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The University of West Alabama
Position Announcement
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Division of Online Programs
POSITION: Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Division of Online Programs
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2009
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, advertising, or a closely related field
- Successful experience in developing a marketing plan
- Familiarity with the latest technologies related to marketing and public relations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent management and public relations skills
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Ability to work effectively with all members of the University community and external publics
Desired:
- Master’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, advertising, or a closely related field
- Experience in marketing educational programs
- Experience with online degree programs
- Knowledge of marketing communication preferences of the 25-50 year old age group
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Director is responsible for all aspects of marketing and public relations involving the University’s online programs, including print, electronic media, internet, direct mailing, and promotion at professional conferences. More specifically, the Director will:
- Develop a comprehensive marketing plan for online programs
- Collaborate with other Online Division staff in student recruitment and develop a procedure for evaluating and follow-up on leads from all sources
- Coordinate University representation at meetings and conferences and in school systems for the purpose of marketing the online programs
- Systematically assess marketing efforts and adjust marketing plan accordingly
- Handle public relations with online students and faculty, residential faculty, alumni, and external publics
- Publish an online newsletter on a regularly scheduled basis
- Fulfill other related duties as assigned by the Dean of Online Programs or other appropriate administrators
SALARY: Dependent upon experience and credentials; includes excellent benefits package
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins July 15, 2009, and continues until position is filled.
TO APPLY: Send materials listed below to:
Dr. David M. Taylor
Provost
Station 25
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 35470
- Letter of application
- Current résumé or vita
- At least three current letters of reference
- Transcripts of all college work (Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment)
Only completed applications will be considered.
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or sexual orientation in employment, or the provision of services.
AA/EOE/Minority applications encouraged.
Visit us at www.uwa.edu
For more information on UWA faculty/staff benefits:
The Faculty/Staff Benefits Brochure
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Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 301 - 09 Public Relations and Marketing Services
Date of Issuance: Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) is requesting qualifications from professional, qualified firms or individuals experienced with a broad range of methodologies used to develop public relations strategies and marketing materials to enhance the image of MHA’s Public Housing and Section 8 programs. The projected audience should encompass both internal (residents and employees) and external (general public, elected officials, local and state, and federal agencies) audiences.
Bid Opening: Date: Thursday May 21, 2009 Time: 2:00 P.M. C. S.T.
A copy of the above named RFQ is available at the MHA Central Office, 1020 Bell Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104 or via the Internet at www.mhatoday.org.
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Job Description for Chair of Dept. of Communications
Job Title: Chair, Department of Communications
Rank: Associate/Full Professor
Department: Communications
Position Summary: The University of North Alabama invites applications for a tenure-track position as Chair of the Department of Communications, beginning July or August 2009. With thirteen full-time faculty members and approximately 300 majors pursuing options in broadcast journalism, journalism, public communication, public relations, radio-television, and film/digital media production, the department seeks a leader with a strong commitment to teaching and curriculum development, effective interpersonal communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. Other expectations include creative/scholarly accomplishment and departmental and university service. The chair teaches six semester hours each fall and spring semester and three semester hours during the summer. He/she reports directly to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the largest of UNA's four colleges.
Additional Responsibilities:
Posting Date: February 13, 2009
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin March 9, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree in a communications-related area, understanding of current trends in communications, and sensitivity to the mutual needs of the areas represented in the department.
Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of and/or experience with the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC) process.
Date Position is Available: July 2009
Special Instructions to Applicants: This position requires that applicants attach an electronic copy of their letter of application, detailed vita, and leadership philosophy. This position also requires that applicants submit unofficial or official transcripts and three letters of reference. Unofficial copies of transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. or mailed separately. Official copies must be mailed in hard copy to the address below. Three required letters of reference may be emailed to employment@una.edu or sent in hard copy to the address below. Evidence of effective instruction, portfolio of personal work and student work, and SASE for return of materials (if desired) must be sent in hard copy to the address below.
Online application available at: http://www.una.edu/humanresources/employment.html
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