Communications & Marketing Specialist I/II/III
- Employer
- Auburn University
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 10, 2022
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Position Details
Requisition Number
S1300P
Home Org Name
Engineering Administration
Division Name
Samuel Ginn Col of Engineering
Position Title
Communications & Marketing Specialist I/II/III
Job Class Code
OC22A/B/C
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The Office of Engineering Communications and Marketing seeks to hire a communications and marketing specialist to advance development and marketing initiatives in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering . The successful candidate will work in a team environment to enhance day-to-day departmental, programmatic, and campaign-specific strategies within the college. Applicants must have a command of both strategic and tactical communications and marketing approaches, as well as talent for effective storytelling as a means of furthering the college’s development and fundraising goals.
Essential Functions
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Creating fundraising proposals; case statements; writing and editing news items and related donor communications; creating, ordering and working with vendors on donor recognition pieces; writing scripts for videos and in-person events, etc.
- Collaborating with a graphic designer and producer/director to create materials to be used by the college’s Office of Development.
- Creating and maintaining development-related web and social media content, as well as overseeing a wide range of communications projects.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline;
Years of Experience
No experience required for entry level
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level I requires a Bachelor’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the position with no experience required.
Level II requires a Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to the position plus 2 years experience in marketing and communications services to include print and digital journalism.
Level III requires a Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to the position plus 4 years experience in marketing and communications services to include print and digital journalism.
Education Level
Field of Study
Years of Experience
Degrees accepted in lieu of years of experience for Levels II and III
Area of Experience
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Minimum Skills and Abilities
The candidate is expected to be fluent in AP Style for both digital and print platforms, from the generation of content to the coordination of layout and production with graphic artists and web designers. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of public relations, communications, and graphic design principles; audience segmentation; social media management; communications and marketing planning, execution, and evaluation.
Must demonstrate a willingness to stay on top of the latest technologies and build on existing skills.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
None Required.
Desired Qualifications
Proficient in AP Style, writing and editing of news, feature, technical, web and advertising content; project management of a variety of print, web and social media projects; proven ability to work with others. Some photography experience is helpful. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and Adobe CC software, including InDesign, or similar is also desired. Extensive experience in the areas previously noted, in campaign communications (highly desired), development communications and/or proposal writing/editing in a higher education setting.
Salary Grade
31
Salary Range
$31,300 - $65,500
Job Category
Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
01/10/2022
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
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