Vice Chancellor, External Relations
Company: San Jacinto College
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Vice Chancellor, External Relations - District OfficeFUNCTION:
Participates in the Strategic Leadership Team. Responsible for the
strategic planning, visioning, developing, and implementation of
the College marketing and external relations strategies. These
strategies include advertising (traditional and new media),
e-marketing, communications, media relations, crisis
communications, publications, website creation and content
management, social media, government affairs, resource development,
and public relations activities, both internal and external. Create
presentation materials, speeches, written and oral testimony for
the Chancellor and other leadership as needed. Create a strategic
vision for the Resource Development department and the San Jacinto
College Foundation. In collaboration with the Foundation Executive
Director, create planning and assessment documents to meet the
fundraising goals and strategies of San Jacinto College and assist
with fundraising efforts as required.Serve as the Texas Public
Information Act Officer to manage and respond to Public Information
requests on behalf of San Jacinto College. Direct the efforts of
the External Relations and Foundation staff within the above
functions. The Vice Chancellor, External Relations collaborates
closely with members of the College, local, state, and federal
legislators, donors, other college constituents, and members of the
community to accomplish the strategic goals of the College as they
pertain to the functions of the External Relations and Resource
Development teams.
REPORTS TO: Chancellor
SUPERVISES:
- Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations
- Executive Director, San Jacinto College Foundation
- Senior Executive Assistant
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Functions:
- Provide leadership of external relations and resource
development teams, lead in the development of strategic and
integrated marketing plans, management of Foundation staff and the
Board of Directors, and participation in overall college strategic
leadership.
- Direct the management of advertising, media, and public
relations at the local, regional, state, and national level. Lead
marketing and public relations teams to develop strategies to
maintain, expand, and foster relationships using new media methods
to promote the College and Foundation.
- Lead marketing and public relations teams in developing all
marketing collateral, digital publications, and printed
publications. Develop e-publications in line with market trends and
best practices.
- Manage External Relations and Resource Development budgets.
Administer the Foundation budget along with the Foundation
investment portfolio.
- Delegate the management of the College's internal and external
communications to include social media efforts, website maintenance
and content management, and provide speech and presentation support
to the Chancellor's office and other College leadership as
needed.
- Develop government relations strategy for local, state, and
federal relations and develop relationships with elected officials
and their legislative staff and community members. Develop
communication plans regarding bond referendum and Board of Trustee
elections. Prepare written and oral testimony on behalf of San
Jacinto College and / or the Texas Association of Community
Colleges. Coordinate with legislative support liaisons and related
communication efforts.
- Lead the Foundation operations in collaboration with the
Executive Director, Foundation and assist the team with fundraising
efforts.
- Manage the San Jacinto College Foundation, college community,
and Chancellor's office on event planning and public relations
management functions.
- Serve as the College Texas Public Information Act Officer and
manage Public Information Requests and maintain college policy and
guidelines for Public Information.
- Oversee College policies assigned to External Relations and the
Foundation. Additional Job Functions:
- Attend various College, campus, and community meetings /
functions on behalf of the External Relations department, including
after hours and weekends.
- Serve on community and economic development organizations,
boards, and committees. Participate in Rotary or similar
organizations as needed for community relations.
- Attend legislative hearings as required when the Texas
Legislature is in session and monitor as bills progress and address
bills with elected officials that will impact San Jacinto College
and its students. During the interim session, monitor interim
charges and attend hearings and draft oral and written testimony on
behalf of San Jacinto College. Schedule and attend regular meetings
with local, state, and federal legislators to promote and advance
issues to support San Jacinto College and its students. Requires
extensive travel during the Texas legislative session and also
travel to Washington DC, including an annual trip with community
leaders and students.
- Attend events and meet with donors as needed for fundraising
purposes. REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong strategic leadership and collaboration skills
- In-depth understanding of marketing research, analysis, and
integrated marketing strategy
- Knowledge of legislative processes and fostering relationships
at local, state, and federal levels
- Demonstrated success in leading staff in various functions
- Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships for a
variety of audiences (internal, community, media, legislative, and
donors)
- Proven writing skills for a variety of audiences (media, social
media, website, internal, speech, fundraising appeals, website
content, and donor proposals)
- Organizational management
- Knowledge of public relations and outreach events
- Knowledge of publications and the print process
- Knowledge of Foundation management and fundraising
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external
customers/donors -ability to function within a team-oriented
environment with individual of all backgrounds and experiences
- Bilingual skills a plus Required Education:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations,
communications, or related field
Preferred Education:
- Master's degree in marketing, public relations, communications,
or related field
Required Experience:
- 15-20 years marketing, public relations, or resource
development experience with 10-15 years at the senior/executive
level
- Executive level experience in developing strategic plans
Preferred Experience:
- Crisis communication planning
- Knowledge of government relations
- Knowledge of marketing strategies and trends
- Understanding of the Texas Public Information Act
- Experience in higher education fundraising
To apply, please submit a
cover letter describing your senior/executive experience level in
detail,
resume, and three professional references. References will not be
contacted
until later in the search process.
Confidential
inquiries about the position or search process may be addressed to
Mr. Wayne
Wauters, Manager, Talent Acquisition, via email to:
wayne.wauters@sjcd.edu. All
applications and inquiries will be kept confidential. Note: This
position has limited opportunity for remote work arrangements with
appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies,
procedures, and needs of the College.Salary Grade: 212Salary is
based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal
year. Requisition Number: req5104Posting Close Date: 4/26/2024
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