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Public Information Officer at Reedley College
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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
The district-wide eligibility list, which will be valid for at least one year, will be used to fill full-time positions in this classification. The current vacancy is at Reedley College.
Definition: Under direction plans, develops, and implements a program of internal and external communications and public relations.
Compensation: Starts at $5,163 per month. Full-time permanent positions provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage for employees.
Experience: Experience in journalism with various segments of the media and some public relations experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or a related area.
Examples of Duties: Performs a variety of duties including planning, preparing, and coordinating the production of publications for programs, special events, and the college as a whole. Maintains positive relationships with various members of the media and provides information on campus or district programs or decisions to media through direct contact or press releases. Reviews materials and photographs to determine their value in portraying the college. Writes copy for brochures, press releases and catalogs. Assembles the various resources necessary to complete projects. May perform other related duties as needed.
Required Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of the role of community colleges in education and the community, effective communication techniques used in writing, photography, and speaking, the local media and its structure and procedures, community organizations and their roles and goals, group dynamics and characteristics of young adults. Skill to write, edit, design and photograph, inform media of college events, coordinate multiple projects and remain on deadline, coordinate the work of perform other related duties as needed to produce a coherent and attractive end product. Knowledge of and ability to employ correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Skill to employ simple mathematical techniques. Ability to assign, monitor, and review the work of others. Ability to receive and follow instructions and appropriately interact with students, staff, faculty and the public. Ability to learn and apply college and district policies and procedures.
Selection Process: The selection process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated to select a limited number of qualified candidates to participate in a performance test (50% weight). Of those candidates achieving a passing score on this exam, only the 12 highest scoring candidates, plus ties, will be invited to an oral appraisal board interview (50% weight). Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each testing section.
PERFORMANCE EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 25th.
To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our web site at https://employment.scccd.edu/sigma
A copy of your degree or transcripts showing degree must be submitted by the deadline and can be emailed to jobs@scccd.edu or faxed to (559) 272-5156. Resumes may also be submitted.
Filing Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009.
For an application package please contact the Personnel Commission (receptionist), 1525 E. Weldon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704. Contact us by telephone at (559) 226-0720, by FAX at (559) 272-5156 or at our website: https://employment.scccd.edu/sigma
Posted: 5/15/09 Pay Range: Regular Classified 68
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
The district-wide eligibility list, which will be valid for at least one year, will be used to fill full-time positions in this classification. The current vacancy is at Reedley College.
Definition: Under direction plans, develops, and implements a program of internal and external communications and public relations.
Compensation: Starts at $5,163 per month. Full-time permanent positions provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage for employees.
Experience: Experience in journalism with various segments of the media and some public relations experience.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or a related area.
Examples of Duties: Performs a variety of duties including planning, preparing, and coordinating the production of publications for programs, special events, and the college as a whole. Maintains positive relationships with various members of the media and provides information on campus or district programs or decisions to media through direct contact or press releases. Reviews materials and photographs to determine their value in portraying the college. Writes copy for brochures, press releases and catalogs. Assembles the various resources necessary to complete projects. May perform other related duties as needed.
Required Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of the role of community colleges in education and the community, effective communication techniques used in writing, photography, and speaking, the local media and its structure and procedures, community organizations and their roles and goals, group dynamics and characteristics of young adults. Skill to write, edit, design and photograph, inform media of college events, coordinate multiple projects and remain on deadline, coordinate the work of perform other related duties as needed to produce a coherent and attractive end product. Knowledge of and ability to employ correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Skill to employ simple mathematical techniques. Ability to assign, monitor, and review the work of others. Ability to receive and follow instructions and appropriately interact with students, staff, faculty and the public. Ability to learn and apply college and district policies and procedures.
Selection Process: The selection process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. Applications will be evaluated to select a limited number of qualified candidates to participate in a performance test (50% weight). Of those candidates achieving a passing score on this exam, only the 12 highest scoring candidates, plus ties, will be invited to an oral appraisal board interview (50% weight). Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each testing section.
PERFORMANCE EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 25th.
To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our web site at https://employment.scccd.edu/sigma
A copy of your degree or transcripts showing degree must be submitted by the deadline and can be emailed to jobs@scccd.edu or faxed to (559) 272-5156. Resumes may also be submitted.
Filing Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009.
For an application package please contact the Personnel Commission (receptionist), 1525 E. Weldon Avenue, Fresno, CA 93704. Contact us by telephone at (559) 226-0720, by FAX at (559) 272-5156 or at our website: https://employment.scccd.edu/sigma
Posted: 5/15/09 Pay Range: Regular Classified 68
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