Job Detail

Key Responsibilities

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• Ensure that messaging on the institutional and unit-levels is aligned with the institutional mission and strategic plan.
• Manage the creation of high-quality content for dissemination across electronic and print media and ensure that coverage is professional and reflects positively on image for the University.
• Conceptualize, plan, and oversee the process of developing publications, including the monthly newsletters, website articles, and annual reports.
• Liaise regularly with faculty and administrative staff to ensure that the right messages and impactful narratives are portrayed in institutional communications across all platforms.
• Serve as the institutional point person and oversee all aspects of communications in support of all units, their events’ management, marketing, and promotion.
• Implement a Social Media plan for the University.
• Ensure the Office responds in a timely manner to press enquires and internal communications.
• Oversee the operations and production staff of the Office of Communications.
• Manage requests to the web developer and ensure web content is clear, consistent, and accurate.
• Maintain awareness of international best practices in the fields of communications, website and graphic design, and conent writing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & experience

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• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• ​Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or related field.
• ​Experience in managing communication strategies and content creation across various media platforms.
• ​Experience in planning and executing publications, newsletters, and website articles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic Language.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute communication plans effectively.
• Proficiency in social media management and content creation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with web content management systems and basic graphic design principles.
• Knowledge of international best practices in communications and content writing.

Diversity Statement

​It is the policy of the American University of Kurdistan to provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. The University promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and makes recruiting decisions exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and current work needs. This policy applies to all hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, remuneration, benefits, and training procedures within our Institution