Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering College is a faith-based, regionally accredited institution, with each of the professional programs in the college accredited by relevant professional bodies. Upholding Christ, the college educates students to make service a life calling and to view health as harmony with God in body, mind, and spirit and works to transform lives through innovative healthcare education. In 2022 the college celebrated 55 years of graduate and undergraduate education in the health sciences, partnered with an outstanding Seventh-day Adventist health system – Kettering Health. Admission to the college and its programs is competitive, and enrollment is approximately 815 students.

Kettering College actively seeks, values, and celebrates individuals from diverse backgrounds, and we believe that the rich diversity of our students, faculty, and staff enhances the experience of those on our campus.

Provides a broad range of communications and marketing support to the College. The Communication Specialist works closely with the Public Relations Director. Manages and updates the College’s website content. Coordinates and collaborates with Director on strategic consulting, campaigns, including marketing strategy. Functions as assistant editor for the College’s biannual magazine and helps develop and facilitate content and design. Writes, edits, and composes external and internal publications and non-print media. Manages social media platforms and works closely with Director on implementing system and college corporate branding and graphic design for publications and digital media. Assists departments on advertisement, promotion, coordination, and organization of campus events and activities. Works closely with director on providing communication counsel for emergency crisis. Reports to: Kettering College Director of PR & Marketing.

Job Responsibilities

• Mandatory education and/or clinical competencies completed.    
• Annual Basic Safety Education completed on time.   
• Corporate Integrity Education completed on time.
• Uses appropriate methods and a flexible style to build a cohesive team; facilitates the completion of team goals.
• Uses interpersonal skills to inspire and guide others toward higher levels of performance; modifies behavior to the needs of situations or personnel.
• Allocates responsibility and authority to others to maximize the department’s effectiveness.
• Identifies key issues and secures relevant information; commits to an action after developing alternatives; takes into consideration College values and resources.
• Communicates skillfully and sensitively with others from cultural backgrounds different from one’s own. 
• Stays current with higher education and leadership.
• In conjunction with the marketing and communication work group, formulates implements, evaluates and revises an integrated marketing plan for promoting KC among its constituents.   
• Uses data to augment decision-making processes for the most effective use of college resources.
• In conjunction with the recruitment and admissions offices, develops and updates specific promotional materials for the college, providing creative ideas and messaging, and excellent follow-through.
• Develops and produces college publications, including Pacesetter, biweekly campus news (email) letter and various video projects.
• Assists and works with Public Relations Director for campus events.
• Researches, produces and distributes copy, news releases, stories, etc. regularly for appropriate print and broadcast media (Adventist, local, web newsletters, e-mail).
• Works with outside vendor to maintain college website. Utilizes content management system to update site as needed.
• Manages Social Media platforms and its presence for KC.
• Works with and assists Public Relations Director on campus wide alert system.
• Works collaboratively with departments for public relations and recruiting needs.
• Assists in formulating and managing communication plan from student to prospect.

Minimum Education

• Baccalaureate degree required in Communication, Business, Marketing, Journalism, English or related area.

Minimum Work Experience

• At least three years’ experience in public relations, communication or marketing.

• Previous experience in SDA educational environments strongly preferred.