Maintain and upload graphics and content on the departmentâ™s website, social media pages, and Appspace digital displays, including faculty information, student resources, department news, workshops, job postings, conferences, and events.
Maintain Job Market Candidate web page content.
Manage the departmentâ™s social media presence.
Create, develop, and maintain individual faculty web pages.
Track and record news coverage and recent publications of the departmentâ™s faculty and researchers.
Responsible for photography and video coverage for department personnel and events.
Provide training on updating websites to faculty, staff, and students.
Responsible for writing, editing, designing, and distributing the biannual department newsletter (print and email).
Maintain the alumni database to provide an updated address list to the printer of the department newsletter.
Provide crisis communication support.
Craft and distribute messages on behalf of the Department Chair to faculty, staff, students, and alumni as needed.
Provide project management support for department apparel and promotional items.
Provide events support, including program design and management, website management, payment portal management, and event signage.
Create and maintain registration forms and surveys.
Plans, develops and disseminates information designed to keep the public informed of the organization's programs, accomplishments, or point of view, with moderate levels of guidance and direction.
Accomplishes assigned duties through two or more of the following: written communications; visual/graphic media, which may include Web site development and maintenance; speeches and personal contact. The incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.
 Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelorâ™s degree in journalism, graphic design, marketing, English or related field.
Experience:
Experience working in a university setting.
Communications and outreach experience.
Comprehensive website and social media experience.
Experience with graphic design.
Experience in Drupal or similar web management system.
Preferred Competencies
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with a diverse population.
Ability to maintain a friendly and professional demeanor and to work productively under competing deadlines.
Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve complex issues.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use or learn various position-related software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Drupal, WordPress, and forms management software.
Ability to follow an issue through to resolution.
Strong graphic design and proofreading skills.
Understanding of web and social media best practices.
Project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to train others.
Experience operating DSLR camera.
Application Documents
Cover letter (Required)
CV/Resume (Required)
Writing Sample (Provide a one-page press release for Professor Azeem Shaikh receiving a Nobel prize in Economics) (Required)
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