Rochester Institute of Technology
Senior Communication Specialist
8874BR
Marketing and Communications
University Communications
Job Summary
RIT is looking for a Senior Communication Specialist in its office of University Communications, which is part of the Division of Marketing and Communications. We are looking for an accomplished writer with a minimum of three to five years experience in media or public relations. Among the key responsibilities: develop, write, and promote stories to the local, national, international and trade media; contribute internal news articles to the university's print and electronic outlets; engage in regular social-media outreach, and maintain relationships with key internal constituents with assigned areas of coverage.The candidate must have excellent communication, writing, and editing skills. The person needs to know how to work with various media, handle multiple projects and have excellent communication and customer service skills. Marketing, branding, advertising and social media skills are a plus. Join our https://www.rit.edu/news/university-communications-staff at a https://www.rit.edu/ that is always on to the next big thing.
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Communication Specialist will research, develop, report, write, and promote RIT stories for the purposes of raising RIT’s global reputation. Using the PESO media model (paid, earned, shared, owned), the stories will be amplified in a variety of communication platforms. The Senior Communication Specialist will build and maintain relationships with key internal constituents with assigned areas of coverage, (E.g., Colleges, university divisions and institutes). They will contribute news articles to the university’s digital and print outlets and media (owned content), as well as pitch stories to local, regional, national, and trade journals for external media coverage (earned media). They will also amplify coverage via social media. Major responsibilities include:
• Cultivate sources from assigned areas of coverage to enhance reputation and visibility. Provide regular contact with key constituents, including deans, directors and faculty. • Develop, write and promote RIT stories to a wide range of media and targeted audiences • Respond to media inquiries regarding assigned areas of coverage • Contribute news articles for internal outlets, including News & Events, RIT: The University Magazine, and the President’s Annual Report. • Actively participate in university social media channels. • Meet overall communication needs of assigned areas of coverage. Provide regular contact with key constituents, including deans, directors and faculty • Work with Director of Content Strategy and Senior Associate Director of University Communications to create annual plan of work • Manage multiple unplanned projects
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3-5 years in marketing and communications, public relations, or media. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Good communication and customer service skills. • Must know how to plan and manage multiple projects. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Working knowledge of integrated marketing and communications, social media, and overall branding.
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
Within the http://www.rit.edu/marketing, University Communications is the primary source of RIT news and information, helping the university’s students, faculty and staff gain local, national, and global recognition.
Minimum Qualifications
• A minimum of 3-5 years in marketing and communications, public relations, or media. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Good communication and customer service skills. • Must know how to plan and manage multiple projects. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Working knowledge of integrated marketing and communications, social media, and overall branding.
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $45700 - $76500
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $45700
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $76500
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/5260157
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit http://www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and http://www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 45700
Hourly/Salary Maximum:76500
Full Time
Senior Communication Specialist
8874BR
Marketing and Communications
University Communications
Job Summary
RIT is looking for a Senior Communication Specialist in its office of University Communications, which is part of the Division of Marketing and Communications. We are looking for an accomplished writer with a minimum of three to five years experience in media or public relations. Among the key responsibilities: develop, write, and promote stories to the local, national, international and trade media; contribute internal news articles to the university's print and electronic outlets; engage in regular social-media outreach, and maintain relationships with key internal constituents with assigned areas of coverage.The candidate must have excellent communication, writing, and editing skills. The person needs to know how to work with various media, handle multiple projects and have excellent communication and customer service skills. Marketing, branding, advertising and social media skills are a plus. Join our https://www.rit.edu/news/university-communications-staff at a https://www.rit.edu/ that is always on to the next big thing.
