Interdisciplinary Communication Coordinator

Interdisciplinary Communication Coordinator

The Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs builds on successful interdisciplinary efforts that started as part of NC State’s previous strategic plan. The office also brings key Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost units and initiatives that cross disciplinary boundaries together in one place. It fosters and supports partnerships with university-level interdisciplinary programs. The office’s work is closely aligned with Wolfpack 2030:
Powering the Extraordinary, NC State’s  Strategic Plan, and will advance all three pillars of the university’s land‑grant mission: excellent teaching, research and engagement.

This is a new position which will serve as the lead for facilitating and synergizing communication efforts across the Office of University Interdisciplinary Programs (OUIP) and the units which report to it. Currently, OUIP’s communications needs are handled by the Provost’s Office Communications team and by team members within each unit; this position aims to bridge the gap between these organizational structures and provide our interdisciplinary team with the ability to more effectively create and share the stories of events, programs, faculty, staff and students.

This position will also have the opportunity to play a role in amplifying new OUIP‑level efforts, such as art‑science efforts at NC State and Think and Do Tanks.

The Interdisciplinary Communication Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Developing strategies for easing the ability of communications staff within units to create standard approaches and branding for units to feature their work.
• Developing mechanisms for individual units to easily contribute to a common newsletter and find mechanisms to feature key events and tell stories of the novel ways NC State is facilitating interdisciplinary scholarship, teaching, and problem solving.
• Incorporating data‑driven storytelling and visualization techniques to develop novel communication approaches.
• Convening the communications team within OUIP and working closely with, and reporting to, the Senior Vice Provost of University Interdisciplinary Programs and the Provost’s Office Communications team.

NC State is a leader in Public Science and, more generally, in developing novel approaches for engaging audiences. This Coordinator will be able to engage, benefit from and share with that community of scholars and practitioners.

• OUIP‑level newsletters and “spotlight” stories that highlight faculty, staff and students who are playing great roles as interdisciplinary leaders.
• Data‑driven and visualized stories about the interdisciplinarity at NC State.
• Other communication outputs that represent the synergy between the needs and opportunities in OUIP and the Coordinator’s skillsets.

• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts.
• Wellness & Recreation Membership.
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part‑Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment plus 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Ability to tell stories and craft data‑driven visuals that connect to a variety of audiences (primarily students/campus, donors/alumni and program‑specific audiences).
• Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and professionalism.
• Combination of big‑picture and detail‑oriented thinking to effectively assess and address communications needs and efforts across multiple units.
• Ability to evaluate the impact of various communications, events, and outreach initiatives and identify the target audience.
• Experience leveraging social media platforms as a means of promoting visibility and connecting others with the office’s mission and efforts.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with…