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Community Outreach Coordinator

Position Information

Posting Details


Posting Number
046301

Position Title
Community Outreach Coordinator

Number of Vacancies
1

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
07 - Law School

Primary Department
H0701-Deans Office Law School

Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus.

Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Job Purpose:
Provides administrative support to the law School. Works under the supervision of Wayne Law's director of marketing and communications to improve the reputation of the Law School and to build and strengthen relationships with the local, regional and national legal and academic communities and the general public.

Essential Functions:
Write, edit and arrange the production of press releases, newsletters, and other informational pieces that advertise law school events and activities. Create weekly "experts" sheet for media with faculty who are available to address current issues. Research op-ed opportunities for dean and faculty to opine on hot topics in the news.

Monitor social media sources for Wayne Law related content and develop and manage the law school's social media presence.

Organize meetings with the Dean and faculty members to meet with opinion leaders, community groups, etc.

Identify faculty to participate in student recruiting events both on- and off-campus. Identify creative avenues to promote faculty scholarship, and alumni and student achievements.

Work collaboratively to update/create new videos and website content featuring faculty, student leaders, etc.

Prepare varied activity reports, summaries and statistical analyses.

Other duties as assigned.

Unique Duties

Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience:
Demonstrable knowledge of the Michigan legal community, volunteer leadership, excellent communication, marketing, public relations, interpersonal and computer skills. Preferred Qualifications: minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with the Associated Press Stylebook, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Computer Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially spreadsheets, database and reporting tools. Proficient in the use of electronic financial management systems

Communication Skills- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills

Analytical Skills - Ability to compare, contrast and quality check work and keen attention to detail. Can present numerical data orally and in writing or through graphics.

Results Orientation - Demonstrated strong organizational, communication and strategic thinking skills. Ability to work independently and with and through others to achieved desired results.

Preferred Qualifications

Testing Requirements
Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Category
Clerical/Technical

Duration of Posting

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022

Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
03-04-2022

Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?
No

Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)

Application Information

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Instructions for submitting your application:
Required application materials: 2 Writing Samples, Resume, Cover Letter and References.

Represented Position Message


Funding/Salary Information

Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
55,000

Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
82,500

Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary Range
(Academic Only)

Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
N/A

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