Department Communications Specialist 
Southern California Edison 
(Ref.# SCE - NB60576522EA)
posted 02-25-10

Location: Rosemead, CA

Basic Qualifications: Must possess five or more years' experience developing communication materials and strategies.

Core Competencies: - Bachelor Degree in Graphic Arts, Journalism, English, Communications, or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies for enterprise wide initiatives. - Demonstrated experience consulting with clients, including independently identifying client needs, developing action plans, identifying and executing deliverables, and presenting results/recommendations. - Demonstrated experience using advanced software (e.g. Powerpoint) to generate and format various communication tools (e.g executive presentations, newsletters) that incorporate advanced graphics. - Demonstrated experience working with multiple projects/assignments, meeting schedule and budget needs. - Demonstrated experience synthesizing complex information, analyzing information, and integrating processes, systems, and technologies. - Demonstrated experience communicating in writing and orally to a variety of audiences including employees, third parties and all levels of management. - Demonstrated knowledge of printing and production processes and techniques. - Demonstrated expert knowledge of HTML, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. - Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation. - Must demonstrate ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

COMMENTS: Additional testing may be required as part of the selection process for this position. H1 Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferences: Masters' Degree in Communications. Demonstrated experience working Adobe InDesign. Knowledge of and/or experience with working with social media platforms. Demonstrated general knowledge of a supply chain organization.

Typical Responsibilities: The successful candidate will partner with multiple stakeholders to plan, coordinate and execute communication enterprise wide strategies and tactics that support and build awareness for supply management processes, policies and initiatives. Typical responsibilities will include: working closely with a variety of business partners, including senior managers, subject matter experts and third parties providing seasoned communications consulting as well as creating and overseeing the creation of video/audio/written and or graphical communication tools and materials for conventional and online use, recommending and executing communications strategies related to a broad array of disciplines and projects; proactively seeking communication opportunities and monitoring environmental activity to anticipate, identify and recommend appropriate channels and media platforms; synthesizing complex information and subjects for presentation to diverse stakeholders; and managing projects on time and on budget; and other duties and responsibilities as needed.

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Director, Unspecified (8) 
Also known as Director, Instructional Communications Systems 

Location: Madison, Wisconsin (Pyle Center) 
Appointment: 100%, fixed term Academic Staff 
Availability: Immediate (open until filled). For best consideration, respond by March 1

POSITION SUMMARY Provide leadership, vision and direction for distance education and related services for Instructional Communications Systems (ICS), an academic support unit serving UW-Extension, other UW institutions, and UW partners.

ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIPS The Director directly or indirectly supervises a staff of up to 45 technicians, instructional designers/trainers, program coordinators and program support staff who have specialties in audio, video, web, computers, marketing and distance education. Staff includes academic staff, classified staff and students. The director works with a wide variety of units in UW-Extension, other UW institutions and State Agencies. The Director reports to the Director/Associate Director of Broadcasting and Media Innovations.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Direct a comprehensive range of distance education delivery and support services for academic and administrative purposes. This includes oversight of technical operation and development, program coordination, instructional design and training, marketing and evaluation for audio, web conferencing, interactive video, satellite video, multimedia services, and Web services.

• Direct the long-term development of services in accordance with the strategic objectives of UW-Extension and the Division of Broadcasting and Media Innovations.
• Work closely with faculty and staff to increase access to UW courses and programs through appropriate use of distance education and instructional technologies.
• Oversee development and implementation procedures for scheduling, using and billing ICS distance education systems.
• Secure financial support through grants, government, community and other external funding support sources for ICS. Assist/advise other faculty and staff in developing distance education grant proposals.
• Provide financial leadership and responsibility for established and new ICS services, including balancing staff, capital and supply needs with program revenue requirements.
• Monitor and assess new developments in distance education and instructional technology. Recommend and implement necessary ICS changes and new directions.
• Continuously review, evaluate and improve ICS performance, facilities and services.
• Direct the collection, analysis, publication and distribution of ICS data to guide UW and State Agency decision-making.

2. Formulate and Implement Distance Education and Related Policies

• Establish policies and procedures to facilitate ICS mission, consistent with the needs of UW-Extension, other UW institutions and education partners.
• Assist UW-Extension and UW System to develop and institute policies and procedures for distributing distance education courses and meetings via various technologies.
• Participate in UW-Extension strategic planning for instructional technology and distance education; provide advice and recommendations concerning the use of technologies for instructional and administrative purposes.

3. Consult with UW Faculty/Staff and State Agencies

• Build and foster effective relationships with a variety of ICS partners, including Extension Divisions, UW System, UW institutions, state and local government, K-12, and other public agencies.
• Represent UW-Extension on state/regional and national committees, including the Distance Learning Conference Planning Committee, Four Lakes Board of Operations, the UW Educational Media Technology Council, and other committees.
• Serve as an internal consultant to UW departments and units as faculty/staff explore, evaluate, adapt and use distance education technologies.

4. Develop ICS Staff

• Determine ICS staff needs. Hire, direct, mentor and evaluate staff.
• Establish ICS organizational structure to best meet current and emerging needs. Promote and maintain a unit atmosphere in which staff can work effectively to support client needs.
• Increase and expand the skills of ICS staff. Promote short-term and long-term professional development goals for staff. Implement internal training programs and promote external training for staff.
• Responsible and accountable for supporting and promoting multiculturalism and diversity including in employment, promotion and training
• Essential job functions: Articulate, persuasive oral and written communications with wide range of internal and external clients and other contacts Develop, plan and successfully lead ICS in technology, budgeting, marketing and operations Analytical acumen to collect and evaluate complex operational and financial data Ease and familiarity with audio, video and web-based communication systems

Minimum qualifications/requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree; degree in business/finance or operations/technology or similar is desirable 2. Five years successfully leading professionals in technology-related business with operational responsibility 3. High-level skills in providing excellent customer service to internal and/or external clients 4. Experience and skill in developing and administering business practices and budgets with multiple revenue sources 5. Familiarity with audio/video/web marketing strategies for growing client base 6. Recognition that diversity and multiculturalism is an organizational asset and success in creating diverse workforce

Desirable qualifications: 1. Experience with technology research and development, especially in audio/video/web services 2. Planning and implementation experience in finance/accounting, business structures and technology services

SALARY: The range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000 with actual pay dependent upon skills and experience. UW-Extension offers a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Applicant review will begin on March 1, 2010. Please include:

1. A completed UW-Extension application form, Applicant survey and confidentiality notice. (You may retrieve a copy at http://www1.uwex.edu/jobs/documents/uwexapp.pdf or you may request a MS Word formatted copy to be sent via e-mail by Betsy.)

2. A detailed resume.

3. A one to two page narrative detailing HOW your experience relates to this position. Please carefully detail your experience as it compares to the job duties and qualifications for this position.)

4. Recruitment source where you learned about this position.

5. E-mail addresses, names and contact information for three work references, including at least one supervisory reference, who can attest to your professional capabilities.

Successful candidate will be required to provide documentation of credentials. Prior to appointment to this position, a criminal records review will be conducted. UWEX complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record.

DIRECT INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS TO:

Betsy Nelson Broadcasting & Media Innovations 821 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53706 Or call 608-262-5221; e-mail betsy.nelson@vilas.uwex.edu This is job number EC10-017

This document can be made available in alternative formats by calling the person listed above.

Under Wisconsin Statutes, if asked, UW-Extension is required to provide a list of all nominees and applicants who have not requested, in writing, that their identities remain confidential. The identities of all finalists must be released upon request.

An offer of employment is contingent upon establishment of identity and verification of employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

An EEO/Affirmative Action employer, the University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.