Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2015472P

Location: Fullerton College

Department: FC Campus Communications

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule of remote work and two-days required in-person each week through December 2021. See Special Instructions section for additional information. Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Job Description:
Develops and updates campus communications in traditional and emerging media formats, including: the annual report, newsletter, e-mail campaigns, enrollment management campaigns, brochures, signs, banners, posters, flyers, artwork, presentation material, on-line graphics, and other materials as requested. Coordinates campus social media content, including composing content, photography, creating graphics, and scheduling weekly posts.

Performs communications, activities to promote awareness of campus programs, services and events; provides assistance to support the marketing and outreach efforts of various campus departments and offices. Monitors and reports utilization including data analytics for use with communications strategies and mediums.

Designs, writes, edits and prepares campus communication materials for distribution to local media, the public, colleges and universities. Serves as a campus media liaison in the fulfillment of campus public record requests.

Monitors compliance with brand identity guidelines. Develops and implements communication strategies including advertisements.

Attends various community, outreach, and media events, as assigned, to represent the campus and promote campus programs and services; prepares and presents oral presentations concerning the campus.

Maintains an inventory of campus and program-specific promotional and marketing materials; orders and tracks supplies and prepares purchase requisitions; assists in tracking budgets and expenditures. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.

Assists with incident communications, including writing timely warnings and participating in the campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Participate in college efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Director of Campus Communications, this position is central to implementing a comprehensive, integrated communication strategy and public relations/marketing strategy using print, web, social media, video, emerging technologies, and e-mail in support of the campus communications, outreach, onboarding, marketing, and public relations activities ensuring compliance with copyright.

Working Relationships:
The Communications Specialist maintains frequent contact with various campus departments, staff, students, elected officials, media representatives, consultants, vendors, and the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Knowledge of communications, marketing and outreach strategies and techniques

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of branding and messaging strategies
Knowledge of communications and media relations techniques and principles

Knowledge of copyrights and licensing
Knowledge of graphic design and software applications

Ability to write, edit and prepare written marketing materials

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to use a variety of computer software to perform functions such as word processing, desktop and website publishing
Ability to assign and review the work of others
Ability to learn and use new and emerging technologies
Ability to analyze situations accurately and identify an effective course of action
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to work independently with little direction
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript with degree posted (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or related field. Three (3) years of professional experience with design and implementation of communications strategies and demonstrated ability to translate strategies and key messages into multiple formats. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Demonstrated experience ensuring that equity, diversity, and inclusion are effectively presented in marketing and communications projects. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or related field.

Experience with video production and editing.

Knowledge of web content management software (such as WordPress, Drupal and/or OmniUpdate).

Demonstrated experience strategizing social media engagement with diverse audiences.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of how to take engaging photos for social media and other communication projects.

Working Conditions:
Professional environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); Standing for long periods of time (2-3 hours), repetitive use of upper extremities, fine finger manipulations, including hand coordination activities; driving to a variety of locations to attend or make arrangements for activities and events.

Salary Range: $4,750 - $5,763 Per Month

Number of Vacancies: 1

Posting Number: 2015472P

Open Date: 09/13/2021

Close Date: 10/4/2021

Special Instructions Summary: Special COVID 19 Notice: In-person interviews are suspended at this time and will be replaced by interviews in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.

The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees voted to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and those students enrolled in on-campus classes with allowances for religious or medical exemptions as defined by law. The due date for employees and students to be fully vaccinated is November 1, 2021. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule of remote work and two-days required to work in-person each week through December 2021. Potentially, transitioning to fully in-person in January 2022. Number of in-person days may vary. Monday - Friday, 8:00 am -5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications. The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”. The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process. All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. Minimum Qualifications - Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time). Minimum Qualifications - Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.
Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required. See our website at http://www.nocccd.edu/minimum-qualifications for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

To apply, visit: https://nocccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/4792





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