Communications Specialist

Please apply here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sfcollege/jobs/4060676/communications-specialist?page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Application Deadline:        Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Salary & Benefits:        Starting Salary of $44,271.42 as per the Santa Fe College Salary Schedule.  Compensation package is comprised of many college paid benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, leave time, and tuition waivers for Santa Fe College and the University of Florida.
Classification:        Full-time, Technical/Professional, PT4, Exempt
Location:    Northwest Campus, 3000 N.W. 83rd Street, Gainesville, Florida 32606

Overview:  Santa Fe College (SF) has been recognized as one of the top-rated community college in the United States.  Santa Fe College is a student-centered institution with a commitment to open access, academic excellence, and cultural and ethnic diversity.  Santa Fe College is a comprehensive public college that offers a range of Bachelor’s degrees, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degree options, as well as Certificate and Non-Degree programs.  A high quality of life, temperate climate, proximity to the University of Florida, diverse cultural events, and plentiful recreational opportunities make SF and Gainesville an ideal community to work and live.  SF enrolls over 16,000 students each semester, retains and completes over 60% of students every academic year, while over 10% transfer into the University system.

Santa Fe College is seeking a Communications Specialist who can produce and edit content and marketing materials aligned to the college brand and strategic priorities. This position is an integral part of the Marketing & Communications (MarCom) department and reports directly to the Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications. The mission of the department is to strategically advance the stature of the college and to improve the recruitment and retention of our students by producing and providing direction for online, print, and promotional materials, as well as consistent and meaningful media relations. This position collaborates with college-wide departments to achieve brand consistency, coordination of messages, and the highest standards for internal and external communications. 

Responsibilities and duties may include:
•    Writes and edits content for all internal marketing and visibility materials produced by MarCom, including website materials, assistance with social media, radio and video scripts, advertisements, brochures and other promotional copy, and articles and announcements for newSFeed.
•    Maintains daily news through the college blog (newSFeed) and listerv and maintains the college website calendar. Processes requests and timely announcements into professional, external facing content, adhering to the college style guide. 
•    Serves as back up for social media management (monitoring and answering). Will require some evening and weekend hours at least once per month. 
•    Coordinate with web designers to ensure content on the website is accurate, clear, concise and inclusive. Utilize Content Management System (CMS) tools and SiteImprove to help ensure the content and file uploads are accessible. 
•    Reviews, proofs and edits all college-wide publications for adherence to AP and SF styles and usage, as well as knowledge of grammar rules and punctuation. 
•    Writes manuals that set forth college procedures and explains how to use customized software, CMS, and SF signature guide. 
•    Develops and maintains professional relationships with members of the media to publicize the college. Promptly replies to media inquiries, escorts reporters on campus, tracks media coverage via newspaper clippings and online media services and assists SF departments with media interviews. Add articles to archive files for future reference. 
•    Supervises writing interns as needed. 
•    Assist in writing descriptions and preparing entries for state, regional and national awards.
•    Serves as back up on the Emergency Management Team and assists with crisis communication needs as required by the Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications. 
•    Perform other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications.

Qualifications

Required:  A Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism or a related communications field, and at least two years of closely related work experience in communications, media, social media, public relations or content management systems; or AA and 4 years of related experience are required. 
•    Candidate must have superior written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems, HTML, Microsoft Office, and Adobe CS. 
•    This position requires the ability to effective cross-manage multiple projects at one time in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail. 
•    Awareness of emerging trends in education and communications technology is a must. 

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  
•    Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
•    Team Orientation & Interpersonal – highly motivated team player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
•    Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
•    Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
•    Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action and apply the appropriate response.
•    Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
•    Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
•    Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
    
Application Process:  All applicants must submit an online application, a letter of intent which describes your interest in working as the Communications Specialist at Santa Fe College and explains the strengths you can bring to this position, an up-to-date resume, and college transcripts to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts sent from your educational institution are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public. http://www.sfcollege.edu/eaeo/

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu
Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.