Communications Coordinator
- Job Category: Sales/Marketing
- Education: N/A
- FT/PT: Full-Time
- Company: Kansas Wesleyan University
Job Description:
Communications Coordinator
APPLICATION PROCESS AND HIRING TIMELINE INFORMATION
To apply for this position you should submit a KWU Employment Application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, and your salary requirements. Please email your application materials to MARCOM@kwu.edu (preferred method) or mail the same to The Office of Human Resources, Campus Box 33, Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 E. Claflin, Salina, KS 67401-6196.
In your cover letter please pay special attention to matching your actual qualifications to the required qualifications listed in this Job Description. If emailing, make sure you reference the position title on the subject line of your email. No phone calls please.
The timeline for filling this job is:
• Applications will be taken until the job is filled.
• Interviews will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled.
• The job starts as soon as possible.
We will NOT check personal references or present and past employers without first notifying you of our intent to do so. KWU is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we will acknowledge receipt of your application as soon as we receive it.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
JOB TITLE: Communications Coordinator
JOB’S OPERATING GROUP: Advancement Office
OPERATING GROUP’S PURPOSE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Advancement Office promotes the mission of Kansas Wesleyan University through exceptional marketing and communications and donor-centered fundraising activities.
JOB’S DEPARTMENT: Marketing and Communication (MARCOM)
DEPARTMENT’S PURPOSE AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Marketing and Communications Office is responsible for all internal and external communications, and the implementation of an integrated marketing strategy to advance the university brand and engage prospective students, alumni, donors and the community.
JOB’S DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Senior Director of Marketing and Communications: M. Olaf Frandsen
DATE JOB LAST REVIEWED OR ANALYZED: REVISED by M. Olaf Frandsen, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications with approval from Melanie Overton, Vice President of Advancement: April 2019
JOB’S EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Staff, Full-Time, At-Will
JOB’S SALARY OR SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS: Salary will be determined at hiring based on the person’s qualifications and experience. Please submit your desired salary with your application and supporting documents.
JOB INFORMATION
JOB SUMMARY: Kansas Wesleyan University is seeking a marketing/communication professional to join a high performing Marketing and Communications team. Reporting to the senior director of marketing and communications, this individual will support the initiatives of the MARCOM office by providing strong digital advertising, video shooting and editing, and social media skills, to include knowledge of video camera operations and video editing; digital advertisement creation and placement; social media influencing techniques; writing skills; and marketing knowledge that will raise institutional awareness, enhance engagements among various constituents (donors, alumni, students, parents), and attract and retain students.
JOB WORKS WITH: Two to three people who work directly in the Marketing and Communications Office and five Advancement Office staff. In addition, this job works cross functionally with all departments on campus on materials to promote events and programs.
JOB’S STAFF AUTHORITY: None, unless otherwise assigned
JOB’S BUDGET AUTHORITY: None
JOB’S PHYSCIAL WORKING CONDITIONS: 90% of the time in a temperature-controlled office; 10 percent outdoors, weather permitting
JOB’S UNUSUAL HAZARDS OR WORKING CONDITIONS: None
POSITION’S EQUIPMENT: University’s phone system, personal cell phone, Apple computer.
POSITION’S WORK SCHEDULE: A 40-hour work week from 8am-5pm each weekday. Some weekend work will be required.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Seldom, if any.
JOB RESULTS, BEHAVIORS, AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES
JOB’S ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
COMMUNICATIONS: Responsible for internal and external communications
• Shoots and edits all internal video products, mostly used for advertising purposes but may be used as submission to areas television news stations as determined by the Senior Director.
• Handles all social media posts on University accounts, to include, but not limited to, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Provides a monthly metrics report on all social media accounts.
• Takes responsibility for research and placement of all digital advertising in all current and emerging technologies.
• Serves as back-up for all University Web updates on content and page revisions.
• Serves as back-up still photographer.
• Fosters relationships with university faculty, staff and students to generate leads on compelling stories
• Monitors social media user comments/posts and responds appropriately to comments and requests
• Works closely with Graphic Designer in providing content and consultation on project objectives
• Other job-relevant duties as assigned by the job’s supervisor.
JOB’S PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS: Actual performance standards for each measure will be set at least annually after consultation between the job holder and their direct supervisor based on the job holder’s existing qualifications and experience.
1. Meets project deadlines with accurate, quality work
2. Provides creative strategy and shares expertise with the team/project manager
3. Shows solid understanding of KWU brand and adheres to AP style
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: Associate’s Degree
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s Degree in communications-related field
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: None
• PREFERRED: None
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• MINIMUM REQUIRED: One year of relevant professional experience
• PREFERRED: Two or more years of experience in creating marketing communications for publications, web sites, and social media.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and ATTITUDES – KSAA’s:
• Use of an Apple Macintosh, and use of Apple video products.
• Ability to monitor and edit organizational web pages.
• Ability to effectively create and manage content for social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
• Ability to establish and manage a timeline and meet deadlines
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and website software
• Ability to produce high-quality work while managing projects independently
• Demonstrates excellent news judgement
• Demonstrates excellent editing and proof reading, accurate reporting, and clear writing skills
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, energetic personality and willingness to go the extra mile
• Committed to the philosophy of private higher education and the mission of the university
NOTICE OF SPECIAL JOB OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
1. THIS JOB/POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES AND RESULTS TO BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION. DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS MAY BE ADDED, SUBTRACTED, AND/OR CHANGED BY YOUR SUPERVISOR AT ANY TIME DUE TO CHANGES IN DEPARTMENT OR UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.
2. Unless exempt due to an employment contract signed by the President of the University, all employees of Kansas Wesleyan are to be considered as an “at-will” employee.
3. All employees of Kansas Wesleyan University are considered to be “responsible employees” pertaining to Title IX regulations concerning both the prevention and reporting of sexual assault or harassment situations. As such, all employees must communicate with the Title IX Coordinator if they witness or hear about a sexual assault or harassment situation.
4. Kansas Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with EEOC and ADA employment requirements. It is and has been the policy of Kansas Wesleyan University to grant equal opportunity to all qualified persons without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran status. In order to fulfill its mission as a United Methodist affiliated institution, preference in hiring shall be given to persons who can affirm the Institution’s mission.
5. All “offers of employment” are subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.
6. All items created by this position are the sole property of Kansas Wesleyan University.
EOE
Contact Information:
100 E Claflin
Salina, Kansas 67401
Job Link: Kansas Wesleyan University Jobs Page