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Communication Specialist will research, develop, report, write, and promote RIT stories for the purposes of raising RIT’s global reputation. Using the PESO media model (paid, earned, shared, owned), the stories will be amplified in a variety of communication platforms. The Senior Communication Specialist will build and maintain relationships with key internal constituents with assigned areas of coverage, (E.g., Colleges, university divisions and institutes). They will contribute news articles to the university’s digital and print outlets and media (owned content), as well as pitch stories to local, regional, national, and trade journals for external media coverage (earned media). They will also amplify coverage via social media. Major responsibilities include:
• Cultivate sources from assigned areas of coverage to enhance reputation and visibility. Provide regular contact with key constituents, including deans, directors and faculty. • Develop, write and promote RIT stories to a wide range of media and targeted audiences • Respond to media inquiries regarding assigned areas of coverage • Contribute news articles for internal outlets, including News & Events, RIT: The University Magazine, and the President’s Annual Report. • Actively participate in university social media channels. • Meet overall communication needs of assigned areas of coverage. Provide regular contact with key constituents, including deans, directors and faculty • Work with Director of Content Strategy and Senior Associate Director of University Communications to create annual plan of work • Manage multiple unplanned projects
Required Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3-5 years in marketing and communications, public relations, or media. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Good communication and customer service skills. • Must know how to plan and manage multiple projects. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Working knowledge of integrated marketing and communications, social media, and overall branding.
Preferred Qualifications:
Department/College Description
Within the http://www.rit.edu/marketing, University Communications is the primary source of RIT news and information, helping the university’s students, faculty and staff gain local, national, and global recognition.
Minimum Qualifications
• A minimum of 3-5 years in marketing and communications, public relations, or media. • Excellent writing and editing skills. • Good communication and customer service skills. • Must know how to plan and manage multiple projects. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Working knowledge of integrated marketing and communications, social media, and overall branding.
Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $45700 - $76500
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $45700
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $76500
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
The direct link to this posting can be found here: https://apptrkr.com/5260157
Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit http://www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and http://www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 45700
Hourly/Salary Maximum:76500
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR, USA
Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success
Job no: 531843
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Office Support, Business Administration/Management, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department: Lundquist College of Business Classification: Public Info Representative 2 Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $23.69 - $36.27 per hour FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
June 28, 2023; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the UO application form, please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how you meet the minimum and preferred (if applicable) qualifications.
To receive a copy of the full position description, please send an email to mailto:lundquisthr@uoregon.edu.
Department Summary
The Lundquist College of Business Strategic Communications office manages the college's brand, marketing, and key messages to advance the strategic objectives and goals of the college and the university related to recruiting students and faculty, student success, alumni and donor development, industry and employer awareness, and general public and media relations. The Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success position works under the direction of the Director of Strategic Communications within the college's Strategic Communications office.
The Lundquist Strategic Communications office has the decision-making authority for the college's overall communication strategy; actively manages and directs the college's website and affiliated web and social media presences; plans, creates, produces, and distributes various end products, including magazines, e-newsletters, brochures, blogs, advertisements, annual reports, case statement, proposals, videos, and press releases; and develops and administers the college's graphic design, writing, user interface, and logo usage standards and visual brand guidelines in accordance with the university's overall marketing strategy and identity guidelines.
The Lundquist Strategic Communications office represents the college and interacts with various constituents, including prospective and current students, donors, alumni, and industry representatives. In addition, it internally represents the college and coordinates with other university units on campus, including the central University of Oregon Communications team.
Position Summary
In order to deliver on the goal of connecting every Lundquist student with the people and opportunities that help them succeed, the Lundquist College of Business builds and operates programs, services, training, advising, tutoring, technology, and events to enable students to gain hands-on learning experience, explore careers, network, enhance their education, build relationships, and more. The Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success position leads the marketing and communication efforts for current students, working closely with Lundquist's Strategic Communications team to deliver clear, effective, and inclusive communications to current undergraduate and graduate business students in Eugene and Portland, as well as faculty and external partners supporting programs and initiatives for current students.
The individual holding this job will have the primary responsibility for strategizing, conceptualizing, project managing, and executing communications and marketing materials targeted to current business students. These materials may include websites, e-newsletters, social media posts, calendar entries, event promotion materials, advertisements, flyers, brochures, posters, videos, and other digital and print collateral.
