Specialist, Communications and Marketing III

Position Details

Requisition Number S433P Home Org Name Inclusion and Diversity Division Name Office of Inclusion and Diversity Position Title Specialist, Communications and Marketing III Job Class Code OC22 Appointment Status Full-time Part-time FTE Limited Term No Limited Term Length Job Summary

Creates communications, marketing and promotional material delivered through various mediums in a college, school, or department.

Essential Functions

1. Develops marketing and communication plans to promote the vision, mission, goals and achievements of a school, college, department, alumni or University program directly engaged in instruction, research or outreach.
2. Researches, designs and composes content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, such as internal or external publications, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites, presentations,
development/fundraising materials, press packages, or broadcast media.
3. Coordinates the production of materials to include content/style editing, designing, printing, photography and/or copywriting.
4. Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, production schedules and deadlines, including coordination of work carried out by external vendors.
5. Submits material to journals, associations or other external media, either proactively or in response to requests.
6. Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations, and/or marketing programs.
7. Prepares press releases and participates in public relations activities, in conjunction with University
staff.
8. Plans and organizes special events and meetings, as well as participation at conferences or trade
shows.
9. May maintain files, databases and electronic records of materials.
10. May develop and manage a unit budget as well as assist with preparation of contract or grant proposals.


Education Level Bachelors degree Field of Study

Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field

Years of Experience 4 Area of Experience

Experience in marketing and communications
services to include print journalism

Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Education Level Field of Study Years of Experience When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience. Area of Experience Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
Salary Grade 33 Salary Range $39,300 - $65,500 Job Category Communications/Public Relations/Marketing Working Hours if Non-Traditional List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position Posting Date 09/24/2020 Closing Date EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Internal Postings http://www.auemployment.com/postings/19547 Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How were you made aware of this opportunity?
   • AU Employment website
   • Employment websites (Indeed, HigherEd Jobs, etc.)
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • Newspaper
   • Professional Journal
   • Listserv
   • HR email
   • Social Media
   • State Employment Service
   • Walk-in
   • Other
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University.
   • Not a current Auburn employee
   • Current Auburn employee in position less than one year
   • Current Auburn employee in position more than one year
3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 4 years of experience in marketing and communications services to include print journalism OR an advanced degree to use in lieu of years of experience?
   • Yes
   • No