District Director of Public Affairs - Public Affairs/ ...

District Director of Public Affairs - Public Affairs/ Chancellor's Office - Central Services EXTENDED APPLICATION CLOSE DATE: Friday, January 17th, 2025 at 11:59 P.M . Contact: Please email the Recruitment Office at for questions and/or issues while applying for a position on the Yosemite Community College District's online application website. This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout its various stages. Candidates are asked to respect the confidential nature of the search. The District: The Yosemite Community College District is a multi-college district consisting of Modesto Junior College and Columbia College. Position Information Job Title: District Director of Public Affairs - Public Affairs/ Chancellor's Office - Central Services Site: Yosemite Community College District/Central Services Salary Range: Management Salary Schedule (2024-2025) Range 35: $8,628 to $10,972 monthly or $8,873 to $11,217 monthly with an earned Doctorate. New appointees will receive year-for-year credit for prior management experience to a maximum of Step C. The District currently pays for health options for the employee and dependents. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. Position Summary Information DEFINITION: Under general administrative direction, plans, directs, and oversees the activities and operations of the District's Public Affairs office that incorporates public information/communication, media, legislative and community relations, marketing and other special projects; provides leadership in areas related to communications with various constituencies and the public. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general administrative direction from the District Chancellor and provides direct supervision to professional and administrative support staff, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Equivalent to possession of a Baccalaureate Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications or a related field. Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible community relations/public information experience in a governmental setting with legislative and intergovernmental experience or in a position with significant responsibility with contacts with the private sector and/or government. Knowledge of: Governance structure, policies and operations of a community college. Institutional policies and procedures, rules, regulations, organizational structure and the legal environment within which community colleges operate. Principles, practices, and processes related to administration, legislation, law, business partnerships, media, and publications. Techniques and practices of community involvement, community participation, public education and economic development impact of college resources. Principles, practices, and processes of governmental and legislative affairs. Ability to: Articulate the mission and value of community colleges to numerous public constituencies. Plan, organize, and administer a variety of complex projects. Provide oversight, monitoring and assessment of business partnerships. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with representatives of government, business and industry, media, public agencies and other community leaders. Write and edit high quality internal and external documents and publications. Communicate effectively; possess excellent communication (writing and speaking) skills. Promote the District's values of inclusiveness, tolerance and respect. Work well with all segments of a diverse college community; demonstrate sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff. Create and maintain documents, including using computers, graphics software and standard office software; use latest technology to accomplish established goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Plan, direct, manage and oversee staff, activities and operations of the District's Public Affairs office. Represent the District Board of Trustees and Chancellor to local media, including preparation of news releases. Work with both colleges of the District on media matters and Public Information Officers to review and assist in major publications for the public. Establish clearinghouse for general information about the District and its colleges. Develop, produce and distribute internal staff newsletter and other internal communication pieces. Coordinate and maintain the Chancellor's Office website content and publishing. Advise Chancellor on current and potential public relations opportunities and/or concerns. Assist the Chancellor in informing District employees of legislation, issues, events and accomplishments. Prepare or edit written documents, publications, and presentations produced by the Chancellor's Office. Monitor pending legislation, assess impact on YCCD, and advise the Chancellor's Cabinet. Assist in the development and compilation of the Central Services' Comprehensive Educational Master Plan and District Strategic Plan. Participate in college and District committees, events, staff development, and Cabinet and Board of Trustees' meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Typical Working Conditions: Work is generally performed in a standard office environment. Work may require occasional evening and weekend hours. APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applications are accepted online only at: Yosemite Community College District Recruitment . SELECTION PROCEDURES: YCCD Administrative online application Resume Personal letter of interest BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-16