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$56,770
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What Does An Assistant Director, Communications Do At Amerisourcebergen Corporation

* Content Development (~60% of duties):
* Provide senior-level review of medical
* communications project types developed by junior team members (including product
* formulary dossiers following the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy [AMCP]
* Format, WellPoint Format, and global reimbursement dossiers, among others) Serve as the primary medical writer for medical
* communications project types, including dossiers following the AMCP Format,
* WellPoint Format, and global reimbursement dossiers, among others (in MS Word) Serve as the primary researcher on literature
* review engagements Serve as the primary medical writer for
* peer-reviewed publications including manuscripts, conference abstracts and
* posters (authorship opportunities exist, but cannot be guaranteed), and white papers Develop content for clinical and scientific
* presentations (in MS PowerPoint) Provide clinical support (eg, literature search)
* and medical writing support for health economic and outcomes research
* activities, such as economic model conceptualization, planning and
* implementation of outcomes studies, market research, proposals or new business
* development, or other clinical activities
* Client
* Focused Project Management (~40% of
* duties):
* Serve as the client manager (primary point of
* contact) on medical communications projects; responsibilities include the
* coordination and integration of scientific and medical input from internal team
* members and external clients to meet project expectations and project
* deadlines, and the provision of clinical and/or strategic review of internal
* team member deliverables prior to delivery to clients Creates and executes action plans to advance
* projects, allocating work and anticipating or identifying and resolving
* problems Assumes responsibility for on-time and on-budget
* delivery of projects, while maintaining high-quality standards, in conjunction
* with other team members
* Communication / Collaboration:
* Assist in the development and sharing of medical
* writing and publication best practices to ensure and maintain the highest
* quality output consistent with Xcenda’s mission and vision Support goals for business unit/service line
* growth Ensures timeliness, accuracy,
* and completeness of all services Works

What Does An Assistant Director, Communications Do At University of Richmond

* Manage daily operations of the Athletics Public Relations department.
* Manage all PR staff, including assignment of sports and duties.
* Develop and implement media/public relations/promotional strategies and messaging for the department.
* Serve as primary contact for at least one sport, possibly multiple sports.
* Serve as managing editor of all content posted on every official athletic department medium (i.e. website, social media etc…).
* Collaborate with marketing staff to develop and execute marketing and promotions plans for specified sports.
* Responsible for the development of radio, television, website, social media business opportunities and strategies.
* Also responsible for managing agreements with graphic designers and printing companies for the purposes of producing athletic department publications.
* Manage the budget for the Athletic Public Relations department and the budget for broadcasts

What Does An Assistant Director, Communications Do At Binghamton University

* Support supervision of a team of Promise Zone Community School Coordinators at multiple school districts, including coordination of in-service training and development, and providing guidance and assistance as needed.
* Facilitate team meetings and oversee monthly in-service for MSW interns.
* Attend community meetings relevant to the university assisted community school model.
* Serve as the lead professional staff member for CCE's Community Schools and Youth Programs initiative, including:
* Oversight of recruitment, placement and coordination of student volunteers, interns and service-learning participants at partner school districts.
* Supervision of graduate and undergraduate student staff.
* Development and documentation of processes and procedures for student recruitment and placement.
* Coordination of transportation for student interns/volunteers.
* Oversight of data collection and reporting, including maintaining a listing of school-based projects coordinated by other offices/departments.
* Development of new programs and initiatives in collaboration with individual students, student groups and campus partners to identify, develop and/or implement school-based projects.
* Other duties to enhance the university's commitment to the community schools model.
* Instruct Community Schools & Youth Programs/Promise Zone CDCI seminar for for-credit interns.
* Provide support to other CCE and Promise Zone initiatives as needed, including assistance with general outreach and promotion

