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Lakeland Community College invites interested and qualified applicants to apply for the position of Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer.
Lakeland Community College, founded in 1967, was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to our mission, Lakeland provides quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community, offering day, evening, weekend and online classes.
Reporting to the President of the College, the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer will provide leadership for and is responsible for all aspects of College’s marketing and public relations, including managing the College’s public image, brand, and reputation; media relations; and overall marketing and communication strategy. This position will carry significant responsibilities for external and internal communication as well as building positive relationships with all stakeholders. The position will also have leadership and management oversight of the College’s marketing and communication staff. The individual in this position must be detail-oriented and a strategic and proactive thinker.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive)
- Craft long-term public relations strategy aligned with the College’s mission, vision, and the Key Performance Indicators established by the College.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction that strengthens the College’s reputation, brand, and image.
- Compose internal and external communication such as new releases, announcements, online posts, and around public relations and marketing projects.
- Oversee the design and production of print materials and publications, website management, and social media content creation and management.
- Serve as the central point of contact for media relations, advertising, public affairs, and community relations and as the media spokesperson for the College when appropriate.
- Compose speeches and help shape public statements, remarks, and presentations for the President.
- Develop a rapport with members of media agencies for TV, print and digital publications, radio, and other communication channels.
- Develop pre-emptive, proactive communications plans addressing targeted audiences to mitigate risk and drive communications around key issues.
- Develop a comprehensive crisis communications plan and manage crises as they arise.
- Provide leadership for marketing and communication staff.
- Manage approved budgets responsibly and in fiscally sound ways.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, or a related field is required, master’s preferred.
- At least three years of relevant experience is required; five years of relevant experience preferred.
- Media savvy, with a solid understanding of all modes of and current trends in communication.
- Crisis management expertise and experience.
- Demonstrated experience as a strong writer and oral communicator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Superb writing and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving as well as leadership and team management skills.
- Identify story ideas and shape key messages to generate positive media coverage for the College.
- Handle sensitive media relations situations, including crisis communication response.
- Provide leadership, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with multiple audiences.
- Shape and control the flow of information to key constituencies.
- Penchant for attention to details.
- Tolerance for ambiguity.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This is a 12-month full-time position.
- The annual salary is at grade 6 of the Supervisory/Professional salary schedule. The anticipated hiring range is $74,903 - $82,400.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:
- Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
- Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
- Application review will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.
To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.
Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.
Please review Lakeland’s Mission, Vision, Purpose and Statement of Commitment.
INTRODUCTION
Lakeland Community College invites interested and qualified applicants to apply for the position of Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer.
Lakeland Community College, founded in 1967, was the first college in Ohio created by a vote of the people. True to our mission, Lakeland provides quality learning opportunities to meet the social and economic needs of the community, offering day, evening, weekend and online classes.
Reporting to the President of the College, the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer will provide leadership for and is responsible for all aspects of College’s marketing and public relations, including managing the College’s public image, brand, and reputation; media relations; and overall marketing and communication strategy. This position will carry significant responsibilities for external and internal communication as well as building positive relationships with all stakeholders. The position will also have leadership and management oversight of the College’s marketing and communication staff. The individual in this position must be detail-oriented and a strategic and proactive thinker.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive)
- Craft long-term public relations strategy aligned with the College’s mission, vision, and the Key Performance Indicators established by the College.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction that strengthens the College’s reputation, brand, and image.
- Compose internal and external communication such as new releases, announcements, online posts, and around public relations and marketing projects.
- Oversee the design and production of print materials and publications, website management, and social media content creation and management.
- Serve as the central point of contact for media relations, advertising, public affairs, and community relations and as the media spokesperson for the College when appropriate.
- Compose speeches and help shape public statements, remarks, and presentations for the President.
- Develop a rapport with members of media agencies for TV, print and digital publications, radio, and other communication channels.
- Develop pre-emptive, proactive communications plans addressing targeted audiences to mitigate risk and drive communications around key issues.
- Develop a comprehensive crisis communications plan and manage crises as they arise.
- Provide leadership for marketing and communication staff.
