western governors university
Atlanta, Georgia
Current WGU employees must submit their internal application before 1/27/2021 to be considered for the position. Position Summary Increasing the academic organization's presence beyond its current realm of influence, this position reaches out to segments affecting higher education and manages those relationships to the University's strategic advantage. This role creates relationship management strategies to better inform discussions by collecting and managing data relating to external communications and creating actionable intelligence that furthers strategic relationships and synergies among University Departments. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Overarching Responsibilities: Supervises the work of a team to drive the unique strategy of the Department engaging in academic outreach efforts; Engages the current workforce and other interested practitioners-within the boundary of a specific function-in the global story of how high-quality higher education changes the lives of people and families; in particular how WGU's growth, success, and innovation has led to these developments; Create, cultivate, and disseminate stories through journals (including the Journal of Competency-based Education ), blogs, books, and other strategic media to further validate credentials earned via CBE; Remains knowledgeable of the legal structure (multi-national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations) and trends within higher education; Identifies and integrates best practices into the department's knowledge base and practices; and Work through a team of professionals-ensuring efficient use of the university's human, physical, and fiscal resources-to engage with associations, membership agencies, conferences, meetings, gatherings, and/or other groups through presence, participation, and strategic interactions; Build and manage external relationships with donor organizations and internal relationships with staff, faculty, and key contacts for strategic and operational initiatives to create additional funding streams for enhancing the capacity of internal operations; Oversee grant writing, develop effective letters of inquiry, grant proposals, acknowledgment letters, progress and stewardship reports, and other forms of communication and manage strategic deadlines for competing opportunities; Required Education and Experience An earned graduate degree (doctorate preferred) in a writing-intensive field (e.g., Communication, English, History, Law, or Policy) from an accredited college or university, Minimum of seven years of experience in a highly regulated environment (higher education regulation preferred) with a minimum of ten years in management positions (experience with remote teams preferred), and Prior management of simultaneous presence strategies and communication strategies with conferences, associations, and professional groups; and Required Skills Technological competence with MS Office suite (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Office 360); and experience with database management to organize multi-faceted work (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Smartsheet Superb communication skills as evidenced by a record of publications, presentations, and peer reviews; and Interpersonal relationship skills (social-emotional intelligence) of confidence, focus, ethics, and accountability as demonstrated by checks with multiple layers of references. Respond quickly to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines Preferred Qualifications A robust record of publications. Relevant examples may include publications such as a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles, five edited book chapters, and two full-length manuscripts (i.e., book or dissertation) History of presenting to professional audiences with a preference for presentations to Higher Education audiences Experience working in high-stakes, tight-deadline fields (e.g., newsrooms, disaster/emergency situations, end-of-life care); Bi-lingual (writing and speaking) in Spanish Private / Professional Function: Participation in a management capacity with professional organizations (e.g., committee leadership, board membership). Prior accountability/oversight of an academic publishing organization with accountability for sourcing, contracting, editing, and publishing multiple items each month. Valid/active Certified Grant Writer (American Grant Writers Association) or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE); Receipt of (recognition) awards from multiple organizations for quality, results, and/or process improvements; and An overall portfolio of over $25M in funds raised through foundation relationships. Prior management of foundation relationships with at least 10 funded projects-three of which must have been $1M or more; and Participation in grant applications to at least five of the following foundations or a branch of the United States Government: Carnegie, Dell, Ford, Hewlett, Gates, Lumina, Mac, Mott, Strada, Wallace, and Walton Special Requirements Travel will occur up to 40% of the time with some seasonality. Work on nights and weekends may be necessary to complete the tasks of this position. Competencies Required Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and accurately; Able to lead diverse teams and engage full cooperation across multiple departments and groups; Exceptional attention to detail and able to meet all required deadlines; Able to collaborate with other departments to ensure project success; Work well within a team but be independent enough to