Job Summary
Student Affairs at Auburn University is seeking candidates for the position of Specialist, Communications & Marketing to create communications, marketing, and promotional materials for the division.
Essential Functions
-Develops marketing and communication plans to promote the vision, mission, goals, and achievements of the departments of Student Affairs
-Research, design, and compose content for dissemination through a variety of mediums, such as internal or external publications, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites, presentations, development/fundraising materials, press packages, or broadcast media.
-Coordinates the production of materials to include content/style editing, designing, printing, photography, and/or copy writing.
-Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, productions schedules, and deadlines, including coordination of work carried out by external vendors.
-Submits material to journals, associations, or other external media, either proactively or in response to requests.
-Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations, and/or marketing programs.
-Prepares press releases and participates in public relations activities in conjunction with university staff.
-Plans and organizes special events and meetings, as well as participates at conferences and/or trade shows.
-May maintain files, databases, and electronic records of materials.
-May develop and manage a unit budget, as well as assist with preparation of contract and grant proposals.
Education Level Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Field of Study
Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
