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Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing HV-NTP-9866

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Qualifications for Employment

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in relevant major, Communications, Business, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field OR Associate degree in relevant major plus six (6) years of experience. Experience working in teams involving multiple departments also required.

Nature and Scope of Duties

The Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing reports to the Executive Director of Communications and Marketing or designee and performs the following duties:

+ Works closely with colleagues in Communications and Marketing, Creative Services and Video and Multimedia Services to develop, support and implement a variety of internal and external communications and marketing initiatives.

+ Engages with college departments, offices, faculty and directors to identify promotional opportunities and coordinate related marketing efforts.

+ Contributes to internal daily news distribution, including writing articles, editing posts and managing distribution.

+ Supports production of college publications, including determining editorial content, writing and editing stories, and assigning projects as needed.

+ Writes and edits news releases, brochures, speeches, video scripts, web pages, advertisements and other collateral materials.

+ Develops media pitches and supports media-related events; cultivates relationships with local journalists; responds to reporter inquiries.

+ Contributes to social media and web content management, strategy and execution.

+ Provides supervision to Communications Specialist(s) and Technical Assistant on project management and content development and review.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a 12-month, full-time position with a salary of $55,000.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

To apply, please complete the online application before the close date of August 15, 2024.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.