What Does An Assistant Director, Communications Do At Drake University

* Function
* Percent
* Description
* Assist Ticket Office operations, which will include but not be limited to, customer service, ticket processing, billing and collection from ticketholders and donors, database management, processing of daily deposits and ticket reporting.
* Assist in supervision of student-workers to ensure consistent and professional customer service is being provided.
* Initiate sales campaigns via telephone, email, social media, and in-person to create ongoing networking opportunities, cultivate relationships for new season tickets, group ticket sales, single-game ticket sales, donations, and business development.
* Solicitation and renewal of current season ticket holders.
* Works collaboratively with coaches, marketing and development to manage, develop and implement sport-specific promotional plans.
* Represent organization at university, community and networking events to increase and drive sales, create goodwill and help promote the university and Athletics department.
* Assist with game management and operations at home athletics events.
* Ensure the confidentiality of all documents and data maintained in the Ticket Office through policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
* Ensure compliance with all policies, rules, and regulations of the university and all member associations (e.g.
* NCAA, MVC, MAAC, PFL, SUMMIT)
* Performs other duties as assigned

What Does An Assistant Director, Communications Do At Stanford University

* _
* Manage multiple programs within Engineering and SE3.
* Develop career community for bachelors and masters by creating and fostering ecosystems of career support, opportunity, and happenstance.
* Provide career coaching to students in group and individual appointments.
* Establish meaningful connections between students, alumni, and employers via career meetups, networking events, and career programs.
* Utilize social media and technology to brand career communities and increase awareness of career resources, programs, opportunities, and meaningful connections for students.
* Teach and facilitate career related courses.
* CORE DUTIES FOR THIS CLASSIFICATION*:_
* Manage an area or program in student services, analyze effectiveness, and make final decisions on program eligibility.
* Engage in critical analysis of student and program concerns to resolve issues which may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge.
* Develop and implement programming, make strategic recommendations for future programs.
* Manage relationships with external community and university liaisons.
* Provide direct advice to students on a range of issues including, but not limited to career plans, accessibility, community standards, etc., in order to assist them in making appropriate choices and decisions.
* Oversee key processes, including contribution and direction on policy and program content.
* Other duties may also be assigned

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How To Become An Assistant Director, Communications

Public relations specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree. Employers prefer candidates who have studied public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business.

Education

Public relations specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English, or business. Through such programs, students produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability to prospective employers.

Training

Entry-level workers typically begin by maintaining files of material about an organization’s activities, skimming and retaining relevant media articles, and assembling information for speeches and pamphlets. After gaining experience, public relations specialists begin to write news releases, speeches, articles for publication, or carry out public relations programs.

Other Experience

Internships at public relations firms or in the public relations departments of other businesses can be helpful in getting a job as a public relations specialist.

Some employers prefer candidates that have experience communicating with others through a school newspaper or a leadership position in school or in their community.

Important Qualities

Interpersonal skills. Public relations specialists deal with the public and the media regularly; therefore, they must be open and friendly to maintain a favorable image for their organization.

Organizational skills. Public relations specialists are often in charge of managing several events at the same time, requiring superior organizational skills.

Problem-solving skills. Public relations specialists sometimes must explain how a company or client is handling sensitive issues. They must use good judgment in what they report and how they report it.

Speaking skills. Public relations specialists regularly speak on behalf of their organization. When doing so, they must be able to clearly explain the organization’s position.

Writing skills. Public relations specialists must be able to write well-organized and clear press releases and speeches. They must be able to grasp the key messages they want to get across and write them in a short, succinct way to get the attention of busy readers or listeners.

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Assistant Director, Communications Career Paths

