External Communications Coordinator and Assistant to the Associate Dean

Description

This position will serve three major purposes:  1) To represent the College of Education and Human Development with external stakeholders, including government officers and legislators, who work closely with professions represented in CEHD; 2) To prepare and disseminate digital and hard copy materials promoting the College and the activities of the faculty; and 3) To support the work of the office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development

Duties & Responsibilities

Assistant to the Associate Dean for Research & Faculty Development

• Attend and take minutes at Research Council meetings, and provide support for the Council’s activities
• Triage scheduling and other requests to the ADRFD, manage office and communication duties
• Track award notices, budgets, appointments and other action coming from the ADRFD office

External Relationship Development

• Identify and establish relationships with key stakeholders in Education, Human Services, ND State Legislature and other relevant bodies;
• Learn about upcoming regional and national trends in fields represented in CEHD and demonstrate the role of CEHD to meet accompanying needs;
• Work with UND’s Marketing and Communications personnel to ensure that CEHD is represented in appropriate conversations related to education in professional fields relevant to CEHD students.

External Communications

• Develop and distribute outreach materials to external audiences (CADREI, alumni etc)
• Work with Associate Dean of Research & Faculty Development to promote the College and faculty accomplishments
• Develop and maintain blog and web-based content as assigned
• Contribute to and oversee social media presence, in conjunction with internal communications staff
• Serve as liaison with the Director of Communications and Planning in the Office of the Provost as needed.

General Support Activities

• Contribute to effective College functioning as assigned or selected
• Complete correspondence and respond to inquiries in a timely manner

Required Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken language
• Ability to form effective relationships with others via telephone or face-to-face visits
• Ability to work effectively with students in both online and in-person communications
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty from range of disciplines
• Ability to work as member of a team

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree in an appropriate field, or an Associate degree and three years of directly related work
• Work experience in a public-facing position
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in communications, education, or related field
• Experience with or ability to learn to use WordPress or similar publishing tools

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$38,000+ commensurate with experience, exempt

Work Schedule/Start Date

40 hours per week/November 16, 2021

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.