Assistant Director of Communications
- Employer
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Closing date
- Jul 20, 2021
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Communications, Executive, Management, Director
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Entry Level
Job Details
The assistant director of communications serves as an integral part of the Communications Team, assisting in supporting and overseeing the Office of Communications, including the management and oversight of Communications policies, processes, and staff. They also share responsibility with the executive director of communications for the management of the team's work to support the chief of school and community relations, and internal and external stakeholders including the Office of Community Partnerships and Engagement, the Office of Capital Programs, Planning and Design, Central Office departments, school administrators, ACPS families, and vendors.
This position reports to the executive director of communications.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a job-related area required, with communications or public relations preferred. Bilingual ability is preferred.
Certificates & Licenses:APR accreditation is a plus.
Experience: Demonstrated expertise in managing communications production, including projects for video and web. Previous experience working in K-12 school communications preferred, with the ability to oversee services for live stream broadcasts, audio-visual equipment, and digital communications, as well as coordinate communications in support of community and family outreach. The ability to prioritize, work collaboratively and solve problems is a must.
- Proven record of effective project management for the communications team.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional internal and external customer service skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to implement differentiated communications with varied audiences, especially families who have been traditionally underserved.
- Proficient in working collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to supervise work of other staff, support senior leadership, and serve as liaison to vendors.
Essential Functions
- Support executive director of communications and chief of school and community relations
- Help ensure best communications practices in providing information to ACPS staff and families, including those who are part of traditionally underserved communities
- Manage yearly editorial calendar and work with the team to develop and implement communications activities that highlight division-wide and school-specific information
- Oversee communications projects meeting from inception to conclusion to meet deadlines and goals
- Serve as liaison to the community outreach and family engagement staff to support effective message delivery to all stakeholders, including hard-to-reach families
- Ensure effective operations of education cable access channel and maintenance of television production equipment and supplies
- Serve as liaison to a local cable television company and vendors for live broadcast needs, including captioning services
- Coordinate audiovisual and other logistics for virtual and in-person events
- Provide assistance in the development of communications products, including writing video scripts and other materials, and coordinating all elements of production
- Serve as regular liaison for capital planning communications staff, assisting with developing communications plans and ensuring support of communications team in CIP work as needed
- Provide support on communications needs related to web and digital media, and help ensure consistency of messaging across platforms
- Supervise assigned personnel to ensure the department and individual performance objectives are met
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Clearances
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
WP
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
$85,288.80 - $135,345.60 / Administrator SAS-09
Shift Type:
Full-Time
Company
Alexandria City Public Schools is one of the most diverse school systems in the country and we celebrate that diversity. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a rainbow of ethnic and cultural groups. They are economically diverse, but all are rich in that the residents of Alexandria are dedicated to ensuring that each and every one of them achieves success.
The children of Alexandria have benefited significantly from the strong support of City Council and the Alexandria community over the years. Tremendous gains have been made in student achievement and ACPS continues to be in the forefront of technology integration.
T.C. Williams High School is on the cutting edge, both inside and out. The award-winning building features numerous environmentally sound features, such as a 450,000-gallon underground cistern that collects and stores rainwater for building use, and a rooftop garden that provides stormwater management. The redesigned educational program at T.C. consists of smaller learning communities designed to increase academic achievement and the level of student engagement. Students feel more connected to caring adults, and teachers have more opportunity to know and support their students.
The City of Alexandria was recently named one of the Top 100 Communities for Young People by America's Promise, partly because of the quality of our schools and programs. A recent City survey indicates that the number of people who made the decision to live in Alexandria based on the quality of the schools has increased since 2004. We have many reasons to celebrate. ACPS is truly an urban success!
- Location
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2000 N Beauregard St
Alexandria
VA
22314
US
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