SALARY RANGE: RM8,000-RM13,000
Responsibilities:
The Manager, Communications develops and implements integrated, strategic communication plans to protect and enhance University Sarawak's reputation as one of Malaysia's leading universities.
Reporting to the Director, Communications and Relations, this is a pivotal strategic position responsible for the development of innovative, engaging, and purposeful communications strategies for staff, students and external audiences.
Working collaboratively as a communication professional with specific portfolios, the Manager maintains effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working across functions to achieve the university's objectives.
Qualifications and Criteria:
- A Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, media and/or other related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, and minimum of two (2) years of experience in a leadership role or management experience. Higher level qualification can be considered.
- Working experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations, media or a related field.
- Demonstrated excellence in developing and executing creative, results-driven communications strategies that support organizational goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated excellence in managing the production and distribution of innovative, engaging and purposeful content across external, internal and social audiences.
- Excellent written and spoken English with the ability to clearly present ideas.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to manage and mentor staff with a diverse set of skills and personalities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in dynamic and entrepreneurial environments with the ability to manage and deliver on multiple, time-sensitive projects.
- Ability to act with discretion on matters of a confidential nature and manage business stakeholders in a mature and professional manner.
- Experience with issues and crisis management.
- Knowledge of the Malaysian and global education system and an understanding of key issues relating to the provision of private tertiary education in Malaysia and globally.
- Excellent written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin.
