Events and Communications Manager – HigherEdJobs

Events and Communications Manager
8390BR
College of Science
COS Dean’s Office

Detailed Job Description
Please note: This position requires the ability to work extended days, evenings and weekends as needed for events.

The major responsibilities for this position include:

Events Management

• Plan and execute COS participation at all RIT Admissions recruitment events including open houses and virtual events. Collaborate with the COS Marketing Director and the COS leadership to create and execute programming that will encourage applications and enrollment.
• Create and execute meaningful internal events for our faculty, staff, and students that help build community within the COS such as speaker events, holiday parties, and leadership retreats. This includes executing all logistics such as room scheduling, itinerary management, and hospitality needs.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of COS participation at university-wide events including but not limited to New Student Orientation and ImagineRIT. Strive to maximize event attendance and brand impression while ensuring the best experiences for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the six COS academic units and maintain strong relationships with university partners across the Institute to create engaging internal and external programming.

Strategic Communications & Marketing

• Create, edit, and manage all communications going out from the COS Dean’s Office as well as high quality marketing materials (emails, social media, posters, etc.) for all college-wide strategic initiatives and events.
• Utilize marketing strategies in preparing communications such as establishing CTAs, effective subject lines, and engaging copy. Track engagement metrics to identify improvements for the future.
• Coordinate promotional item selections, order fulfillment, and inventory.
• Provide general support to the Marketing Director on strategic marketing initiatives including content edits, proofreading, thoughtful feedback, and administrative communications.

Partnerships

• Provide guidance and support in event planning and promotion as needed to the schools, special interest groups, and student clubs within the College of Science.
• Assist members of the Dean’s Office in support of faculty, staff, and students as needed.

The major responsibilities for this position include:

Department/College Description
The College of Science has 880 undergraduate students, 325 graduate students and 274 faculty and staff members. It delivers the required scientific and mathematical education for most of the programs offered at RIT. The College of Science houses four of RITs eight Ph.D. programs – color science, astrophysical sciences and technology, mathematical modeling and imaging science.

The College of Science offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, the School of Mathematical Sciences, the School of Physics and Astronomy, and the Integrated Sciences Academy. It also offers many research opportunities and programs and houses a number of research centers and laboratories that are conducting world-renowned research. In addition to its degree programs, the College delivers the required scientific and mathematical underpinnings for most of the programs offered at RIT.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of event planning or marketing experience, or related field
• Experience planning and/or executing successful events
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders and partners
• Strive to maximize event attendance and brand impression while ensuring the best experiences for key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in a timely manner.
• Must be organized, reliable, thorough, and creative with a positive attitude.
• Ability to initiate and lead projects in new, strategic directions.
• Ability to problem solve, remain calm under pressure, and adjust plans quickly.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Willingness to work respectfully and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholder groups.
• Experience using technology to support key job requirements (i.e., Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office).
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder needs at once.
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends throughout the academic year.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $41600 – $69700
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $69700

How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 41600
Hourly/Salary Maximum:69700

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