Director of Creative Services (HEO) **POSITION DETAILS** Queens College, an engine of economic, educational and social mobility, is a public institution serving New York’s highly diverse and global population. Located in the heart of Queens on a beautiful 80-acre campus, Queens College historically graduates the most teachers, counselors, and principals in the NY metropolitan area and serves more computer science majors than any other CUNY college and provides new schools of business and the arts. Students from across the country and around the world are attracted to study at the Aaron Copland School of Music and the School of Earth and Environmental Science. Queens College enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and pre-professional programs. With its graduate and undergraduate degrees, honors programs, and research and internship opportunities, the college helps its nearly 15,000 students realize their potential in countless ways, assisted by an accessible, award-winning faculty. The college has been cited for 33 years in the Princeton Review as one of the nation's 100 "Best Value" colleges, as well as being ranked a U.S. News and World Report Best College and Forbes Magazine Best Value College thanks to its outstanding academics, return on investment, generous financial aid packages and affordable costs. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Communications and Marketing and Senior Advisor to the President, the Director of Creative Services oversees the design, preparation, production and distribution of hundreds of print materials promoting greater visibility and awareness of Queens College's programs and assets, consistent with the College's Strategic Plan. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, specific duties include but are not limited to: + Implements, supports and ensures appropriate use of college brand identity on all print publicity initiatives, consistent with University guidelines. + Conducts periodic assessments of the effectiveness of the branding approach and updates as necessary. + Reviews new and existing materials to ensure compliance with college's visual identity system. + Directs the planning and execution of photography shoots, selects photographers, and oversees an electronic archive for all digital assets for photography and print materials. + Develops strategic (long range) and operational (current year) plans for print publicity and advertising with college marketing staff and directors. + Meets with campus administrators and faculty about their publicity and printing needs. + Supervises direct reports and ensures that appropriate personnel have necessary skills to fulfill required goals, evaluating their work and performance as appropriate. + Researches, selects and acquires equipment and software, keeping current with industry standards and innovations. + Oversees the record keeping pertaining to departmental processes and procedures, tracks departmental work flow from initiation to completion, and monitors sequential sign-offs on all work. + Develops proposed Creative Services budget to effectively interface with vendors, prepares specifications, and reviews estimates and printer's proofs. **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor’s degree and eight years’ related experience required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · + Experience leading a team of full-time and part-time employees. + Experience managing multiple projects and clients with competing priorities, from inception to completion. + Self-starter who is skillful at working on creative projects. + Budget management and advocacy abilities. + Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Lightroom. **CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW** Directs College communications and public relations efforts. - Establishes goals consistent with the College mission and works collaboratively with senior management to develop short- and long-range plans to further College outreach - Develops and maintains comprehensive press, public relations, and internal communications strategies - Represents the College to a variety of external and community organizations, establishing good working relationships and two-way communications on areas of common interest - Oversees College web site and other major communications vehicles, such as publications - Plans, organizes, and implements special events including conferences, receptions, and informational programs - Develops and implements campaigns to foster awareness of College activities and initiatives - Researches and develops speeches and other critical communications by senior management - Maintains media relationships and serves as spokesperson representing the College - Identifies and leverages opportunities to promote the visibility and reputation of the College. - Performs related duties as assigned. Job Title Name: Communications and College Relations Director **CUNY TITLE** Higher Education Officer **FLSA** Exempt **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS** Salary range is $111,560 - $124,656, commensurate with education and experience. 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 on any website other than CUNYfirst, please follow the instructions below: + Go to cuny.jobs + In the box labeled "job title, keywords", enter "29606" + Click on "Director of Creative Services (HEO) " + Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions Please note that the candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience and resume in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. Selected finalists will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three (3) professional references and three (3) written letters of recommendation. **Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. **CLOSING DATE** 30 Days **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 29606 Location Queens College