Job Description:

• Contributes to the Centerâ™s overall research and programming agenda.

• Provides input on and executes strategy for the Centerâ™s online presence, including digital communications and platforms. 

• Manages all digital and social media assets. Associated responsibilities may include website development, routine website maintenance, written and visual publicity, compiling and analyzing relevant metrics based on established strategic goals.

• Plans, develops, and produces audio/visual projects, working closely with staff, faculty, students, partners, and vendors.

• Maintains knowledge of developments in subject matter related to the Centerâ™s mission and goals (for example, understanding how religion is being discussed on public platforms, including in news and social media).

• Manages outside vendors including website developers, video production, and graphic designers to ensure project scoping and timely completion.

• Networks with other units at the University and represents the Center in communications and marketing-related arenas.

• Networks with community organizations and journalists to build relationships and partnerships that advance the Centerâ™s goals.

• 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; avenues of digital communications and social media. The incumbent is still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.

• Solves a range of straightforward problems, as work assignments are difficult and broad in nature, usually requiring originality and ingenuity. Manage digital and social media assets (including routine website maintenance); compiles and analyzes relevant metrics based on established strategic goals.

• Continues to build knowledge of the University, processes, and customers.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
 

Education:

• Masterâ™s degree in humanities or social science.

Experience:

• Prior experience in communications or related field.

• Experience with digital storytelling.

• Previous experience in a university or similarly complex institution.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Deep fluency and knowledge of digital communications best practices including accessibility, website development, social media, data maintenance, and email marketing.

• Excellent communications skills required for the effective delivery of the Centerâ™s vision, mission and brand.

• Familiarity with website coding (HTML/CSS) and graphic design.

• Proficiency with social media and CMS/CRM tools.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Proficiency in video and audio editing and production.

• Proficiency in production of marketing and communication materials.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills. 

• Resourcefulness, creativity, detail-orientation, and ability to work independently.

• Effectively multi-task under deadlines, ask questions as necessary. 

• Work effectively and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

• A demonstrated ability to think creatively.

• Ability to manage multiple details while adhering to a broader concept or purpose.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (required)

• Writing sample (required)

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