reviews of resumes to begin October 4, 2024.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
28911
Location
City College of New York