Communications Specialists

About the role

Designs, coordinates, and executes a wide range of marketing/communications initiatives. Performs a variety of writing, design, and project management tasks while using sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute marketing/communications strategies. Utilizes traditional and electronic publishing technologies to produce communications that support project objectives. Assists with communications operations and tasks of the Office of the EVPAA as directed by the communications director. Helps craft both internal and external messaging for the Executive Vice President and other campus leaders.

Responsibilities

• Engage in the development and execution of strategic marketing communications to efficiently support EVPAA Office projects across various communication channels.
• Create communication programs that promote the organization and its projects through blogs and social media, websites, logos, or other promotional products.
• Collaborate with external partners/vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns.
• Develop a calendar for social media campaigns.
• Assist in analyzing marketing data to help shape future marketing strategies.
• Develops and executes marketing/communication plans by utilizing traditional and electronic publishing technologies.
• Develops and communicates department information on various projects to its stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Monitors the effectiveness of marketing and communication tactics and adjusts communication plans as necessary.
• Collaborates with the department and other stakeholders to develop concepts for various projects.
• Proofreads all communications and monitors media.
• Manages the research and development of content for publication.
• Develops and adheres to project timelines.
• Ensures that distributed material is accurate and timely.
• May perform other related technical duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Marketing Communication Specialist, I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
• Marketing Communication Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field and three to five years of experience in a communications role.
• Experience in internal communications, public relations, and/or social media is preferred.

Pay

$50,000 – $68,000

Schedule

Regular work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for special events.