Manager of Public Relations and Communications

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Why Work at Chamberlain College Of Nursing?

Part of DeVry Education Group (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services, Chamberlain College of Nursing is a rapidly-expanding college rich with opportunities for growth and offering competitive wages and benefits. If you enjoy being a part of an exciting team and working in a collaborative, dynamic environment then Chamberlain College of Nursing might be right for you.

As part of our growing marketing team you’ll work alongside highly engaged, energetic colleagues and with world-class creative and media agency partners. As an educational organization, we support and encourage colleagues to further their educations by offering tuition assistance and seminars through our Leadership Development Center.

We believe in taking care of those who take care of others. We offer a wide range of benefits that are intended to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Whether it's advancing your career, maintaining a healthy lifestyle or saving for retirement, our comprehensive benefit offerings can help you reach your goals. If you are ready to join an institution like ours, we welcome you to apply.

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Position Details

Manager of Public Relations and Communications
Job
Full-time
7/7/2015
Northern Illinois
Downers Grove, IL

Chamberlain is looking to hire an experienced PR Manager to join the Marketing team. Under general direction from the Senior Communications Manager, this position is responsible for managing public relations and directing the media relations activities for Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Works with Marketing leadership to develop and implement public relations strategies in support of the national platform, online programs and regional efforts to serve on-site campus market locations 
  • Works directly with the Marketing Managers (online and on-site) to promote public relations activities, news releases, advertorials, op eds and events 
  • Develops strategy and implements public relations plans for new and existing locations and programs 
  • Manages Public Relations agencies to implement PR strategies and tactics and ensure goals and objectives are met 
  • Seeks and identifies newsworthy media opportunities that showcase Chamberlain College of Nursing, its students, faculty, alumni, programs, etc. 
  • Writes speeches and prepares presentations for special events such as Graduation, Grand Openings, etc. 
  • Monitors and reviews communications to external audiences to ensure that a consistent message is disseminated Networks with outside groups and leaders to promote Chamberlain College of Nursing’s positive image, goals and objectives 
  • Responsible to provide editorial for Chamberlain publications (local and national)
  • Responsible to secure and promote testimonials from alumni, students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners 
  • Assists Investor Relations and the Crisis Management team as needed 
  • Serves as a primary contact with the media and other external audiences

To perform this job successfully, we are looking for individuals that have the following experience.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or related area required 
  • Minimum 5 years experience in public relations in a corporate/agency setting required 
  • Experience in management is preferred 
  • Demonstrated experience communicating with contacts in government, regulatory affairs, broadcast & journalism required 
  • Strong comfort level in working with media outlets and editors 
  • Well-versed in writing for social media/digital platforms and blogs 
  • Experience and comfortable in counseling senior management 
  • Proficiency with AP style required 
  • Experience drafting strategic, integrated communication plans 
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Strong negotiation and project management skills

Competitive.


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