Associate Director 1 (Public Affairs) - Perkins School of Theology
Company: Southern Methodist University
Location: Dallas
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description - Associate Director 1 (Public Affairs) -
Perkins School of Theology (PER00000051) Job Description Associate
Director 1 (Public Affairs) - Perkins School of Theology - (
PER00000051 ) Description Salary Range: - Salary commensurate with
experience and qualifications About SMU SMU's more than 12,000
diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 80
countries to take advantage of the University's small classes,
hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community
service, international study and innovative programs. The
University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and
sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree
programs through eight schools. This role is an on-campus,
in-person position. The Associate Director of Public Affairs and
Alumni Relations is responsible for strategizing with the director
on the planning, directing and execution of the daily logistical
aspects of Public Affairs and Alumni Relations programs, projects
and events. The person in this position will counsel the director
on strategizing for the implementation and effectiveness of
communications, marketing objectives, video projects, and print and
electronic publications. The position is also responsible for
writing, design support, and project management of communications
with prospective students. Requires interaction with internal and
external constituencies, including Perkins faculty/staff/students,
centers and programs, denominational and secular media, alumni,
donors, friends of the School and advisory boards. Essential
Functions: Develops the strategy for communicating digitally with
prospective Perkins School of Theology students, including -- but
not limited to -- campaign development, message crafting, email
design and analytic-tracking. Included in this work will be
database management related to said communications efforts.
Responsible for all digital/video content for Perkins. This work
includes the conceptualization, filming and editing of quick-turn
videos for use in marketing/branding efforts related to Perkins --
to be used across all platforms, with subjects focused on faculty,
students and the overall Perkins brand -- as well as the
development, management and deployment of a Perkins podcast. In
collaboration with the Director of Public Affairs, manages the
communications of the Perkins brand to all internal and external
audiences. This includes creating opportunities to showcase the
brand both on-campus as well as at conferences and external
gatherings. Additionally, this would include partnering with
vendors to bring the brand experience to life. Interacts with
alumni/ae, donors, friends of the School, and advisory boards.
Occasional evening and/or weekend events are required. Travel
during May-July is required. Periodic travel may be required during
the remaining months of the year. Qualifications Education and
Experience: A Bachelor's degree is required. A Master's degree is
preferred. Three years' work experience is required. Professional
work experience in public relations/media relations, marketing and
communications is preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal
communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly
across the University and develop and maintain effective
relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also
demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must
possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify
and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have
strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must be able to work independently to solve problems and
must demonstrate initiative. Candidate knowledge of video-editing,
photography and production skills is preferred. Candidate knowledge
of the United Methodist Church is a plus. Candidate must
demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. -Knowledge of
database software systems is preferred. Candidate experience using
MailChimp, Slate or other e-newsletter software is preferred.
Candidate experience using video production/editing software is
also preferred. Physical and Environmental Demands:
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