Digital Communications Coordinator

Digital Communications Coordinator

Job no: 530383
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Planning/Project Management

Department: University Communications
Classification: Public Info Representative 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $19.72 - $29.96 per hour
FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
Position closes October 19, 2022.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and requirements outlined in the job announcement.
  
• A resume of your educational and professional work experience.
  Please Note: We may contact applicants who meet the minimum requirements in the job posting to request additional information for the next stage of review.
  Department Summary
  The department of University Communications (UC) is charged with telling the University of Oregon's (UO) stories to a broad range of audiences and positioning the university to succeed and thrive. The department utilizes and manages a comprehensive suite of communications tools, including public relations, branding, advertising, licensing, digital media, and more for the benefit of the university.
  Position Summary
  The Digital Communications Coordinator coordinates digital communication campaigns and manages projects for top institutional priorities and makes decisions in consultation with the Assistant Director of Digital Communications (assistant director).
  
  Reporting to the assistant director, this position works with senior-level stakeholders from around campus as well as designers, writers, videographers, web designers, and developers within communications. This position exercises a general degree of authority, independence and initiative in prioritizing, decision-making, and problem-solving using discretionary judgment.
  
  Essential responsibilities include project management, basic web design and coordination, website content management and maintenance, information architecture development, and providing training and guidance for websites managed by University Communications as well as guidance in analytics reporting.
  Minimum Requirements
  
• Three years of experience in gathering information, writing/producing materials, presenting information to the public and public relations. One year of this experience must have included responsibility for press releases and interaction with the news media.
  
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, or closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience.
  Professional Competencies
  
• Experience with web and graphic design, advertising, marketing, and/or communications.
  
• Technical knowledge of graphic design and/or web design/content management and advanced understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
  
• Strong HTML/CSS skills and Drupal or similar web content management system.
  
• Knowledge of photography, video art direction, project management, layout, and composition.
  
• Proven ability at building client relationships to successfully implement projects.
  
• Ability to work as part of a team, including colleagues and stakeholders.
  
• Ability to clearly communicate project goals, design needs, and measurements of project success.
  
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  
• Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Advanced degree.
  
• Strong HTML/CSS skills.
  
• Photography/video experience.
  
• Video production and editing skills.
  
• Project management background.
  
• Familiarity with print production, pre-press, and printing processes.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://hr.uoregon.edu/uo-covid-19-vaccination-requirement-employee-process.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/530383/digital-communications-coordinator
  
  
  
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