Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500 students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

Role:

The Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s strategic marketing, communications, branding, and public relations initiatives. This executive leadership position directs all internal and external communications while enhancing the organization’s visibility, reputation, and community engagement. The position also manages the organization’s website, including web design, content strategy, user experience, search engine optimization (SEO), and webmaster functions to ensure a dynamic and effective digital presence.

Experience

Six months to two years of experience in marketing, public relations, communications, or digital media, managing websites, web design, and content management systems. Experience with media relations and strategic communications.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree (minimum) with at least three years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations and marketing.

Interpersonal Skills

Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of management principles involved in marketing and publics relations, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of target marketing in the community. Proficiency with website design principles and content management systems. Knowledge of digital marketing, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools.

Skills:

Proficient use of graphic design software, desktop layout , social media software, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Proficient in photography, planning for photographic and video production, and use of photographs and video publication in social media and internet sites. Strong writing skills. Strong organizational, multitasking, and analytical skills

Salary Range: Salary commensurate to education and experience

Position Status: Full-time

Application Priority Deadline: Open until filled.

Start Date: ASAP

• Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
• Separate application required for additional or future openings.

Applications may be emailed to jobs@sccc.edu, faxed to 1-620-488-6301 or mailed. Direct inquiries to the Director of Human Resources at 620-417-1120.

How to Apply

To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below:

**If employed, official transcripts will be required within 30 days. (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards).

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening. Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements.

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office

Executive Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Seward County Community College

PO Box 1137

Liberal KS 67901-1137

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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