Assistant Director, Communications

Marketing Manager

Associate Director, Marketing

8 Yearsyrs

Marketing Manager

Brand Director

11 Yearsyrs

Marketing Director

Chief Marketing Officer

10 Yearsyrs

Public Relations

Communications Director

7 Yearsyrs

Communications Director

Director Of Communications And Marketing

9 Yearsyrs

Public Relations Manager

Director Of Marketing And Public Relations

7 Yearsyrs

Public Relations Manager

Director Of Publications Marketing

6 Yearsyrs

Public Relations

Director, Corporate Communications

10 Yearsyrs

Communications Director

Marketing Director

7 Yearsyrs

Marketing Director

Senior Director Of Marketing

13 Yearsyrs

Director Of Communications And Marketing

Vice President Of Communication

5 Yearsyrs

Director Of Communications And Marketing

Vice President Of Marketing & Communications

12 Yearsyrs

Average Length of Employment

Public Information Officer 3.9 years
Director, Corporate Communications 3.9 years
Public Relations/Communications Manager 3.6 years
Director Of Public Affairs 3.6 years
Senior Communications Specialist 3.4 years
Media Relations Director 3.3 years
Associate Director Of Communications 3.2 years
Director Of Publications Marketing 3.2 years
Communications Manager 3.1 years
Publication Director 3.1 years
Communications Director 3.1 years
Corporate Communications Specialist 3.0 years
Director Of Communications And Outreach 3.0 years
Administrative Assistant/Communications 3.0 years
Assistant Director, Communications 3.0 years
Communications Program Manager 2.9 years
Communications Department Head 2.9 years
Public Relations Manager 2.8 years
Assistant Director Of Public Relations 2.8 years
Communications Lead 2.7 years
Public Relations Director 2.7 years
Public Relations 2.6 years
Communications Coordinator 2.3 years
Marketing Communications Coordinator 2.3 years
Deputy Communications Director 2.2 years
Marketing Communications Assistant 2.0 years
Communications Associate 1.9 years

Top Careers Before Assistant Director, Communications

Top Careers After Assistant Director, Communications

Communications Director 14.5%
Communications Manager 5.8%
Writer And Editor 5.8%
Executive Director 5.8%
Director 5.8%
Consultant 5.8%
Vice President 5.8%
Marketing Director 5.2%
Assistant Director 4.8%
Director Of Communications And Marketing 4.5%
Marketing Communications Manager 4.5%
Communications Consultant 4.2%
Public Relations 3.9%
Associate Director Of Communications 3.5%
Program Director 3.5%
Project Manager 3.5%
Marketing Manager 3.5%
Instructor 3.2%
Manager 3.2%
Owner 2.9%

Assistant Director, Communications Demographics

Gender

Female
60.1%
Male
38.5%
Unknown
1.4%

Ethnicity

White
85.2%
Hispanic or Latino
7.4%
Asian
5.7%
Unknown
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%

Languages Spoken

Spanish
52.4%
French
14.3%
Portuguese
4.8%
German
4.8%
Hebrew
4.8%
Japanese
4.8%
Samoan
2.4%
Vietnamese
2.4%
Braille
2.4%
Russian
2.4%
Arabic
2.4%
Italian
2.4%

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Assistant Director, Communications Education

Schools

New York University
9.6%
Johns Hopkins University
6.1%
Northwestern University
5.3%
Temple University
5.3%
Florida State University
5.3%
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
5.3%
Liberty University
5.3%
University of Illinois at Chicago
5.3%
Ball State University
5.3%
Syracuse University
4.4%
Ithaca College
4.4%
University of Wisconsin Extension
4.4%
Michigan State University
4.4%
Ohio State University
4.4%
State University of New York Buffalo
4.4%
Pennsylvania State University
4.4%
University of Massachusetts Amherst
4.4%
University of Phoenix
4.4%
American University
4.4%
University of Alabama
3.5%

Majors

Degrees

Bachelors
41.9%
Masters
38.0%
Other
9.6%
Certificate
4.0%
Doctorate
3.9%
Associate
2.1%
Diploma
0.6%

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Real Assistant Director, Communications Salaries

Job Title	Company	Location	Start Date	Salary
Assistant Director, Alumni Integrated Communications	University of San Francisco	San Francisco, CA	Jan 12, 2015	$70,000
Assistant Head Tennis Pro and Director of Communic	Apex Tennis Club	Fayetteville, AR	Jul 24, 2014	$66,784
Assistant Head Tennis Pro and Director of Communic	Apex Tennis Club	Fayetteville, AR	Jun 10, 2013	$66,784
Assistant Director of Education & Communications	American Purlinton University	Pomona, CA	Dec 01, 2009	$50,526
Assistant Tennis Pro/Director of Communications	Stegen Athletic Club	Fayetteville, AR	Jan 11, 2015	$35,000

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Top Skills for An Assistant Director, Communications

Top Assistant Director, Communications Skills

Web Content
Press Releases
Video Content

You can check out examples of real life uses of top skills on resumes here:

Planned, drafted, and edited communication materials, including news releases, brochures, newsletters, and web content.
Supervised staff and managed communications including press releases and company correspondence.
Produced written and video content for website: cofcsports.com.
Organized the Hall Council's online presence on Facebook.
Serve as Associate Editor of school alumni magazine.