Full-time Job Announcement

Position: Vice President for External Affairs

Location: Athens Campus

Department: President’s Office

Reports to: President of Athens Technical College

Salary/Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package.

Deadline to Apply: May 2, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Develops strategic communications, marketing, and advertising plans for Athens Technical College and its Foundation and coordinates implementation of the plans with the President and/or senior management.
• Directs the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive internal and external resource development plan for Athens Technical College.
• Develops and maintains a working relationship with the Board of Trustees and external contacts to promote Athens Technical College.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Foundation Board of Trustees and providing timely and accurate information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
• Coordinates and manages fund raising activities for the Athens Technical College's foundation and alumni events.
• Directs media relations efforts and manages press releases and press conferences.
• Plan and coordinate advertising efforts to target enrollment growth through all forms of media.
• Create, schedule, and monitor social media content.
• Update website as needed.
• Write scripts, assist with planning, coordinate photography for special college events.
• Approve promotional items ordered campus wide to ensure the appropriate use of college logo or image.
• Create banners, rack cards, and other graphic design needs to meet college-wide needs.
• Responds to routine and more complex inquiries from students and the general public or directs them to the appropriate source.
• Prepares the Athens Technical College's annual report on accomplishments for the year.
• Conducts student surveys to determine best advertising methods to meet the target audience
• Work as Athens Technical College Foundation liaison to the Foundation Board Members and the community.
• Speaks to Boards, external organizations/groups and individuals to disseminate information and/or to promote good public relations regarding Athens Technical College and Athens Technical College foundation. 
• Coordinates special events with the Director of Institutional Advancement to prepare marketing material, press packets, and releases in conjunction with events. 
• Work to facilitate achievement of Foundation services, goals and objectives.
• Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and adjusts as needed.
• Serve as leader in coordinating project activities.
• Plans and organizes task and work to meet the objectives of Athens Technical College and Athens Tech Foundation.
• Coordinates daily workflow and handles complex departmental administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree *and* Seven (7) years of work-related experience *OR* Master’s degree *and* Three (3) years of work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience within the Technical College System of Georgia.
• Work experience with the Foundation and Public Relations.

To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE: Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to: Athens Technical College, Attn: Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to hr@athenstech.edu .

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

As set forth in its student catalog, Athens Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). 

The following individuals have been designated to coordinate the college's implementation of nondiscrimination policies: Jessica Felts, Director of Student Support Services, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office K-614A, 706/355- 5081 jfelts@athenstech.edu; Sherri Heath, Director of Human Resources ; Title VI, Title VII, Title IX Coordinator (Employees), Office K-514, sheath@athenstech.edu, 706/583-2818; and Lenzy Reid, Vice President of Student Affairs, Title IX (Students) Office H-774, 706/355-5029, lreid@athenstech.edu, 800 U.S. Highway 29 North, Athens, GA 30601.