COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Communications Specialist

Arizona State University

Engineering Communications

89378BR

Campus: Tempe

 

Job Description

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Dean’s office at ASU seeks a highly-motivated communications specialist to join our Marketing and Communications team. This candidate will develop and implement the college's communication strategies, programs and project content, and materials for a variety of projects that effectively market and disseminate information, and promotes the college's activities to internal and external constituents including faculty, staff, current and prospective students, alumni, donors and the community. This position reports to the manager, creative services within the marketing and communications department.

 

Salary Range

$49,133 - $63,874 per year, DOE

 

Close Date

24-March-2023

 

Essential Duties

• Produces creative marketing materials for print and digital mediums using writing and graphic design skills
• Plans, develops, and produces creative, high-quality content for college audiences (e.g., faculty, staff, students, donors, prospective students, and the general public) using multiple media and tools
• Contributes to or produces all aspects including design and content editing of alumni and internal college newsletters, brochures, mailers, giveaways, advertising, social media, presentations and web content
• Supports the communication needs including writing, graphic design and website updates of the college's departments and programs; especially as they relate to development, recruitment, and student services activities
• Interfaces with project leads/managers, team members and key stakeholders in order to promote the activities of students, faculty, staff and alumni through photography, design and layout of publications, promotional items and websites
• May oversee content for websites and social media channels; ensure timeliness of all information and coordinate content updates with departments, programs and other units
• Attend and provide support at college specific events, which may occur outside normal business hours
• Schedule, edit and support photo and video shoots in alignment with strategic goals of college and departments

 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Education or a related field AND four (4) years of related work experience in the development of comprehensive and creative communication; OR Eight (8) years of related work experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Certificates from recognized programs that verify mastery of tools and techniques relevant to the assignment may substitute for up to six (6) months of experience.

 

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing practices and principles
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff, teams and community members
• Experience with graphic design concepts and publication layout
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Photoshop and InDesign
• Experience working with Google docs and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Experience managing website content with WordPress
• Experience with social media channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, flickr and Facebook) a plus
• Evidence of effective communication skills
• Experience in taking and processing photos for online and publication use
• Experience translating complex and technical subjects/stories for a general audience
• Experience in principles, concepts, and practices of project management

 

Working Environment

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking. Lift up to 20 pounds. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions. Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone, and associated computer/technology peripherals.

 

Department Statement

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest producer of engineering and technical talent in the nation and seeks to deliver a world-class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation – all at scale. We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that leverage the breadth and depth of expertise among our outstanding faculty, and have built a unique place for large-scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset, combined with more than 48 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs, provide the foundation for knowledge generation and collaborative opportunities to advance new ideas.

 

The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities.

 

The Fulton Schools of Engineering follows a framework of values designed to distinguish our practice and guide daily decisions in our academic, research, corporate engagement and entrepreneurial endeavors. These values influence how we recognize, reward and communicate our achievements. At the Fulton Schools of Engineering, we:

● Cultivate excellence.

● Deliver innovation that matters.

● Encourage bold thinking.

● Foster a community of learning and collaboration.

● Build a foundation for all to be successful.

 

Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

 

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

 

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

 

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

 

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

 

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

 

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

 

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

 

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

 

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

 

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

 

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