Virginia's Community College System
Assistant Director, Faculty/Staff Communications
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Assistant Director, Faculty/Staff Communications
Agency : Northern VA Community College Division NV280-VP Workforce Development
Position Number : 28000839
Pay Range : $85,000 - $95,000
Travel : May be required to travel between NOVA campuses
Telework : Eligible after completion of the state one‑year probationary period
Work Schedule : Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
General Description The Assistant Director, Faculty/Staff Communications develops, leads, and manages internal communications for NOVA to inform faculty and staff about the college’s priorities, accomplishments, and key organizational developments. The assistant director collaborates cross‑departmentally to ensure communications alignment across the college so that appropriate messages are pushed to the appropriate audiences at the appropriate times via the appropriate channels.
Duties and Tasks
Develop, lead, and manage a multi‑year internal communications strategy.
Serve as the executive producer of NOVA’s internal podcast.
Champion NOVA’s strategic plan to faculty and staff by developing and managing a communications strategy specific to the college’s strategic plan.
Create clear, engaging, and accurate content for various platforms, often on tight deadlines.
Collaborate cross‑departmentally to ensure internal communications alignment across the college.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assistance with agency or state emergency responses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of internal communication strategies and employee branding.
Knowledge of aligning communication efforts with departmental and institutional goals.
Ability to lead and execute strategies and projects with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and senior leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and online communication tools (e.g., WordPress, X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).
Ability to learn new technologies, content management systems, and email marketing platforms such as Axios HQ, Canva, Team Dynamix, etc.
Strong judgment and creative thinking skills to align communication efforts with broader institutional goals.
Familiarity with a wide range of communication channels (e.g., email newsletters, podcasts, intranets, town halls) and understanding of how to communicate with diverse internal audiences.
Proficient in conventional and digital photography and videography.
Minimum Work Experience
Experience leading and managing internal communications strategies using various platforms to support institutional goals.
Experience overseeing the full lifecycle of podcast production.
Experience writing, editing, and proofreading high‑quality content for internal channels.
Experience conducting communication audits and using feedback to evaluate the impact of communications initiatives.
Collaboration with senior leadership and other departments to champion institutional initiatives and strategic plans.
Additional Considerations
Experience in higher education communications, especially community colleges.
Experience working in a multi‑site organization.
Experience working in a matrixed organization.
Legal Statements EEO Statement : The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.
ADA Statement : The Virginia Community College System is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E‑Verify Statement : VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer : The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, and the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
Location Requirement Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia.
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General Description The Assistant Director, Faculty/Staff Communications develops, leads, and manages internal communications for NOVA to inform faculty and staff about the college’s priorities, accomplishments, and key organizational developments. The assistant director collaborates cross‑departmentally to ensure communications alignment across the college so that appropriate messages are pushed to the appropriate audiences at the appropriate times via the appropriate channels.
Duties and Tasks
Develop, lead, and manage a multi‑year internal communications strategy.
Serve as the executive producer of NOVA’s internal podcast.
Champion NOVA’s strategic plan to faculty and staff by developing and managing a communications strategy specific to the college’s strategic plan.
Create clear, engaging, and accurate content for various platforms, often on tight deadlines.
Collaborate cross‑departmentally to ensure internal communications alignment across the college.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assistance with agency or state emergency responses.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of internal communication strategies and employee branding.
Knowledge of aligning communication efforts with departmental and institutional goals.
Ability to lead and execute strategies and projects with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and senior leadership.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, and online communication tools (e.g., WordPress, X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).
Ability to learn new technologies, content management systems, and email marketing platforms such as Axios HQ, Canva, Team Dynamix, etc.
Strong judgment and creative thinking skills to align communication efforts with broader institutional goals.
Familiarity with a wide range of communication channels (e.g., email newsletters, podcasts, intranets, town halls) and understanding of how to communicate with diverse internal audiences.
Proficient in conventional and digital photography and videography.
Minimum Work Experience
Experience leading and managing internal communications strategies using various platforms to support institutional goals.
Experience overseeing the full lifecycle of podcast production.
Experience writing, editing, and proofreading high‑quality content for internal channels.
Experience conducting communication audits and using feedback to evaluate the impact of communications initiatives.
Collaboration with senior leadership and other departments to champion institutional initiatives and strategic plans.
Additional Considerations
Experience in higher education communications, especially community colleges.
Experience working in a multi‑site organization.
Experience working in a matrixed organization.
Legal Statements EEO Statement : The Virginia Community College System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.
ADA Statement : The Virginia Community College System is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), providing reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E‑Verify Statement : VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer : The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, education verification, credit checks, and the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
Location Requirement Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or District of Columbia.
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