Community Engagement Coordinator

Details:
Posted: February 15, 2022
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted Wednesday, March 2, 2022, receiving priority consideration.

Location:
Tunxis Community College
271 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 06032

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

March 2022

Position Summary:

The incumbent is responsible for employing the college’s social media guidelines; Informing and train employees on the use of these guidelines and assisting grant communicators on social media best practices. Develop relationships with grant leaders, partners, and students and develop story ideas. Write articles (feature, news, editorial stories) and press releases.

Incumbents must possess a proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in Communications or a related field from a regionally accredited institution required with one (1) or more years professional experience working with above-required skills with some responsibility for social and/or digital media in addition to print media.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Experience with Media production.
• Experience in creative writing
• Experience with Traditional writing.
• Ability to write proficiency in AP Style.
• Ability to use “social networking speak” and online jargon.
• Ability to use digital video camera (or equivalent) in filming and editing.

Substitutions Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related discipline.

Example of Job Duties:
The Community Engagement Coordinator is accountable for providing assistance with online registration platforms for virtual and in-person workshops: developing content for posting on all designated social media sites. Develop and manage viral promotion campaigns. This includes such essential tasks as:

• Cover NCNGM activities and events and promote, report, and/or inform via social media using photos, video, images, and/or interviews.
• Track social media influence measurements. Analyze social media trends and prepare reports (example: usage statistics).

This posting includes qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Salary:
$27.76 hourly.

Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

Prior to extending an offer of employment, the finalists for state employees must prove that they (1 )are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; (2) have received the first dose and has either received a second dose or has an appointment for the second dose in a two-dose series vaccination, such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or has received a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine; or (3) have applied for an exemption from this requirement because a physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse has determined that the administration of COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be detrimental to their health, or the finalist objects to vaccination on the basis of a sincerely held religious or spiritual belief. Each application for an exemption will be considered on an individualized, case-by-case basis, and any applicant for an exemption must provide appropriate supporting documentation if requested. Executive Order

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F