The Executive Director of Park Promo provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and creative direction for the Roy H. Park School of Communications' student-run agency. Serving as the chief executive and leader of the agency, the Executive Director oversees a multidisciplinary team of student staff responsible for branding, marketing, social media, digital storytelling, strategic communications, content creation, experiential marketing, and immersive event production.
The Executive Director ensures that agency activities advance the Park School's strategic goals, elevate its reputation, support student recruitment and engagement efforts, strengthen alumni and industry relationships, and provide transformative experiential learning opportunities for students. The position bridges professional practice and academic excellence by creating a real-world agency environment where students gain hands-on experience while producing high-quality communications and marketing outcomes.
The Executive Director serves as the visionary leader of Park Promo, creating a professional-caliber environment where students learn by doing while advancing the visibility, reputation, and strategic goals of the School of Communications. Through leadership of branding, social media, marketing, storytelling, immersive experiences, and strategic communications, the Executive Director helps position the School as a premier destination for communication education and innovation.
Hiring rate: $16/hr
Hiring manager: Mickie Quinn
Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth.
Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.
It is advised that applicants apply attaching both a resume and cover letter. Application screening will begin immediately. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the I-9 and employment eligibility requirements. You will need to bring your original, unexpired, authorized personal identification documents to your designated representative or The Office of Human Resources (Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Garden Level) to complete the form. More about acceptable documentation can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acce... Please note that photos or copies will not be accepted.
For assistance with the application process, contact Student Employment at StudentEmployment@ithaca.edu.
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