Public Communications Specialist

Public Communications Specialist - 2689

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

• Division:
  University, Communications and Marketing
• Department:
  University Communications and Marketing
• Working Title:
  
  Communications & Marketing Manager for Advancement
• Vacancy Type:
  Probationary Permanent Full Time
• FTE: 1
• Position Overall Competency Level: J
• Recruitment Range: $47,473 - $50,000
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000
• Position #: 2689
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Months per year: 12
• Work Schedule:
  
  8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Schedule Type:
  Monday - Friday
• Is this a grant funded position?:
  No

Min T/E Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
University Communications and Marketing (UCM) at The University of North Carolina Pembroke is responsible for marketing the university to prospective students, alumni, donors, and other constituents, as well as communications efforts and brand development. Additionally, UCM is charged with developing and communicating the university's message through positive media including social and digital channels, strategic communications efforts, and community relationships. UCM supports other university divisions through communications and marketing plans and implementation.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Public Communications Specialist (Communications & Marketing Manager for Advancement) partners with colleagues in the Office of Advancement to understand communications needs and goals for fundraising, then develops messaging, storytelling, and strategies for success. They also work with colleagues to develop communications with and for the university's alumni and donors, to develop strategies and tools to help the university enhance fundraising participation and nurture its relationships with those audiences.

• Develop a communications strategy for the Office in Advancement as it pertains to philanthropic activities, including customized donor proposals, brochures, newsletters, stewardship reports, and materials for donors and potential donors.
• Develop a comprehensive Advancement communications calendar that covers the range of communications for the division and identify areas to align the calendar with the larger UCM content plan and calendar…