Account Strategist, Division of Marketing and Communications
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 28, 2022
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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Account Strategist, Division of Marketing and Communications
About this Opportunity
As an employee of Marketing and Communications, a flexible work model that combines remote and in-office work schedules is offered.
As an employee at Ball State University, you will have access to the necessary technology and training to make you successful, including professional development opportunities, current computer equipment, access to the full Adobe Creative Suite and much more. Further, the benefits for employees at Ball State are robust. Review full benefit packages, including tuition remission opportunities and more here: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/payrolleb
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
The Division’s Client Services Department is comprised of Account Strategists who serve as the primary interface between Division and client. Account Strategists provide counsel and high-level expertise and customer service while overseeing the implementation of strategic marketing and communications plans and ensuring highly effective outcomes.
Account Strategists are responsible for the oversight of assigned clients and manage the work of a cross functional team of successful professionals who excel in their roles to ensure client goals and measurable objectives are met. The success of the Account Strategist’s clients is their paramount concern.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least three years of experience in communications, marketing, or related field.
Minimum Other
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
Client Services:140160
Department Information
The Division of Marketing and Communications is a full-service, in-house partner to the colleges and units of Ball State. We develop strategic messaging consistent with Ball State’s mission, enduring values, strategic priorities, institutional identity (branding), and positioning. Our work is best in class and backed by a passionate group of professionals who love the University. We are believers in the Beneficence Pledge and honor the following principles: excellence, respect and responsibility. We offer a flexible work model that combines remote and in-office work schedules.
Department Email or Phone Number
jon.glesing@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Oversee all assigned client work and maintain direct, day-to-day client contact.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Help lead in the creation of comprehensive strategic communications, marketing and public relations plans with goals, measurable objectives, strategies, and tactics that are reflective of the client’s organizational goals; oversee implementation of strategies and tactics.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Intimately understand the client’s performance-based business model. Monitor and ensure the cross functional team is always aware of the client’s organizational and marketing and communications goals.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Make proactive recommendations to ensure client goals and measurable objectives are met.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Oversee successful long-term work for assigned clients on time and within budget.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Present strategic communications plans, creative concepts, media recommendations or other deliverables to clients.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Lead a cross functional team through the project management software workflow system, including timeline management.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Oversee the generation of reports, including weekly, quarterly, annual, and work-in-progress reports.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Lead a weekly cross functional team meeting that support assigned client areas.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Serve on the crisis communication team.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202201134P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
11/07/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
09/28/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/26/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title
Account Strategist, Division of Marketing and Communications
About this Opportunity
As an employee of Marketing and Communications, a flexible work model that combines remote and in-office work schedules is offered.
As an employee at Ball State University, you will have access to the necessary technology and training to make you successful, including professional development opportunities, current computer equipment, access to the full Adobe Creative Suite and much more. Further, the benefits for employees at Ball State are robust. Review full benefit packages, including tuition remission opportunities and more here: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/payrolleb
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/professional-staff
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
The Division’s Client Services Department is comprised of Account Strategists who serve as the primary interface between Division and client. Account Strategists provide counsel and high-level expertise and customer service while overseeing the implementation of strategic marketing and communications plans and ensuring highly effective outcomes.
Account Strategists are responsible for the oversight of assigned clients and manage the work of a cross functional team of successful professionals who excel in their roles to ensure client goals and measurable objectives are met. The success of the Account Strategist’s clients is their paramount concern.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least three years of experience in communications, marketing, or related field.
Minimum Other
- Motivated, organized and detail oriented.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle all work in an ethical and courteous manner.
- Superior presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft platforms including Office, Outlook, Teams and OneDrive.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
- Involvement in the development and execution of marketing and communications strategic plans for clients or organizations.
- Extensive knowledge of customer service-focused and client services business operations.
- Proven ability to maintain and manage multiple clients.
- Experience using project management software.
- Dynamic leadership abilities.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None.
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
Client Services:140160
Department Information
The Division of Marketing and Communications is a full-service, in-house partner to the colleges and units of Ball State. We develop strategic messaging consistent with Ball State’s mission, enduring values, strategic priorities, institutional identity (branding), and positioning. Our work is best in class and backed by a passionate group of professionals who love the University. We are believers in the Beneficence Pledge and honor the following principles: excellence, respect and responsibility. We offer a flexible work model that combines remote and in-office work schedules.
Department Email or Phone Number
jon.glesing@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Oversee all assigned client work and maintain direct, day-to-day client contact.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Help lead in the creation of comprehensive strategic communications, marketing and public relations plans with goals, measurable objectives, strategies, and tactics that are reflective of the client’s organizational goals; oversee implementation of strategies and tactics.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Intimately understand the client’s performance-based business model. Monitor and ensure the cross functional team is always aware of the client’s organizational and marketing and communications goals.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Make proactive recommendations to ensure client goals and measurable objectives are met.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Oversee successful long-term work for assigned clients on time and within budget.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Present strategic communications plans, creative concepts, media recommendations or other deliverables to clients.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Lead a cross functional team through the project management software workflow system, including timeline management.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Oversee the generation of reports, including weekly, quarterly, annual, and work-in-progress reports.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Lead a weekly cross functional team meeting that support assigned client areas.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Serve on the crisis communication team.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202201134P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
11/07/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
09/28/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/26/2022
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Undergraduate Transcripts
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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