What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Director of Public Affairs - Public Affairs/ Chancellor's Office - Central Services position at Yosemite Community College District?

District Director of Public Affairs - Public Affairs / Chancellor's Office - Central Services

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE : Thursday, January 2nd, 2025 at 11 : 59 P.M.

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Position Information

Job Title : District Director of Public Affairs - Public Affairs / Chancellor's Office - Central Services

Site : Yosemite Community College District / Central Services

Salary Range : Management Salary Schedule (2024-2025) Range 35 : $8,628 to $10,972 monthly or $8,873 to $11,217 monthly with an earned Doctorate.

The District currently pays for health options for the employee and dependents. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Position Summary Information

DEFINITION : Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, and oversees the activities and operations of the District’s Public Affairs office that incorporates public information / communication, media, legislative and community relations, marketing and other special projects; provides leadership in areas related to communications with various constituencies and the public.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED : Receives general administrative direction from the District Chancellor. Provides direct supervision to professional and other administrative support staff, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Education : Equivalent to possession of a Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
Experience : Four years of increasingly responsible community relations / public information experience in a governmental setting with legislative and intergovernmental experience or in a position with significant responsibility with contacts with the private sector and / or government.

Knowledge of :

Governance structure, policies, and operations of a community college.

Institutional policies and procedures, rules, regulations, organizational structure, and the legal environment within which community colleges operate.

Principles, practices, and processes related to administration, legislation, law, business partnerships, media, and publications.

Techniques and practices of community involvement, community participation, public education, and economic development impact of college resources.

Principles, practices, and processes of governmental and legislative affairs.

Ability to :

Articulate the mission and value of community colleges to numerous public constituencies.

Plan, organize, and administer a variety of complex projects.

Provide oversight, monitoring, and assessment of business partnerships.

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with representatives of government, business and industry, media, public agencies, and other community leaders.

Write and edit high-quality internal and external documents and publications.

Communicate effectively; possess excellent communication (writing and speaking) skills.

Promote the District’s values of inclusiveness, tolerance, and respect.

Work well with all segments of a diverse college community; demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

Create and maintain documents, including using computers, graphics software, and standard office software.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

Plan, direct, manage, and oversee staff, activities, and operations of the District’s Public Affairs office.

Represent the District Board of Trustees and Chancellor to local media, including preparation of news releases.

Work with both colleges of the District on media matters and Public Information Officers.

Develop, produce, and distribute internal staff newsletters and other communication pieces.

Coordinate and maintain the Chancellor’s Office website content.

Advise Chancellor on public relations opportunities and concerns.

Prepare or edit written documents, publications, and presentations produced by the Chancellor’s Office and other Central Services offices.

Assist in the development and compilation of the Central Services’ Comprehensive Educational Master Plan and District Strategic Plan.

Participate in college and District committees, events, staff development, and meetings as determined by the Chancellor.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certificates :

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Typical Working Conditions :

Work is generally performed in a standard office environment.

Work may require occasional evening and weekend hours.

APPLICANT INFORMATION :

Applications are accepted online only at : YCCD Recruitment Website.

SELECTION PROCEDURES :

YCCD Administrative online application

Resume

Personal letter of interest

Federal law requires the District to employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Salary : $24,408

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