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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Public Relations Manager
Document your degree's U.S. equivalency early
Foreign communications or PR degrees often need a credential evaluation before PERM filing begins. Get a NACES-member evaluation that maps your qualification to a U.S. bachelor's or master's equivalent so employers aren't delayed by documentation gaps mid-process.
Target agencies with multinational client portfolios
PR agencies managing global accounts routinely sponsor foreign PR managers because the role demands cross-cultural fluency that's hard to source domestically. Search for firms with offices in your home country, as they've navigated international hiring before and understand PERM requirements.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Public Relations Manager roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, cutting through job listings where sponsorship eligibility is unstated or buried in the application process.
Understand how PERM shapes your salary negotiation
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your job zone and location before PERM is certified. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to your duties, so you negotiate an offer that clears that threshold from the start.
Ask employers about their PERM advertising timeline
PERM requires employers to run recruitment steps, including job postings and notices, before filing. Ask prospective employers whether they've started that process or plan to, since the advertising period alone can add three to six months before the petition reaches USCIS.
Position your specialization to support EB-2 eligibility
PR managers with graduate degrees in communications, public affairs, or a related discipline can pursue EB-2 sponsorship, which skips the EB-3 queue for heavily backlogged countries. Frame your specialization, such as crisis communications or investor relations, to align with the advanced-degree requirement in the job description.
Green Card Public Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Public Relations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Public Relations Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled professionals when the role requires a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field. If the position requires a master's degree or you hold one and the employer writes the job requirements accordingly, EB-2 sponsorship becomes available, which can significantly shorten wait times for applicants from countries without heavy backlogs.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for PR managers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card petitions have no annual lottery, so your employer files when ready and the petition proceeds without a random selection step. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed with USCIS.
What does the PERM process require from a PR manager's employer?
PERM requires the employer to conduct a documented recruitment campaign, including job postings and a prevailing-wage determination from DOL, proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. For PR managers, the job description must specify the actual duties and minimum degree requirements that genuinely match the position. Overstating or understating requirements can trigger a DOL audit, stalling the process significantly.
How do I find PR manager employers who sponsor green cards?
Most job listings don't disclose sponsorship eligibility upfront, making it difficult to know which employers are willing to file PERM. Migrate Mate lets you search Public Relations Manager roles filtered by employers with confirmed EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend your time on applications where sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring process.
Can I switch PR employers after my green card is filed but before it's approved?
Once your I-140 has been approved and your priority date becomes current, portability rules allow you to change employers if you move to a same or similar occupational role. A PR manager moving to a similar communications management position at a new company can preserve the original priority date. Changing to an unrelated role before your case is advanced enough typically restarts the process.