BRCC - Chief Community Engagement Officer

BRCC - Chief Community Engagement OfficerJob no : 494795Closes : Work Type : Staff Full-TimeLocations : Baton Rouge, LACategories : Administration

This position is located at Baton Rouge Community College

The Chief Community Engagement Officer reports directly to the Chancellor and serves as principal executive support, leading Public Relations, Strategy, and Community Affairs. This role involves designing and overseeing executive-level initiatives, ensuring execution, and tracking high-level projects.

College : BRCC

Department : Chancellor's Office

Type of Appointment :   Full time - Regular

Salary : Will be commensurate with education and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential Duties :

35% Public Relations & Communication :

• Provide leadership of the Office of Public Relations
• Represents and serves as the liaison for the Chancellor’s Initiatives with various internal and external stakeholders as directed.
• Manages correspondence for the Chancellor’s office to ensure prompt and efficient communication, including drafting, editing, and reviewing the Chancellor’s remarks, correspondence, presentations, and announcements to faculty, staff, and others.
• Represent the Chancellor at key meetings and events and with the media when necessary.
• Prepare presentations, speeches, and other communication materials for the Chancellor.
• Facilitates organizational communications, public involvement, education, and community relations initiatives.
• Guides communication initiatives and community relations efforts to foster community support.
• Monitors and analyzes public opinion and media coverage, providing strategic recommendations to enhance BRCC’s reputation.
• Responses to inquiries received in the Chancellor's office. Addresses, coordinates, and delegates to the appropriate department for resolution

30% Strategic Support :

30% Community Affairs :

5% Perform other duties as assigned by the Chancellor.

Required Education :  Bachelor's in a relevant field such as communications, public relations, public administration, political science or a related discipline.

Required Experience :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Leadership Skills :

Strong leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing and developing teams.

Ability to inspire and motivate teams towards common goals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Strategic thinker who can translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives.

Strategic Planning :

Experience in strategic planning and execution, including aligning organizational objectives with external relations strategies.

Ability to identify key stakeholders and cultivate strategic partnerships to advance organizational goals.

Adaptability and Resilience :

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, navigating complex organizational structures and political landscapes.

Demonstrated resilience in overcoming challenges and setbacks with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Innovative Thinking :

Creative thinker with the ability to ideate and implement innovative initiatives to enhance the organization's presence and impact within the industry.

Collaboration and Teamwork :

Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and campuses, fostering synergies between communication, government relations, and strategic development teams.

Preferred Education :  Master's degree in a relevant field such as communications, public relations, public administration, political science or a related discipline.

Preferred Experience :

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Benefits :  As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCTCS has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Application Deadline : Applications will be accepted and position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions : Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter that addresses the outlined responsibilities, a resume, transcript, and the names and contact information for three professional / work-related references.

In accordance with LCTCS Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. BRCC participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. BRCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.