Description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

This position is responsible for managing the college's public relations and communications programs, including the creation and distribution of all news releases, as well as media relations efforts. This includes initiating regular contact with members of the media, enhancing and developing new relationships with print and electronic media, and responding to media inquiries. Working with the Dean Enrollment Services, this position organizes internal communications in the forms of print and electronic publication content, as well as other communication avenues. This position is the primary writer and content organizer for these publications, serving as liaison with other college departments and the external public. Dedicated to project development, special event or initiative planning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain oversight and programming of QLess software for the Maverick Assistance Center
2. Prepares news releases for distribution to local media. Interview faculty, staff, students and administrators for inclusion in news releases
3. Serves as secondary college contact for media queries; furnishes information about the college, and assists reporters with stories as requested
4. Serves as assistant editor of college publications
5. Writes copy for a variety of college marketing materials and publications
6. Takes appropriate photographs to accompany articles for publications and news releases
7. Assists in planning and implementing a college marketing plan for program publicity and promotion
8. Develops and executes strategies for the Speakers Bureau/Expert Guide (GuruConnect) to further enhance media coverage
9. Maintains records of news coverage and serves as editor for bi-weekly electronic Mavericks in the News newsletter
10. Manages Community College Minute radio spot for multi-campus promotion
11. Assists in developing and maintaining brand and visual identity on campus
12. Assists in advising during holidays and heavy workload periods
13. Performs additional job-related duties, within reason and capabilities, as directed

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competency in desktop publishing and black & white photography is preferred

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, or related field and at least three years related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in college or public relations or as a working journalist

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is 27.14

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Special Instructions

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How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.