work well alone (previous experience working in remote positions is preferred for remote candidates); Able to adapt quickly and easily to change; and Able to work equally well across the university's colleges as needed. Optional cover letter We want every candidate to do their very best throughout their entire career search with WGU. Your resume will no doubt have amazing facts and details and we know it will be impossible to add every amazing accomplishment to your resume. We want to give you an opportunity to tell us about a few specific areas that are germane to this Senior Manager of Academic Outreach opening. To that end, we are encouraging every candidate to tell us about your achievements in an organized cover letter. Here is what we are looking for: Briefly review the most relevant presentations that you have given to professional audiences Explore your record in publishing articles, books, opinions, etc. A cover letter is not required; we simply offer this opportunity to interested candidates who want to better help us understand their achievements. #LI-TM1
Current WGU employees must submit their internal application before 1/27/2021 to be considered for the position. Position Summary Increasing the academic organization's presence beyond its current realm of influence, this position reaches out to segments affecting higher education and manages those relationships to the University's strategic advantage. This role creates relationship management strategies to better inform discussions by collecting and managing data relating to external communications and creating actionable intelligence that furthers strategic relationships and synergies among University Departments. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Overarching Responsibilities: Supervises the work of a team to drive the unique strategy of the Department engaging in academic outreach efforts; Engages the current workforce and other interested practitioners-within the boundary of a specific function-in the global story of how high-quality higher education changes the lives of people and families; in particular how WGU's growth, success, and innovation has led to these developments; Create, cultivate, and disseminate stories through journals (including the Journal of Competency-based Education ), blogs, books, and other strategic media to further validate credentials earned via CBE; Remains knowledgeable of the legal structure (multi-national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations) and trends within higher education; Identifies and integrates best practices into the department's knowledge base and practices; and Work through a team of professionals-ensuring efficient use of the university's human, physical, and fiscal resources-to engage with associations, membership agencies, conferences, meetings, gatherings, and/or other groups through presence, participation, and strategic interactions; Build and manage external relationships with donor organizations and internal relationships with staff, faculty, and key contacts for strategic and operational initiatives to create additional funding streams for enhancing the capacity of internal operations; Oversee grant writing, develop effective letters of inquiry, grant proposals, acknowledgment letters, progress and stewardship reports, and other forms of communication and manage strategic deadlines for competing opportunities; Required Education and Experience An earned graduate degree (doctorate preferred) in a writing-intensive field (e.g., Communication, English, History, Law, or Policy) from an accredited college or university, Minimum of seven years of experience in a highly regulated environment (higher education regulation preferred) with a minimum of ten years in management positions (experience with remote teams preferred), and Prior management of simultaneous presence strategies and communication strategies with conferences, associations, and professional groups; and Required Skills Technological competence with MS Office suite (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Office 360); and experience with database management to organize multi-faceted work (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, Smartsheet Superb communication skills as evidenced by a record of publications, presentations, and peer reviews; and Interpersonal relationship skills (social-emotional intelligence) of confidence, focus, ethics, and accountability as demonstrated by checks with multiple layers of references. Respond quickly to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines Preferred Qualifications A robust record of publications. Relevant examples may include publications such as a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles, five edited book chapters, and two full-length manuscripts (i.e., book or dissertation) History of presenting to professional audiences with a preference for presentations to Higher Education audiences Experience working in high-stakes, tight-deadline fields (e.g., newsrooms, disaster/emergency situations, end-of-life care); Bi-lingual (writing and speaking) in Spanish Private / Professional Function: Participation in a management capacity with professional organizations (e.g., committee leadership, board membership). Prior accountability/oversight of an academic publishing organization with accountability for sourcing, contracting, editing, and publishing multiple items each month. Valid/active Certified Grant Writer (American Grant Writers Association) or Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE); Receipt of (recognition) awards from multiple