Function: Communication, content, public affairs and new projects in office of the Vice Chancellor

Reporting to: Vice Chancellor and Director of Communications

Level: Senior Manager

Role Summary:
A senior administrative position to manage internal & external communication at the University and particularly from the Vice Chancellor’s office, developing public & stake holders understanding of the aims of the university and its diverse range of its research, teaching, education and innovation activities. The job role also demands participating planning of brand building and related events and promote effective communication across the university through weekly/monthly newsletters.

Responsibilities:

• Handle key Internal and external communication of the Vice Chancellor’s office.
• Support the Deans and others at the University with communications strategy and implementation.
• Developing public and stake holders understanding of the university goal, education, research and innovation activities.
• Public storytelling around the achievements of the university, its faculty and its students and their uniqueness – developing stories from the perspective of a campus journalist for various occasions and various media.
• Promote effective communication across the university and external stakeholders through newsletters.
• Communicating campus activities, thought leadership, achievements, events etc. through website and Annual Report.
• Involve in public relation activities for the Vice Chancellor’s office with eminent personalities.
• Plan and drive CSR activities (e.g., the bookstore management team).
• Develop effective communication with the Alumni and board of governors of the university.
• Planning for high profile events for the university to continuously improve the brand image of the university.
• Be an integral team member of the Vice Chancellor’s Office in providing project and communication related assistance in successful implementation and completion of new initiatives.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of University administration by exercising discretion in communicating information to faculty, students, staff, and the various publics served by the University.
• Develop and manage University newsletters, annual report and other communication sources from the VC’s office.

Key Skills:

• Outstanding communication skills. Good command on the language.
• Creative mind set, excellent content writer.
• Well-organized, have an eye for detail, multi tasker with great follow-up skills.
• Mature and seasoned, experienced in multiple stakeholder management.
• Take complete ownership for the task at hand without much supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills.
• Must be a self-starter, exercising initiative and independent judgment.
• Proactive ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Possess strong analytical, and data management skills.
• Willing to work on a range of new initiatives simultaneously.
• Discreet and able to manage a contemporary technology driven office.

Qualification:
Graduate/Post Graduate in any discipline, preferably management/journalism with a minimum of 10-12 years of relevant experience in media and communication field.

How to Apply:
You should send your CV to [email protected] with a brief covering letter saying why you are interested in this job, and why you think you would be a good fit.