- Manage approved budgets responsibly and in fiscally sound ways.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training and Experience Required/Preferred
- A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communication, or a related field is required, master’s preferred.
- At least three years of relevant experience is required; five years of relevant experience preferred.
- Media savvy, with a solid understanding of all modes of and current trends in communication.
- Crisis management expertise and experience.
- Demonstrated experience as a strong writer and oral communicator.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Superb writing and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities; excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving as well as leadership and team management skills.
- Identify story ideas and shape key messages to generate positive media coverage for the College.
- Handle sensitive media relations situations, including crisis communication response.
- Provide leadership, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with multiple audiences.
- Shape and control the flow of information to key constituencies.
- Penchant for attention to details.
- Tolerance for ambiguity.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This is a 12-month full-time position.
- The annual salary is at grade 6 of the Supervisory/Professional salary schedule. The anticipated hiring range is $74,903 - $82,400.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Apply for this position through the college’s Human Resources website. Please be prepared to do the following:
- Answer all questions in the college’s employment application (*please read the note below)
- Attach a current resume and a cover letter summarizing your interest and qualifications for this position.
- Application review will begin immediately; however, the position will remain open until filled.
To avoid difficulties when submitting your application, be sure your web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer) is updated to the latest version and allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application since you WILL NOT be able to save a partially completed application and work on it later.
Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The College does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military status, disability, age, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability that requires special accommodation to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.
Please review Lakeland’s Mission, Vision, Purpose and Statement of Commitment.
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Document your strategic marketing credentials early
Gather evidence of brand P&L ownership, campaign ROI results, and board-level reporting before you approach employers. PERM audits scrutinize whether the CMO role genuinely requires your specific advanced-degree background, so documentation gaps slow everything down.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Public companies and PE-backed firms with international workforce needs file PERM far more often than domestic-only businesses. Search Migrate Mate to filter CMO and VP Marketing openings by employers who have sponsored green cards in marketing leadership categories before.
Negotiate PERM initiation into your offer terms
Ask the employer to start PERM within six to twelve months of your start date and include that timeline in your offer letter. CMO roles filled quickly on nonimmigrant status often stall on sponsorship once hiring pressure eases.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 requirements
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Prepare for the prevailing wage determination step
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Understand how EB-3 avoids H-1B cap uncertainty
Unlike the H-1B lottery, EB-3 has no annual selection cap for most nationalities. If you're already working in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa, a parallel EB-3 filing lets you pursue permanent residency without depending on lottery outcomes.
Green Card Chief Marketing Officer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Marketing Officer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
CMO roles typically qualify for EB-2 because the position normally requires an advanced degree in marketing, business, or a related field. If the employer's job description specifies a master's degree or equivalent, USCIS will evaluate it under EB-2. Roles where a bachelor's degree plus experience satisfies the requirement may fall under EB-3 instead. Your employer's immigration counsel structures the petition to match the actual job duties.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a CMO?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to a single employer's petition cycle. There is no annual lottery, and EB-3 has no per-nationality cap for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires DOL-supervised recruitment, which adds several months before the I-140 petition even reaches USCIS. H-1B is faster to obtain initially but expires and requires renewal. Green card sponsorship is employer-driven and permanent.
How do I find CMO roles where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Chief Marketing Officer openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Most job boards don't surface this data, so you'd otherwise have to ask during interviews. Targeting companies with prior PERM filings in marketing leadership roles substantially shortens the conversation about sponsorship willingness.
What does the PERM recruitment process mean for a CMO hire?
Before filing PERM, your employer must run a DOL-compliant recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for the CMO role. This includes print advertising, job postings, and internal notices over a defined window. The process takes three to six months before the PERM application is submitted. Your employer's legal team manages this, but you should expect delays if the recruitment documentation isn't prepared carefully.
Can a CMO candidate self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Yes, under EB-1A or EB-2 National Interest Waiver, CMO candidates with sustained national or international recognition may self-petition without a specific job offer or PERM process. EB-2 NIW suits professionals whose work benefits the U.S. economy or a specific industry sector. These routes are harder to qualify for than employer-sponsored PERM but give you full control over the timeline and don't depend on a single employer's commitment.