Coastal Operations Manager
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Coastal Operations Manager.
Position DetailsLocation Gulf Park
730 East Beach Boulevard Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560 United States Division GP University Communications Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Salary Range 43,798.00 - 59,256.00 Pay Grade
E09
Posting Close Date May 26, 2023
Job Summary The Coastal Operations Manager serves an integral part of the leadership team for the Office of University Communications and as the lead communications professional for the University on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This position manages primary communication functions at the Gulf Park campus, including marketing communications, public relations, news and media relations, and digital media efforts, and also liaises with communication staff at the University's teaching and research sites along the Gulf Coast to coordinate high-level communication, public relations, and event-related projects. This position directly reports to the Director of University Communications and provides support to the Director as needed. The position also indirectly reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Coastal Operations. This position is based in Long Beach but involves regular day travel to Hattiesburg or other locations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, advertising or related field from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience in a marketing, public relations or communication field. Valid Driver's License is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in marketing, public relations, advertising or related field. Three to five years of professional experience in a marketing, public relations or communication field.
About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 131 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www. usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.