Posting Details
Job Title
Agriculture Communications Specialist Sr
Requisition Number
RE39915
Working Title
Department Name
81350:Agricultural Communications
Work Location
Lexington Ky
Grade Level
46
Salary Range
$50,981-84,115/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
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Required Related Experience
5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
Sitting and some walking.
Shift
Days with some travel.
Job Summary
The Associate Director of Communication position is critical to the success of any organization that seeks to build a strong brand, communicate effectively with its stakeholders, and achieve its strategic goals. The Associate Director of Communication will be responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the college’s communication and media relations across the three missions of the college: teaching, research and extension. This will be accomplished by providing oversight and management of the communication and media relations processes, supervising the communications section, and promoting professional standards, customer service and organizational improvement.
The Agriculture Communications Services Team is committed to promoting work-life balance by offering hybrid work arrangements that allow for some amount of remote work. This position includes excellent benefits and provides opportunities for internal advancement. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an inclusive and welcoming workplace that offers a variety of employee enhancement initiatives, such as a formal mentoring program and a staff professional development fund. To find out more about CAFE and how the college supports the mission of this being the University of, for, and with Kentucky Click Here.
Please attach a required sample of your writing. You may attach your writing sample in Specific Request 1 in the Applicant Documents Section of the application.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office; writing; and editing.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
05/23/2023
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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