Reporting to the Executive Director of the NHIOP, the Deputy Director oversees the strategic, financial, supervisory, communications, and institutional leadership responsibilities.
Programming, Communication and External Relations- Identify strategic programming and funding opportunities
- Manage the overall planning, coordination and oversight of Institute programming including program selections to ensure quality and consistency while considering Institute priorities and coordinating with campus and community partners
- Oversee the Institute's public relations, branding, and communications, including press releases, Institute speeches, and newsletters while maintaining quality, tone, and consistency
- Manage speaker, special guests and donor recruitment, invitations, and correspondence to ensure a continued partnership and a positive guest experience
- Build and maintain relationships with authors, journalists, elected officials, publishers, community partners, special guests and vendors
- Coordinate the publication of Survey Center poll releases and materials, including press releases, reports, media advisories, website content, and social media
- Plan special events and programs in conjunction with Institute team
- Execute special projects as assigned by the Executive Director
- Maintain records of Institute traditions, events, policies, operating protocols, reference materials, exhibits, polling history, institutional archives and historical collections
Leadership & Staff Supervision- Provide direct supervision and performance management of the Program Assistant
- Oversee work planning, prioritization, and delegation of all Institute administrative responsibilities
- Coordinate administrative support between the Institute and the Politics Department (as managed by the faculty department chair and the Program Assistant)
- Oversee student interns and student intern projects with assistance from the Program Assistant
Financial Management & Oversight- Oversee the Institutes financial planning and forecasting of the annual operating expenses, budget development and monitoring and reporting and analysis
- Execute and monitor polling budgets, contracts, and consultant payments
- Partner with the Finance Office on Institute finances and budgeting
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree preferred, along with a minimum of seven to ten years of experience in the area of public relations/communications, business and/or politics
- Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative and is driven to achieve results
- Ability to collaborate with campus partners and external agencies and constituencies organizing and implementing Institute events and programs
- Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in brand management, public relations and strategic communications in a higher education, civic, nonprofit, public policy or political environment.
- Supervisory and/or management experience with demonstrated ability to foster a collaborative team environment
- Enthusiastic, reliable team player with a commitment to excellence in customer service and professionalism
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Budget experience preferred but not necessary
- Availability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for special programs or events
In order to be considered for this position, please submit both a resume and a cover letter.
Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.
