California Lutheran University Hiring for Community Relations Manager at California, United States Full Time

Community Relations Manager

Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Alumni, Family and
Community Relations, this individual will plan, organize, and
direct the activities and programs of Community Relations. In this
role, the individual will develop and implement a highly visible
and community relations program to greatly enhance relationships
with neighbors and maintain the awareness, recognition and overall
reputation of the University.

Representative Duties:
External Community Work (55%):

• As the liaison between campus and community, oversee external
  relations programs, projects, and events. E
• Conduct outreach and provide ongoing support and information to
  ensure that there are positive, trusted relationships and
  transparent communication with nearby neighbors and the broader
  community. E
• Proactively seek out external opportunities for Cal Lutheran
  staff to interact with the community in positive and meaningful
  ways .Strategize, collaborate, advise, develop and execute
  activities, seek sponsors and manage relationships with the
  Community Leaders Association in the capacity of Executive Director
  to the board. E
• Ensure that timely, accurate and important information reaches
  the community and plans, organizes, and executes consistent and
  informative presentations, events, meetings, tours, and one-on-one
  conversations with neighbors, community merchants, neighborhood
  organizations, and other groups. E
• Regularly host and attend community meetings to provide updates
  and hear feedback.
  Serve as the principal point of contact with neighbors and
  neighborhood groups in order to maintain a positive university
  image. E
• Identify, address, and mitigate unforeseen events that may
  impact relationships between the campus and various constituencies.
  E
• Identify opportunities for University’s administration and
  faculty to speak at highly visible meetings and conferences in the
  region. E
• Applies the lens of social justice and racial equity to
  community outreach work using the framework of Cal Lutheran’s
  Strategic Plan. E
• Identify opportunities to represent or showcase the University
  at major public events and forums. E

Internal Coordination Work (30%):

• Ensure the community experience is incorporated into Cal
  Lutheran’s decisions and internal partners have a good
  understanding of the community’s needs, desires, and concerns.
  E
• Bring awareness of community issues to internal planning and
  decision making to proactively address external issues that may
  impact Cal Lutheran. E
• Staff and support internal subject matter experts. Ensure that
  they are briefed with the proper information, so they can engage
  the public, answer their questions, and address concerns. E
• Provide input to Division and University leadership for the
  identification of individuals to serve on appropriate strategic
  commissions and boards. E

General Job Duties (10%):

• Attend team and organization-wide meetings, support various
  projects, attend trainings and more.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned

E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:

• Public relations and relationship building techniques
• Advisory board processes for nonprofits and public and private
  businesses
• Well acquainted with local and regional community
• Report writing techniques for status and contact reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Managerial skills and experience
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and
  procedures
• Strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience and
  courtesy
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and
  vocabulary
• Computer proficiency in word processing, publishing and web
  software
• Appropriate attire and protocol for interacting with
  professionals
• Cal Lutheran plans and activities

Ability To:

• Plan, organize, and direct public relations activities and
  programs
• Develop programs to enhance the image and visibility of the
  University
• Interface with, neighbors, community, business leaders faculty
  and staff at all levels
• Present a very positive, professional University image to
  various constituencies
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working
  relationships with others
• Analyze situations strategically, resolve any conflicts, and
  adopt an effective course of action
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Work independently with little direction
• Plan and organize work
• Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree and three years
increasingly responsible experience in public relations,
communication, marketing or related field

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in communication, public relations or
marketing
Bilingual Spanish/English
Experience working in higher education programs that required
direct interaction with community partners and organizations on and
off campus.

Licenses and Other Requirements:
N/A

Physical Abilities:

Working Environment:
Office environment and regional travel
Evening or variable hours.

Posting Number: Staff001782022
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 10/24/2022
Position End Date:
Open Date: 10/19/2022
Close Date: 11/20/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10177

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s
policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.

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