organizations for quality, results, and/or process improvements; and An overall portfolio of over $25M in funds raised through foundation relationships. Prior management of foundation relationships with at least 10 funded projects-three of which must have been $1M or more; and Participation in grant applications to at least five of the following foundations or a branch of the United States Government: Carnegie, Dell, Ford, Hewlett, Gates, Lumina, Mac, Mott, Strada, Wallace, and Walton Special Requirements Travel will occur up to 40% of the time with some seasonality. Work on nights and weekends may be necessary to complete the tasks of this position. Competencies Required Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and accurately; Able to lead diverse teams and engage full cooperation across multiple departments and groups; Exceptional attention to detail and able to meet all required deadlines; Able to collaborate with other departments to ensure project success; Work well within a team but be independent enough to work well alone (previous experience working in remote positions is preferred for remote candidates); Able to adapt quickly and easily to change; and Able to work equally well across the university's colleges as needed. Optional cover letter We want every candidate to do their very best throughout their entire career search with WGU. Your resume will no doubt have amazing facts and details and we know it will be impossible to add every amazing accomplishment to your resume. We want to give you an opportunity to tell us about a few specific areas that are germane to this Senior Manager of Academic Outreach opening. To that end, we are encouraging every candidate to tell us about your achievements in an organized cover letter. Here is what we are looking for: Briefly review the most relevant presentations that you have given to professional audiences Explore your record in publishing articles, books, opinions, etc. A cover letter is not required; we simply offer this opportunity to interested candidates who want to better help us understand their achievements. #LI-TM1
western governors university
Columbus, Ohio
This position is in Columbus Ohio. Candidates will need to be able to commute to the office in the Downtown Arena District. ***Current WGU employees must submit their internal application before 01/29/2021 to be considered for this position*** Position Summary - The Communications Manager works with the RVP or assigned Regional leader and the Communications team of WGU national to promote a positive image of WGU to the media, general public, specialized communities, employers, educators, students, and prospective students through effective use of media, engagements, special events, campaigns, promotions, and other related activities. The major accountabilities of the position are positive ongoing press coverage; a robust online presence and social dialogue for WGU; online communities; coordinating engagements, events, and campaigns that increase lead generation while engaging students and alumni; as well as constantly writing and generating content for news, social media, and WGU online presence. Essential Functions and Responsibilities - Assisting the RVP/Director in strategic communications, with an emphasis on media relations. Coordinating work by other PR/Marketing firms as appropriate. Coordinating events for media as well as students and alumni. Creating opportunities for placement of press releases to keep the presence of WGU constantly before the public in a positive manner. Conducting interviews, researching, and writing web copy as well as copy for articles, print, radio and TV, social media updates, newsletters and promotional materials. Providing information to media outlets by generating news releases and articles, arranging press conferences, and acting as a media liaison to disseminate information to inform and educate the public about WGU programs. Maintaining an ongoing interface with WGU to elicit news and promotional items of interest. Managing strategic social media plan and implementation, including creating online blogs and posts and initiating dialogue with online communities that promote WGU brand and degree programs. Monitoring media coverage and complying with media queries for information. Arranging, conducting and participating in public relations programs that maintain ongoing contact between organization representatives and the public. Developing, coordinating and participating in promotional ideas, events, campaigns and activities to publicize and promote WGU programs that increase lead generation. Arranging and coordinating public appearances and speaking engagements for the chancellor to generate awareness and interest among thought-leaders, employer communities, educators, and prospective students. Representing WGU at events or activities. Designing video, PPT slide, and other visual presentations. Coordinating marketing efforts with WGU marketing team. Consistent production of high quality content for media and online use. Effective agency management Consistent growth of social media reach Effective promotions for scholarships and partnerships Continual development of creative ideas for media stories, blog posts, student events, and other promotional efforts Knowledge and Abilities - Ability to work effectively with all external audiences as well as WGU staff at all levels. Outstanding writing skills and ability to write effectively for different audiences. Understanding of and ability to develop relationships with media. Ability to, conceptualize projects and manage multiple priorities. Ability to perform creative writing and related activities such as conducting interviews, research, and editing. Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. Ability to understand and interpret information accurately. Ability to communicate accurately and concisely. Ability to influence others positively. Ability to initiate creative and innovative promotional ideas. Display a competent and confident professional demeanor. Demonstrated skill and ability in the use of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, & LinkedIn Demonstrated skill and ability in the effective use of equipment, computers and other resources for completion of projects such as posters, displays, PowerPoints, etc. Self-direction and reliability. Excellent, collaboration, and customer service skills. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field. 5-8 years of experience in public relations or related field, including internships. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience is acceptable. Knowledge of public relations programs #LI-ML2 #AA #D&I
This position is in Columbus Ohio. Candidates will need to be able to commute to the office in the Downtown Arena District. ***Current WGU employees must submit their internal application before 01/29/2021 to be considered for this position*** Position Summary - The Communications Manager works with the RVP or assigned Regional leader and the Communications team of WGU national to promote a positive image of WGU to the media, general public, specialized communities, employers, educators, students, and prospective students through effective use of media, engagements, special events, campaigns, promotions, and other related activities. The major accountabilities of the position are positive ongoing press coverage; a robust online presence and social dialogue for WGU; online communities; coordinating engagements, events, and campaigns that increase lead generation while engaging students and alumni; as well as constantly writing and generating content for news, social media, and WGU online presence. Essential Functions and Responsibilities - Assisting the RVP/Director in strategic communications, with an emphasis on media relations. Coordinating work by other PR/Marketing firms as appropriate. Coordinating events for media as well as students and alumni. Creating opportunities for placement of press releases to keep the presence of WGU constantly before the public in a positive manner. Conducting interviews, researching, and writing web copy as well as copy for articles, print, radio and TV, social media updates, newsletters and promotional materials. Providing information to media outlets by generating news releases and articles, arranging press conferences, and acting as a media liaison to disseminate information to inform and educate the public about WGU programs. Maintaining an ongoing interface with WGU to elicit news and promotional items of interest. Managing strategic social media plan and implementation, including creating online blogs and posts and initiating dialogue with online communities that promote WGU brand and degree programs. Monitoring media coverage and complying with media queries for information. Arranging, conducting and participating in public relations programs that maintain ongoing contact between organization representatives and the public. Developing, coordinating and participating in promotional ideas, events, campaigns and activities to publicize and promote WGU programs that increase lead generation. Arranging and coordinating public appearances and speaking engagements for the chancellor to generate awareness and interest among thought-leaders, employer communities, educators, and prospective students. Representing WGU at events or activities. Designing video, PPT slide, and other visual presentations. Coordinating marketing efforts with WGU marketing team. Consistent production of high quality content for media and online use. Effective agency management Consistent growth of social media reach Effective promotions for scholarships and partnerships Continual development of creative ideas for media stories, blog posts, student events, and other promotional efforts Knowledge and Abilities - Ability to work effectively with all external audiences as well as WGU staff at all levels. Outstanding writing skills and ability to write effectively for different audiences. Understanding of and ability to develop relationships with media. Ability to, conceptualize projects and manage multiple priorities. Ability to perform creative writing and related activities such as conducting interviews, research, and editing. Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. Ability to understand and interpret information accurately. Ability to communicate accurately and concisely. Ability to influence others positively. Ability to initiate creative and innovative promotional ideas. Display a competent and confident professional demeanor. Demonstrated skill and ability in the use of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, & LinkedIn Demonstrated skill and ability in the effective use of equipment, computers and other resources for completion of projects such as posters, displays, PowerPoints, etc. Self-direction and reliability. Excellent, collaboration, and customer service skills. Qualifications - Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related field. 5-8 years of experience in public relations or related field, including internships. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience is acceptable. Knowledge of public relations programs #LI-ML2 #AA #D&I