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The Division of Educational Ventures at Oregon State University (OSU) is a growing, innovative, and collaborative organization with a commitment to providing high-quality online education. The division extends OSU's exceptional learning experiences including microcredentials, certificates, and degrees available to students throughout Oregon and around the world.
The division includes Ecampus, offering over 100 online and hybrid degree programs; the Ecampus Research Unit (ECRU), conducting and supporting original research in online teaching and learning; the Corporate and Workforce Education Unit (CWE), creating pathways for learners employed by partners in business and government; the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy (CORE), providing workforce development for the outdoor recreation industry; the Open Educational Resources Unit (OER), aiding faculty in adopting open course materials; and the Alternative Credential Unit (ACU), developing short-form educational opportunities
The Division of Educational Ventures (DEV) is a leader in national online education, our online bachelor's program is currently ranked in the top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and has ranked in the top 10 for nine consecutive years.
Position Summary:
The Public Relations and Communications Manager plays a critical role in advancing the division's strategic goals and promoting its reputation through the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies. This position is responsible for leading internal communications, public relations, media relations, and thought leadership content development. The Public Relations and Communications Manager leads communications development and execution for the division as well as division units, including Open Educational Resources, Alternative Credentials, Ecampus Research Unit, Corporate and Workforce Education and the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy.
This position reports to the Senior Director of External Relations and works closely with the Senior Marketing Manager of External Relations as well as other marketing and communication colleagues within the division. For public relations efforts, this position will work closely with OSU's University Relations and Marketing division.
Oregon State University and the Division of Educational Ventures maintain and enhance a collaborative and inclusive community that is dedicated to equity and equal opportunity. All employees of this division are responsible for ensuring that these commitments are achieved. This position supports these goals directly by developing and distributing communications that represent the division's inclusive excellence mission.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Division and Unit Communications
Public Relations and Media Relations
Thought Leadership Content Development
Professional Development, Service and Leadership
What You Will Need:
What We Would Like You to Have:
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Benefits:
Pay range: The anticipated starting salary is $60,000 - $68,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with education, skills, experience and internal equity.
Work environment:
How to apply: If you are excited about the opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization please submit an application using the link - https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/151670 Posting #P07877UF
Closing date: 4/8/2024