Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN, USA

The Department Head provides strategic leadership to market Purdue Agriculture programs and resources, develop and deliver innovative educational products, and manage stakeholder and public relations through timely and effective communications strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a marketing and communications plan to help achieve the goals set out in Purdue Agriculture’s Strategic Plan.
• Implement and assess innovative communication strategies that enhance Purdue Agriculture’s engagement with existing and new constituents.
• Plan, resource and deploy science-based information, educational products and services to meet the needs of internal and external audiences.
• Continue to build Purdue Agriculture’s reputation and brand as a highly relevant and responsive research and educational institution.
• Inform and guide Purdue Agriculture administration, faculty and staff to anticipate and respond effectively to public issues. 
• Partner with communication leaders in Purdue’s Office of Marketing and Media as well as those off campus to enhance collaboration and the flow of information important to the public.
• Lead a nationally-recognized communications team and sustain a quality work environment conducive to a vibrant and productive department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field plus demonstrated leadership, experience and accomplishment in communications, sales, marketing and/or media relations; advanced degree would be considered a plus. Background or degree in an agriculture-related field desirable but not required.
• Appreciation for the mission and diverse interests of Purdue Agriculture and support of the philosophy of the land grant university.
• Ability to articulate a vision for the department that is aligned with the strategic direction of the College and the university.
• Successful experience in administration:  employee supervision, communications management/production, program development, planning and managing fiscal resources.
• Ability to relate positively with supervisors, peers, subordinates, representatives of various stakeholders and the public.
• Superb written and oral communications skills.

Application Procedure:

• To apply, please visit our website at http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Employment/
• Screening of applications will begin on July 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
• For more information, visit http://www.ag.purdue.edu/agcomm/

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

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