Communications Specialist (Two Vacancies) [United States]

 

Communications Specialist (Two Vacancies)

North Orange County Community College District

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Position Number: 2015645P

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC Campus Communications

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Job Description:
Develops and updates campus communications in traditional and emerging media formats, including: the annual report, newsletter, e-mail campaigns, enrollment management campaigns, brochures, signs, banners, posters, flyers, artwork, presentation material, on-line graphics, and other materials as requested. Coordinates campus social media content, including composing content, photography, creating graphics, and scheduling weekly posts.

Performs communications, activities to promote awareness of campus programs, services and events; provides assistance to support the marketing and outreach efforts of various campus departments and offices. Monitors and reports utilization including data analytics for use with communications strategies and mediums.

Designs, writes, edits and prepares campus communication materials for distribution to local media, the public, colleges and universities. Serves as a campus media liaison in the fulfillment of campus public record requests.

Monitors compliance with brand identity guidelines. Develops and implements communication strategies including advertisements.

Attends various community, outreach, and media events, as assigned, to represent the campus and promote campus programs and services; prepares and presents oral presentations concerning the campus.

Maintains an inventory of campus and program-specific promotional and marketing materials; orders and tracks supplies and prepares purchase requisitions; assists in tracking budgets and expenditures. Establishes and maintains vendor relationships.

Assists with incident communications, including writing timely warnings and participating in the campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Participate in college efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Purpose:
There are two vacancies for this recruitment.

Position #1 CCC663 is grant funded.

Position #2 CCC664 is not grant funded.

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Communications, this position is central to implementing a comprehensive, integrated communication strategy and public relations/marketing strategy using print, web, social media, video, emerging technologies, and e-mail in support of the campus communications, outreach, onboarding, marketing, and public relations activities ensuring compliance with copyright.

Working Relationships:
The Communications Specialist maintains frequent contact with various campus departments, staff, students, elected officials, media representatives, consultants, vendors, and the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of District organization, operations, policies and objectives
Knowledge of communications, marketing and outreach strategies and techniques

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary

Knowledge of branding and messaging strategies
Knowledge of communications and media relations techniques and principles

Knowledge of copyrights and licensing
Knowledge of graphic design and software applications

Ability to write, edit and prepare written marketing materials

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to use a variety of computer software to perform functions such as word processing, desktop and website publishing
Ability to assign and review the work of others
Ability to learn and use new and emerging technologies
Ability to analyze situations accurately and identify an effective course of action
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to work independently with little direction
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Special Requirements:
This position requires a valid drivers license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Drivers License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Drivers License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide a transcript with degree posted (may be unofficial). Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or related field.

Three (3) years of professional experience with design and implementation of communications strategies and demonstrated ability to translate strategies and key messages into multiple formats.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Desirable Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working on campaigns to support enrollment management, such as Career Technical Education programming or related campus programs and or services.

Demonstrated experience with video editing, video development, and video/photographic shoots.

Experience with computer applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and After Effects.

Experience with branding campaigns.

Demonstrated experience ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion are effectively incorporated into the communication, publications, and other materials produced for distribution to a wide audience.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Working Conditions:
Professional environment; subject to constant interruptions and frequent interaction with others; sitting for long periods at a time (up to 2-3 hours); Standing for long periods of time (2-3 hours),repetitive use of upper extremities, fine finger manipulations, including hand coordination activities; driving to a variety of locations to attend or make arrangements for activities and events.

Salary Range: $5,460 - $6,588 Per Month

Number of Vacancies: 2

Posting Number: 2015645P

Open Date: 06/21/2023

Close Date: 7/6/2023

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