Executive Director, Communications, Outreach & Engagement

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Executive Director, Communications, Outreach, and Engagement will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in the development, integration and execution of all external relations activities, to include internal and external communication, media relations, constituent and community relations and image and branding.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership and vision to create a strategic plan for community relations including, but not limited to marketing, media relations, publications, events and outreach
• Provide leadership to a cross functional implementation team including academic & student services leadership teams, in the areas of credit and continuing education courses and programs, corporate training, economic development services, and cultural events for the internal and external community
• Participate in various external organizations i.e. chamber groups, civic and charitable organizations and advise college leaders on appropriate image brand-building activities to enhance the college's standing in the community
• Develop and implement college brand within the community, serve on community task forces, boards or committees related to college interest, and advise college leaders on appropriate image brand-building activities and techniques. Provide leadership in the development of a crisis management plan and work cohesively with internal and external constituencies
• Serve as spokesperson to ensure consistent messages to members of the electronic and print press ensuring that the messages are positive and in the best interest of the college; Direct, coordinate and support the promotion of campus events to internal and external audiences
• Responsible of annual development and management of area budget
• Manage employees who are responsible for individual disciplines within the following categories: media relations, digital and social media initiatives, special events and the development of video programs that enhance the instructional process
• Provide marketing and public relations support services for all internal constituencies
• Develop a communication and marketing plan that outlines strategies, goals, objectives, tactics and measurable outcomes regarding communication tools used to promote the college's academic and workforce programs to internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with system marketing and communications department to align college strategies along with system goals and objectives
• Coordinate with Enrollment Management team on development and implementation of student recruitment and retention plan
• Create and maintain content and provide oversight of the college's website and social media accounts
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must possess strong writing and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated expertise in advertising, marketing, promotion, supervision of office staff and web marketing
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills required
• Ability to plan and implement effective, collegiate public relations and college advancement strategies
• Demonstrated success as a team leader and project coordinator
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a student-centered, team-oriented environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or a related field
• Experience must include at least 3 years in a management-level position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree
• Experience in public relations or as a college relations director

Hiring salary range is $96,107 - $110,524

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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