The Division of Educational Ventures is seeking a Public Relations and Communications Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Division of Educational Ventures (DEV) is a growing, innovative, and collaborative organization with a commitment to providing high-quality online education. The division extends Oregon State University’s exceptional learning experiences including microcredentials, certificates, and degrees available to students throughout Oregon and around the world.
The division includes Ecampus, offering over 100 online and hybrid degree programs; the Ecampus Research Unit (ECRU), conducting and supporting original research in online teaching and learning; the Corporate and Workforce Education Unit (CWE), creating pathways for learners employed by partners in business and government; the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy (CORE), providing workforce development for the outdoor recreation industry; the Open Educational Resources Unit (OER), aiding faculty in adopting open course materials; and the Alternative Credential Unit (ACU), developing short-form educational opportunities
The Public Relations and Communications Manager plays a critical role in advancing the division’s strategic goals and promoting its reputation through the development and execution of comprehensive communication strategies. This position is responsible for leading internal communications, public relations, media relations, and thought leadership content development. The Public Relations and Communications Manager leads communications development and execution for the division as well as division units, including Open Educational Resources, Alternative Credentials, Ecampus Research Unit, Corporate and Workforce Education and the Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy.
This position reports to the Senior Director of External Relations and works closely with the Senior Marketing Manager of External Relations as well as other marketing and communication colleagues within the division. For public relations efforts, this position will work closely with OSU’s University Relations and Marketing division.
Oregon State University and the Division of Educational Ventures maintain and enhance a collaborative and inclusive community that is dedicated to equity and equal opportunity. All employees of this division are responsible for ensuring that these commitments are achieved. This position supports these goals directly by developing and distributing communications that represent the division’s inclusive excellence mission.
Ecampus currently operates on a hybrid schedule, Tuesdays and Thursdays are designated in-office days as well as additional days as needed.