Communications and Events Specialist (Communications and College Relations Specialist) **POSITION DETAILS** This position requires both writing and design skills, the ability to manage both long-term and short-term projects simultaneously, and the ability to work closely with a large number of faculty and staff. Reporting to the Dean of Humanities and the Arts, the Communications and Events Specialist will: • Promote and publicize the work of the Division and its constituent departments and programs • Research, develop, and write content for a variety of needs: ad copy, press releases and articles, web and social media posts, and grants and reports, as needed • Maintain a request/queue system for the promotion of events and accomplishments • Responsible for all aspects of producing a twice-monthly electronic newsletter and producing the division’s annual report • Write and design additional announcements, as needed • Work with the Assistant to the Dean to manage distribution of publicity materials • Organize special events for the division; support departments in significant events and manage publicity for them • Distribute press releases to key media contacts • Develop and implement marketing, advertising and communications for events • Mentor and supervise student writers **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** • Graduate study in a humanities or arts field • Track record in promoting the work of higher education • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, research and organization skills • Excellent time management skills: demonstrated ability to prioritize, plan and manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines • Experience working with digital media • Ability to work independently and collaboratively; self-starter with a positive approach to management and team building **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with external entities and communities, representing the College's positions and interests - Serves as a liaison to one or more external organizations, representing the College and building working relationships with the leadership of these organizations - Plans and implements communications campaigns, working with publications staff - Develops an understanding of the concerns of external organizations and communicates these to appropriate College management - Plans public activities and contributes to marketing of College activities and programs to external groups - With College publications and editorial personnel, plans, writes, and produces publicity materials and other external communications - May maintain relationships with media representatives - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Communications and College Relations Specialist **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Assistant **FLSA** Non-exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** Salary Range: $55,450 - $72,145. Salary commensurate with education and experience. **CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 6.09% with additional increases of 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.** CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. **HOW TO APPLY** If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions. If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows: Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment" Click "Search job listings "Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs" Search for Job Opening ID number: **30462** Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format. **CLOSING DATE** July 1, 2025. **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 30462 Location City College of New York