The primary duties of this position include assisting the deans and chairs in strategic marketing and communications planning; assessing the effectiveness of the organization's alumni engagement; and publicizing the College's accomplishments of key strategic goals, objectives, and action items. This position is responsible for assisting the deans and chairs, researching, developing, implementing, and assessing a focused communications and marketing campaign for the entire college and its five schools and centers, through cultivation of relationships with faculty, students, alumni, parents, employers and friends and telling the story of the college. It serves as liaison with University Marketing and Alumni Relations peers, affiliated partners, and other internal/external stakeholders.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in journalism, advertising, communications, public relations/affairs, marketing and/or another related field OR a bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, communications, public relations/affairs, marketing and/or other related field and related work experience which equate to a master's degree in the aforementioned fields. Considerable experience in journalism, advertising, communications, public relations/affairs, marketing and/or another related field. Considerable knowledge of public relations, communications, and marketing strategies. Considerable knowledge of social media avenues and technologies for current emerging marketing and advertising. Skill in writing, reporting, and promoting plans/strategies based on independent research, interviews, document review, dashboards, and interaction across the communities served. Strong photography and video production skills and considerable knowledge of the software. Strong interviewing, writing, editing, and media "pitching" skills. Proficient skill in the use of a personal computer and current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and email), social marketing concepts, and other electronic technologies. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to write purposely and persuasively. Organizational and time management skills. Ability to handle confidential, proprietary, strategic, and other types of sensitive information and serve as a catalyst for constructive communication among various constituencies. Ability to research issues, provide solutions, and make appropriate decisions and know when to bring concerns to management.

Preferred Qualifications
Some experience in communications, public relations, and/or marketing in a higher education environment. Some knowledge of ODU and of the College of Health Sciences.

Conditions of Employment
In accordance to Executive Directive #18 issued by Governor Ralph Northam effective September 1, 2021, all Old Dominion University employees who enter the workplace or work remotely must disclose their vaccine status to the designated university personnel. Employees who are not fully vaccinated or who refuse to disclose their current vaccine status, must undergo weekly COVID -19 testing and disclose weekly the results of those tests to designated university personnel.

Job Open Date
08/17/2021

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Review Date
09/08/2021

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information
The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to provide leadership in healthcare by offering excellent educational experiences in a quality learning environment; to facilitate the development of competent, caring health professionals; to generate knowledge through inquiry and discovery; and to engage in lifelong learning, professional, and community service.

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.



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