Title: Director of Public Relations

Term Length: 2 years

Description: University of Illinois Asian American Alumni Network (UIAAAN) is comprised of over 5,000 members representing three campuses. The volunteer board of directors works to deepen the relationship for the University of Illinois through virtual discussion, mentoring, events, and other types of collaboration. The Board is seeking a director of public relations to further efforts to educate, engage, and connect alumni across the United States and around the world.

Role Expectations:

• Collaborate with board members to create and develop partnerships through comprehensive public relations activities including social media, image and branding, and marketing programs.

• Promote beneficial public relations initiatives with Network, alumni clubs, campus partners & other stakeholders.

• Assist in the curation of content for for UIAAAN website and production of UIAAAN newsletter

• Compile best practices for year-round public relations initiatives for Network.

• Serve as mentor to interns and other student representatives from campus organizations.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• Develop collateral material - brochures, posters, etc in collaboration with other members of the Board.

Skills Required:

Some working knowledge and access to design software prefered (but not required)

Familiarity and comfort with major social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc)

Ability to work autonomously

Meet agreed upon deadlines

3- 5 hours / month

Quarterly face to face meetings

Attend events to represent UIAAAN

Ability to work collaboratively in virtual environments

How to apply:

1. Resume

2. Share with us: Why you are interested serve on board of the position of Public Relationship? What experience you will be able to leverage the growth of UIAAAN? What would you like to gain from the volunteer experience?

Contact Person and Information:

Ning Zulauf at nczulauf@gmail.com

Last updated: 8-6-2015