COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGER
DEADLINE
FOR APPLICATIONS 8th JULY 2015
Uversity is currently
seeking applications from qualified, creative and innovative communications
specialists to join its evolving team.
Reporting to Uversity’s Chief Executive Officer, the successful
candidate will play a pivotal role in developing Uversity’s profile, its
communities and future.
Background
Uversity is a Recognised College of the
National University of Ireland, a registered charity and a company limited by
guarantee. Uversity recruits and admits international
students for its flagship personalised programme, a Master of Arts in Creative Process. Uversity puts students in control of their
education within a learning framework that promotes individuality and creative
difference.
Modules are offered in Art, Design, Drama,
Dance, Music, Literature, Culture, Creative Writing, Creative Technologies and
Cinema and Broadcast Arts. Each student is assigned a personal mentor, attends
modules in host institutions on the island of Ireland, spends time engaged with
practice and interacting with Ireland’s artistic and cultural community and
completes a final project. Further
information is available at www.uversity.org.
Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
As Uversity is a new and emerging entity, the following duties
and responsibilities are indicative and will evolve with Uversity
·
manage,
evaluate and enhance Uversity’s day-to-day communication and student recruitment
strategies
·
specify
and project manage Uversity’s collateral, media relations and events
·
develop
and maintain Uversity’s website and other digital / social media channels as
interactive communication, recruitment, and thought-leadership channels
·
provide
reports and updates on Uversity students and activities
·
cultivate
and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. students, alumni, media,
partner institutions, potential applicants, arts / cultural organisations)
·
develop
and implement a contacts & document management and email communication
system for Uversity
·
identify
and maximise public and media relations and publicity opportunities
·
be
Uversity’s Data Protection Officer
·
advise
on and maintain Uversity’s network, software and hardware requirements
·
file
and diary management
·
general
office administration
·
other
duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.
Experience and Knowledge
·
Post-graduate qualification in a
relevant discipline (communications, marketing / digital marketing, arts /
cultural management, or other allied area) preferably to Master’s level
·
Minimum three years’ experience
in a communications or marketing/digital role
·
Experience in project, event
& budget management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives,
time and budget
·
A proven track record in developing
compellingly effective digital content, media and / or marketing campaigns
·
Experience in representing
an organisation to the public, stakeholders and media
·
Knowledge and understanding of
higher education and or cultural / arts organisations
Skills and Special Aptitudes
· Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
· Ability
to write good content and facilitate online conversations
· Excellent
technical skills and familiarity to use / maintain a full suite of digital /
social media tools & channels including Wordpress CMS
· Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
· Ability to work calmly, innovatively and effectively under
pressure and within a small dynamic team
· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
· A
demonstrable interest in creativity and the arts
Application Process
To apply, please send a cover letter
outlining your interest and suitability for the role and a CV to cdube@uversity.org by Wednesday 8th
July 2015. Interviews will take place
between 13th & 22nd July 2015.
