Account Manager - Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Account Manager for the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy coordinates and executes marketing, media relations, and public relations projects that advance the objectives at college and division levels, which also contributes to the University's mission and goals.

• Develops and executes communications strategies, including marketing, media relations, and public relations, for the assigned unit that advances the unit's individual goals while contributing to the University's mission and goals.
• Oversees marketing efforts for major Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy led events, in collaboration with the Office of Community Relations and Special Events,
  as needed. This includes large scale conferences like the annual NICE cybersecurity conference, and the annual Hemispheric Security Conference.
• Oversees all digital marketing as well as both organic and paid social media strategies.
• Manages the strategic communications team including the Junior Account Manager and other support staff. Delegates tasks to promote effective execution of all
  projects and campaigns.
• Writes news stories in conformance with University guidelines. Assists with other printed and online materials being prepared on behalf of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy including advertisements and videos.
• Revises and copyedits materials prepared on behalf of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy. Drafts speeches, op-eds and columns for leadership.
• Maintains frequent contact with the Green School communications team, academic and administrative officers as well as the greater University. Maintains flexibility and
  sensitivity to establish and maintain necessary rapport with all levels of personnel and external constituencies.
• Engages with Spanish speaking entities in Latin America in efforts to enhance the educational partnerships and marketing initiatives for the Jack D. Gordon Institute
  for Public Policy.
• Handles confidential matters concerning the assigned unit, the untimely disclosure of which would be detrimental.
• Performs essential duties in any emergencies such as hurricanes, public health emergencies, and/or any other university emergency closing. The employee is
  expected to be available to report to work as needed during university emergency closing with appropriate notification of a department administrator.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Media/Public Relations, Communications or appropriate degree and three (3) years of experience in a related field.

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

• Ability to communicate in Spanish.
• Experience with Digital Marketing.

• Administrative

$50,000 - $60,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License Check

• This is a time-limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 day's notice.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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