Betsy McNair forwarded this my way to share with you.

-- Teresa

Conference Director

Academic Impressions is a dynamic and growing organization that provides professional development events for academic and administrative leaders in higher education.

We are expanding our team of conference directors responsible for designing professional development events from inception to completion. By applying their knowledge of the administrative context of higher education while staying current on trends and emerging issues, conference directors are in a unique position to effect positive change across colleges and universities. Logistical support for conferences is provided by in-house meeting planners.

We are currently seeking a conference director to assemble additional events in the area of marketing, communications, and recruiting.  A qualified candidate will have experience working to market and position institutions of higher education and craft their communication strategies.  Experience working within or closely with an admissions department preferred.  Knowledge of current web technologies and their use in marketing a plus.

Major responsibilities include:

• Identifying and researching relevant professional development topics
• Identifying, recruiting, and working closely with leading experts in the field to develop content
• Designing programs that align with intended audience and institutional needs
• Attending and managing live events on site (average of one/month)

Required skills and experience:

• Experience working in marketing and communications in a higher education context
• A graduate degree with demonstrated skills related to research, writing, synthesizing, and communicating ideas effectively
• Experience developing and adhering to budgets, and the ability to multi-task while managing tight deadlines
• First hand knowledge of college and university administration and decision-making

Application Process:

Application Form can be downloaded at http://www.academicimpressions.com/hr/application_form.doc. Please e-mail the following to hr@academicimpressions.com

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed form

For more information about the organization, please see www.academicimpressions.com. Interested candidates may call 720-488-6800 x201 for more information.

There is a great new job opportunity at Ball State for a Marketing Communications Manager. It offers great possibilities for someone who is interested in expanding their portfolio; incorporates all aspects of marketing communications and works closely with the entire Ball State communications team--marketing, media relations, events, executive writer, etc.  Best part of the job in my opinion?  You get to work with Tony Proudfoot, Ball State's AVP of Mktg & Comm.  Tony is super sharp and leading of the nation's most ambitious marketing and branding initiatives. 

This directly from the job description:

Primary Function:  Increase the visibility and raise the public's awareness of Ball State University's community-based programs and contributions to Indiana communities.  Toward this end, common functions will include working collaboratively with Building Better Communities (BBC) and the Office of University Marketing and Communications (UMC) on the development and production of marketing and public relations programs, marketing collateral, and supporting outreach activities and initiatives for Ball State University's Building Better Communities programs. The successful candidate will ensure consistency with university, branding, messages, graphic standards, and communications and web policies.

Contact Tony Proudfoot, Associate Vice President, Marketing and Communications at TPROUDFOOT@bsu.edu or 765.285.1560.