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Director of Public Relations - ONET Job Title: (Public Relations Specialists)

Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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Job Title:		Director of Public Relations
ONET Job Title:		Public Relations Specialists
Industry:		Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Job Type:		Full Time
Minimum Education:		Bachelors Degree
Degree Title:		BA in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field
Career Level:		Manager
Minimum Experience:		7 Years
Required Travel:		50 %
Apply By:		Dec 30, 2015

Job Description:

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) seeks a dynamic and proven Director of Public Relations to work with the University’s leadership to market UVI’s excellence and successes through strong, focused print, electronic & online/social media relations programs and outreach efforts at the local, regional, national and international level; play a lead role in crisis communication and issues management; and serve as an official University spokesperson.

Under the leadership of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Director of Public Relations is responsible for marketing, public relations, web presence and media relations. As a member of the Office of Public Relations, this person will work in concert with colleagues on comprehensive programs that advance institutional goals, and will manage the staff, budget, and work products of the Office of Public Relations. This individual will also provide communications counsel to the University President and to University leadership, while enhancing the University’s success through a proactive and reactive communications strategy. The Director of PR continually monitors UVI events and accomplishments.

As lead University publicist, the Director of Public Relations manages the development and distribution of University publications. The Director of Public Relations has oversight over the University’s brand. The Director of PR will build and protect the University’s brand position and identity, by providing consult on brand marketing, coordinating with the media and vendors, and managing university-wide publications and other collateral materials before printing. The Director of Public Relations has oversight for the University’s website, internet presence, and strategies to leverage new and emerging technologies to reach internal audiences, while supporting recruitment and retention, community outreach, alumni & donor communications, etc. The Director of Public Relations is required to market and coordinate media relations for campus events. The Director of Public Relations will oversee departmental customer service standards established by the Institutional Advancement component.

The Director of PR will monitor and research stakeholder opinions to maintain and promote the positive image of the University.

Other duties as assigned by the VP for Institutional Advancement.

Skills Required

A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or related field and a minimum of 7 years of Public Relations experience are required.

• Must possess previous experience supervising and mentoring employees.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and written & verbal communication skills, including expertise in AP style.

• Ability to anticipate issues, provide timely advice, provide counsel and critical analysis to senior leadership on continuing and emergent issues, and lead initiatives with positive impact.

• Experience with a proven track record in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience within a higher education environment is highly desirable.

• Cultivate and maintain a robust network of national and/or international media contacts.

• Think strategically and excel at creating original ideas and executing initiatives efficiently and effectively.

• Proactively identify and promote the University’s successes, impactful programs and initiatives.

• Experience with comprehensive brand development for a non-profit, corporation or college/university.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, both internally and externally.

• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work duties, handle multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.

• Integrate Public Relations functions to support advertising and marketing goals.

• Manage and foster an integrated team work environment.

• Conduct market research to determine the University’s positioning, trends, and customer needs.

• Utilize market research data to develop publications and other materials for recruitment and retention.

• Excel in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and able to take a positive team approach to working with internal and external partners;

• Strong knowledge of desktop publishing software and Microsoft Office products, including Word Excel, and Power Point.

• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with a diverse group of people.

• Provide oversight for the University’s internet presence by creating strategies to promote UVI’s website, social media and new media.

• A good sense of humor is a must.

• Work schedule may include evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities.

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	Company Name: UVI Company Description: Historically American. Uniquely Caribbean. Globally Interactive. The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand, sea and palm trees. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community. Founded in 1962, UVI is a public, co-ed, land-grant HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled on the two campuses: the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the St. Thomas campus. The institution offers 37 undergraduate degree programs and seven graduate degree programs across its five colleges and schools.