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Title: Communications Generalist - College of STEM

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 44

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Tom Otieno

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at Eastern Kentucky University is accepting applications for the full-time staff position of Communications Generalist.

The candidate will work collaboratively with College of STEM and Departmental leadership and Communication and Brand Management (CBM) to reach college and university goals. They will be responsible for developing communication strategies to help manage CSTEM's marketing and brand efforts, up to and including web design and content management. This generalist role will capture and highlight stories of students, faculty and alumni through written and creative mediums and contribute to written communication with donors as part of donor stewardship.

The candidate will maintain everyday web design and content management for the College of STREM and College of Letters, Arts, & Social Sciences. They will oversee annual marketing calendars, analyze strengths and weaknesses of outreach plans, and determine appropriate support services they need from the creative team within CBM.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized institution. One year of relevant experience and/or recognized training or appropriate educational qualification is required. Proficient knowledge of principles and best practices of marketing, social media, and web content management systems is required. They are expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students and the university community.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience: One year of relevant experience and/or recognized training or appropriate educational qualification would be required. Requires proficient knowledge of principles and best practices of marketing, social media, and web content management systems.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited and recognized institution. One year of relevant experience and/or recognized training or appropriate educational qualification is required. Proficient knowledge of principles and best practices of marketing, social media, and web content management systems is required. They are expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with undergraduate students and the university community.

Job Duties:

• 45% - Develop and maintain CSTEM (college & department) websites. Assist CLASS with the same, as necessary. Consult with constituents regarding their specific web needs. Act as liaison between Communication and Brand Management and above constituents. Provide training and support for designated web managers within constituent units. Provide customer service support to end users. - (Essential)
• 30% - Capture and highlight stories of CSTEM's people, places, and programs in various outlets such as the web and the college's alumni newsletter. Collaborate with editorial board to determine stories and gather content for stories featured in newsletters. Prepare web and printable versions of newsletter, proof all copy, and follow-up with assistant director of Alumni Engagement to ensure publication deadlines are met. Assist with correspondence to CSTEM donors and alumni. - (Essential)
• 10% - Serve as liaison between CSTEM and Communication and Brand Management. Work with CBM on major web design and development issues. Develop an annual marketing calendar, analyze strengths and weaknesses of outreach plans, and determine appropriate support services they need from the creative team within CBM. - (Essential)
• 10% - Manage and maintain CSTEM social media sites. Photograph college and departmental events. - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.eku.edu/jobs/communications-generalist-college-of-stem-richmond-campus-kentucky-united-states

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