Model Lab School Chief of Staff, Strategic Initiatives and Public Relations, P-12 Programs

Title: Model Lab School Chief of Staff, Strategic Initiatives and Public Relations, P-12 Programs

Position Type: Model Staff & Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R200 - P-12 Programming

Division: 3R0000 - P-12 Programming

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details: Occasional night and weekend availability to attend events

Posted Salary Grade: Model Hourly - MH5

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: John Williamson

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The incumbent will serve as the Dean of P12 Programs Chief of Staff in representing and working directly with the university’s P12 Programs and Model Laboratory Schools leadership teams to carry out and ensure success in day-to-day and long term vision and mission; act as the key contact/communicator for internal and external audiences for P12 and district issues; and further the efforts and success of P12 programs through strategic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: B.A., English, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing/Advertising, or closely related field

Experience: Minimum Experience Required:
• 3-5 Years of related work experienced

Licensure & Certifications: Possess or be eligible for teacher/adjunct certification in defined area

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience in the field of communication.
Skills:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic and crisis communications across multiple areas;
• Superb project management skills: an ability to prioritize and manage timelines for small and long-term projects;
• Detail oriented and solid organizational skills;
• Extensive computer knowledge – PC and MAC
• Standard office equipment.
• Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and other specialized software, as required
• Video and photography devices
• Projection devices and display equipment

Job Duties:

• 30% - Public Relations • Serves as the strategic communications and public relations counsel to the Dean/Superintendent and top-level administration; • Works with the Dean/Superintendent and others to develop and produce written materials for public release. Composes correspondence on behalf of the Dean/Superintendent and others. Edits, reviews, and prepares correspondence and talking points for public relations press releases and interviews with the media • Researches, gathers, and compiles information in response to inquiries. Collects information from departmental managers and others. Verifies that the information provided is current and accurate; • Reviews and summarizes P-12 program data and research results. Identifies appropriate report publications and presentation forums for internal and external stakeholders; • Writes, edits, revises, and coordinates speeches, presentations, publications, and multimedia content—including bulletins, pamphlets, email announcements, proposals, planned print and online materials (e.g., annual report, course catalog, Fast Facts, enrollment books), intranet content, and videos—that promote the mission of Model Laboratory Schools and P-12 programs within Eastern Kentucky University; provides comprehensive communications support for all internal constituencies and special projects or events as assigned o Ensure that all communications and related materials are clear, informative, mission-aligned, support or drive key institutional goals and priorities, and reflect the P-12 mission and vision; o Engage school leadership in the creation and support of an annual mission-aligned plan that ensures effective engagement and communication with families, staff, faculty, alumni and other members of the P-12 community; o Support fellow leadership team members in their communications needs (including writing and creating presentations), to ensure timely, effective and consistent communications; o Collaborate with all stakeholders to coordinate, produce, and distribute clear and effective emergency, crisis, and incident-related communications; • In collaboration with members of leadership team oversee and update district student and faculty handbooks; • W