Research Communications Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193951SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Research Communications SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
$50,000 - $55,000Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (Hybrid), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; some nights and weekends as needed.Job Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Dean's Office - College Of ManagementAbout the Department
The Poole College of Management actively engages with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship, and service. We’re deeply rooted in NC State’s history as a university that excels at science, technology, engineering, and math.
Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Our college’s diverse student body — over 4,000 students — hails from across North Carolina, the United States, and the world. Our faculty are thought leaders and field-tested experts with enduring ties to the world of business.
Poole College of Management has four academic departments: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, and Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship. We offer bachelor’s degrees in accounting, business administration, economics; master’s degrees in accounting, business administration (MBA), economics, management (including specialized degrees); as well as a doctoral degree in economics. Among our non-degree programs, we offer Executive Education and graduate certificates.
The college houses six initiatives fostering research, learning, and corporate engagement: Business Analytics Initiative, Business Sustainability Collaborative, Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, Entrepreneurship Clinic, Entrepreneurship Collaborative, and Supply Chain Resource Cooperative. The college is fully accredited by the AACSB.
To learn more about our College, visit: https://poole.ncsu.edu
Essential Job Duties
Working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders, the Research Communications Specialist will develop written and multimedia content for the Poole Thought Leadership news platform, focusing on the business and enterprise risk management implications of NC State’s STEM research.
The Research Communications Specialist will also serve as the editor of the Poole Thought Leadership e-newsletter, author Poole Thought Leadership stories on research conducted by Poole faculty, conduct media relations efforts, and collaborate with Poole College faculty experts to elevate the impact of their research.
This position reports to the Director of Communications and will work closely with all members of Poole College communications and marketing teams, the Associate Dean for Faculty and Research, and the Director of the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative, as well as the NC State Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs.
Specific duties include:
- Develop written and multimedia content for the Poole Thought Leadership platform.
- Identify needs to support written content with original or curated visual content, including photography, videography, infographics, etc.
- Provide analytics reports with actionable insights and implement them in editorial planning.
- Utilize media tracking service to monitor media placements of Poole College experts and generate original content to promote these stories.
- Develop Poole Thought Leadership content on other subject-matter areas as needed.
- Work with the Director of Communications and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research to identify key news topics and events that Poole faculty could provide thought leadership on.
- Edit and publish the monthly Poole Thought Leadership e-newsletter.
- Help guide the evolution of the Poole Thought Leadership platform to its next iteration.
- Collaborate with University News Services to elevate the visibility of Poole faculty experts through local and statewide media relations.
- Serve as a member of NC State’s Research Communications Council.
- Help manage external vendors such as designers and videographers.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Exceptionally strong research and/or business writing skills; excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills across a variety of formats.
- Technical skills: Advanced knowledge of Wordpress or another content management system, SEO, web analytics tools, email marketing software and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Media relations experience: pitching stories, preparing subject-matter experts for interactions with the media.
- Project management skills: strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, administrators and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficient understanding of business and economic issues/topics is preferred.
- Experience in higher education and/or a business school is strongly preferred.
- Experience in marketing, communications, or a closely related field.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
04/18/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
04/25/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00110769Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Public Communication SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,880 - $ 96,560Salary Grade Equivalency
GN10Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency EventTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
200101 - Dean's Office-college Of ManagAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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