Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Position Available In Pettis, Missouri

Executive Director of Marketing and Communications 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 3201 West 16th Street, Sedalia, MO 65301 The Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for State Fair Community College is responsible for all aspects of internal and external communications, identity management and marketing on behalf of the entire college. This position oversees the planning and implementation of a successful integrated communication and marketing strategy and public relations to advance and promote SFCC’s vision, mission, purpose, and services. Working in close coordination with divisions and departments, the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications takes a creative approach in using multi-faceted and multimedia strategies to disseminate news updates and develop promotional opportunities on both short and long-term initiatives. The Executive Director oversees development and implementation of support materials and digital presence for the college, directs the efforts of departmental staff and coordinates at strategic and tactical levels with other departments in the college to fulfill college communication needs.

Essential Duties:

Create, implement and measure the success of a comprehensive marketing, communications and public relations program that will enhance the college’s image and position within the marketplace and with the general public and ensure that the image and position is communicated across all constituencies, both internal and external Develop and implement comprehensive strategic marketing communication plans for marketing department as well as other departments, as appropriate. Develop and communicate the college’s brand and image; maintain and enforce the college’s identity standards. Collaborate with recruitment and programming leaders to develop and implement enrollment management plans. Provide editorial direction, design, production and distribution of all internal and external college marketing, communications and public relations activities and materials, including print materials, media relations, online design, social media, advertising, recruiting and related materials. Act as the college’s media liaison, and primary point of contact, to oversee the dissemination of press releases regarding SFCC news and activities and to generate interest in the college activities and services, ensure regular contact with media and appropriate response to media requests as well as develop and maintain a media planning communication calendar a database of media contacts and library of coverage. Conduct relevant market research and monitor marketing/public relations industry and educational trends to assist the college in operating with initiative and innovation. Implement and ensure achievement of departmental and college-wide Strategic Plan goals related to marketing and public relations. Develop and implement short and long-term plans and budgets, monitor progress, assure adherence, and evaluate performance of the Marketing/Public Relations department and its activities. Administer college websites as well as build and monitor web content. Direct and manage marketing/media buyer consultants and agencies, graphic artists, photographers and writers, prepare RFPs, negotiate contracts and manage individual projects Manage the day-to-day activities and performance of departmental staff. Assist the president with any special projects deemed necessary The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

This position requires ability to work well with media and the community and is responsible for college marketing and public relations. Candidate must be familiar with social media, digital marketing and design, web design, editing and maintenance, Microsoft Office, and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Must also have experience with InDesign, Photoshop; AP Style; and general knowledge of WordPress and HTML. Experience with Adobe design software, photography, and video is a plus. Ability to manage multiple projects at once is key to this position’s success. A bachelor’s degree and previous experience in journalism or marketing is preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, public relations, communication or related field required.

Experience:

Minimum five years progressively responsible experience in a leadership role for either marketing, public relations, communication, or strategic planning, preferably at a community college. Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement:

SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR FY25

(July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025) Coverage is effective the first day of the month after beginning employment. For example, if you start on Feb. 1, your benefits will start March 1. All insurance premiums are monthly payments. Medical insurance is paid 100% for the employee. Cost per month to cover spouse, children, or family: Base/Flex Buy-Up/PPO HSA Employee $ 0.00 $ 118.00 $ 0.00

• Employee & Spouse 826.00 1081.00 727.00
• Employee & Child(ren) 619.00 845.00 549.00
• Family 1,445.00 1,676.00 1,176.00
• Base medical insurance is paid 100% for employee.

SFCC will contribute $113.00 monthly into your HSA plan if you elect the H.S.A. plan . Single dental insurance Option 1 is paid 100% for the employee. Additional charge of $3.73 per month for Option 2 election. Cost per month to cover family: $54.24 for Plan 1 or $64.48 for Plan 2 coverage. 1. Life insurance is paid for the employee. It is equivalent to your annual salary rounded up to the next even thousand dollars, i.e., $24,432 will be rounded up to $25,000. 2. Additional life insurance is available to purchase for employee, spouse, and eligible children. Rate quotes are specific to age. 3. The cost for the basic additional life insurance plan is $1.58 per month for $10,000 spouse coverage and $2,500 dependent child coverage. This is a total monthly cost, regardless of the number of eligible dependents covered. The retirement rate for the Public School Retirement System (PSRS) is 14.50% of gross and is matched 100% by the college. The college match goes in to a pool from which all retirees are paid. The only FICA withheld is Medicare. No Social Security is withheld. The retirement rate for the Public Education Employee Retirement System (PEERS) is 6.86% of gross plus the monthly cost for employer provided medical and dental insurance coverage and is matched 100% by the college. The college match goes in to a pool from which all retirees are paid. Both Medicare and Social Security (FICA) are withheld. Vision insurance coverage is paid by the employee. Current plan year runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

Cost per month is:

Employee $ 11.75 Employee & Spouse 19.81 Employee & Children 20.21 Full Family 31.97 AFLAC insurance is available and is paid by the employee through payroll deduction. Medical, dental and vision insurance premiums can be deducted before taxes. Vacation is accrued at the rate of: 4 hours per pay period from hire date through 5 years 5 hours per pay period from 6 years through 15 years 6 hours per pay period for 16 years or more Cap is 160.00 hours (Faculty are not eligible for vacation as time off is built into the annual contract.) Sick leave is accrued at the rate of: 5 hours per pay period regardless of years of service Cap is 1040 hours Payroll is processed semi-monthly with a total of 24 pays per year. Hourly employees are paid one pay period in arrears. All full-time exempt employment offers are pending the SFCC Board of Trustees approval. The board of trustees generally meet once a month typically on the third Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm. There is no waiting period for holiday, vacation, and sick time, however; the employee must have supervisor approval prior to using sick or vacation accruals. SFCC in partnership with Central Methodist University, offer counseling sessions on the SFCC campus at no cost. Contact HR for additional information regarding this benefit.

SFCC Tuition Waiver Scholarship :

Regular full-time employees, spouse, and their qualified dependents receive a 100 percent scholarship tuition waiver (excluding books, fees, supplies) for all SFCC classes. The appropriate electronic tuition waiver scholarship application must be completed prior to each semester classes are attended.

Central Methodist University Tuition Waiver Scholarship :

CMU offers a tuition waiver scholarship for undergraduate and graduate tuition charges for FT employees each term for online and on-ground courses held on the SFCC campus. Spouse and dependent of FT SFCC employee may have undergraduate tuition charges (but not books, fees, or supplies) waived each term while attending CMU at SFCC. Any spouse (but not dependent) of a FT SFCC employee shall have 50 percent of the graduate tuition charges (not books, fees, or supplies) waived each term while attending CMU at SFCC or online. Employees and dependents/guests receive free admission to the majority of State Fair Community College’s theatrical events, musical shows, and sporting events by presenting their State Fair Community College photo ID. Identity Theft covers credit reporting, personal credit scores, credit monitoring and identity restoration for employee coverage. Identity Theft is $4.98 per pay period for individual and $9.48 to add dependents under 18 years of age. Employees may purchase LegalShield, which allows the ability to talk to an attorney on any matter without worrying about the high costs associated with legal counsel. LegalShield can be purchased for $7.48 per pay period for individual and $7.88 to add dependents. Community Gardens at SFCC are available to SFCC employees at no charge. The garden plots are 20ft x 30ft, they are plowed and disked for you and water is provided free of charge. The gardens are typically available from March thru October.