What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications- College of Behavioral Health Sciences position at Mediabistro?
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number20121663Staff
Working TitleDirector of Communications- College of Behavioral Health Sciences
Pay RateSalary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience.
Employment CategoryAdministrative / Professional
Regular / TemporaryRegular
If temporary, list duration
Type of AppointmentFiscal
Contract Period12 month
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Behavioral & Health Sciences (CoBHS), responsible for leading CoBHS marketing / communication initiatives. This includes serving on the college's leadership team, constructing the CoBHS communications plan and marketing budget, supporting student recruitment efforts, managing social media accounts, as well as preparing press releases and promotional materials.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop in consultation with the Dean the College communications plan.Monitor and allocate the college annual marketing budget;Develop and manage social media accounts;Prepare promotional materials in support of the college's advancement, student recruitment, and promotional efforts;Manage public relations efforts;Act as the college liaison to the APSU Office of Public Relations and Marketing;Develop relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external to advance the CoBHS mission and bring attention to the departments and programs within CoBHS.Create and supervise a content team to increase the CoBHS presence in social media;Establish brand "voice" and messaging and ensure consistency across the college.Perform other related duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge / SkillKnowledge of effective marketing / public relations strategiesAbility to think strategically and make budget allocation decisions in support of strategic goals.Ability to design and prepare effective promotional materialsAbility to work closely with others and respond to requests.Ability to post effective content on multiple social media outlets.Physical Requirements
Light Work : Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objectsRequired Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or related fields.Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in marketing / public relations / communications.
Posting Detail Information
Open Date01 / 29 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to modify your application after it has been submitted.
Please provide direct links or attach examples of marketing / public relations / communications work you have produced.
