Specialist III, Communications & Marketing - Dept

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1670P

Home Org Name

SA Communications

Division Name

Student Affairs

Position Title

Specialist III, Communications & Marketing - Dept

Job Class Code

OC22C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Student Affairs at Auburn University is seeking candidates for the position of Specialist, Communications & Marketing to create communications, marketing, and promotional materials for the division.

To learn more about the Division of Student Affairs, please visit: https://studentaffairs.auburn.edu/

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!

Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-at-auburn .

Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions

• Develops marketing and communication plans to promote the vision, mission, goals, and achievements of the departments of Student Affairs.
• Research, design, and compose content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, such as internal or external publications, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites, presentations, development/fundraising materials, press packages, or broadcast media.
• Coordinates the production of materials to include content/style editing, designing, printing, photography, and/or copy writing.
• Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, productions schedules, and deadlines, including coordination of work carried out by external vendors.
• Submits material to journals, associations, or other external media, either proactively or in response to requests.
• Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations, and/or marketing programs.
• Prepares press releases and participates in public relations activities in conjunction with university staff.
• Plans and organizes special events and meetings, as well as participates at conferences and/or trade shows.
• May maintain files, databases, and electronic records of materials.
• May develop and manage a unit budget, as well as assist with preparation of contract and grant proposals.

Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Field of Study

Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.

Years of Experience

4

Area of Experience

Marketing and communications services, to include print journalism.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Field of Study

Years of Experience

When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include:

• prior experience working with or advising student-run programs and/or organizations.
• budgeting experience
• demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing communication plans among student groups/organizations
• basic to intermediate understanding of university student programming
• ability to effectively management detailed work and time demands

Posting Detail Information

Salary Grade

33

Salary Range

$48,033 - $65,500

Job Category

Communications/Public Relations/Marketing

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

05/18/2022

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/29493
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Journalism, Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How many years of experience do you possess in marketing and communications services to include print journalism?
   
   (Open Ended Question)