In doing so, the Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success collaborates closely with other members of the Lundquist Strategic Communications team, including a graphic designer, web communications specialist, videographer, and writer, as well as the Director of Strategic Communications. The employee executes these responsibilities in accordance with the college's and the UO's overall communication and marketing strategy, brand and visual identity standards, and web and writing style guidelines.
This individual will also work closely with and respond to various units within the college to strategize, plan, manage, create, write, and coordinate marketing and communications to current students to achieve unit as well as college goals for student success. These units include the college's departments, centers of excellence, Mohr Career Services, Office of Advising and Student Experience, Braddock Tutoring, Office of the Dean, information services and instructional technology, building services, undergraduate and graduate programs, Portland programs, and student clubs.
Minimum Requirements
• Three years of experience as a public relations representative for an organization which involved gathering information, writing and/or producing materials, presenting information to the public, handling public relations, preparing press releases, and interaction with the news media. At least one year of this experience must have involved participating in planning and administering an organization's public relations program.
A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience but will not substitute for the one year of specialized experience.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated professional writing, editing, communications, and marketing experience.
• Advanced skills with design tools such as the Adobe suite or Canva, as well as with Microsoft Office on a Macintosh or Windows Computer.
• Experience with project management software and client services, including coordinating and communicating with diverse constituents with varying skill sets and knowledge of marketing and communications.
• Experience working and partnering with clients, constituents, and stakeholders to develop and guide communications and marketing plans.
• Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience managing marketing and communications in higher education.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4249581
Full Time
Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success
Job no: 531843
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Administrative/Office Support, Business Administration/Management, Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
Department: Lundquist College of Business Classification: Public Info Representative 2 Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing Salary: $23.69 - $36.27 per hour FTE: 1.0
Review of Applications Begins
June 28, 2023; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the UO application form, please submit a resume and a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how you meet the minimum and preferred (if applicable) qualifications.
To receive a copy of the full position description, please send an email to mailto:lundquisthr@uoregon.edu.
Department Summary
The Lundquist College of Business Strategic Communications office manages the college's brand, marketing, and key messages to advance the strategic objectives and goals of the college and the university related to recruiting students and faculty, student success, alumni and donor development, industry and employer awareness, and general public and media relations. The Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success position works under the direction of the Director of Strategic Communications within the college's Strategic Communications office.
The Lundquist Strategic Communications office has the decision-making authority for the college's overall communication strategy; actively manages and directs the college's website and affiliated web and social media presences; plans, creates, produces, and distributes various end products, including magazines, e-newsletters, brochures, blogs, advertisements, annual reports, case statement, proposals, videos, and press releases; and develops and administers the college's graphic design, writing, user interface, and logo usage standards and visual brand guidelines in accordance with the university's overall marketing strategy and identity guidelines.
The Lundquist Strategic Communications office represents the college and interacts with various constituents, including prospective and current students, donors, alumni, and industry representatives. In addition, it internally represents the college and coordinates with other university units on campus, including the central University of Oregon Communications team.
Position Summary
In order to deliver on the goal of connecting every Lundquist student with the people and opportunities that help them succeed, the Lundquist College of Business builds and operates programs, services, training, advising, tutoring, technology, and events to enable students to gain hands-on learning experience, explore careers, network, enhance their education, build relationships, and more. The Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success position leads the marketing and communication efforts for current students, working closely with Lundquist's Strategic Communications team to deliver clear, effective, and inclusive communications to current undergraduate and graduate business students in Eugene and Portland, as well as faculty and external partners supporting programs and initiatives for current students.
The individual holding this job will have the primary responsibility for strategizing, conceptualizing, project managing, and executing communications and marketing materials targeted to current business students. These materials may include websites, e-newsletters, social media posts, calendar entries, event promotion materials, advertisements, flyers, brochures, posters, videos, and other digital and print collateral.
In doing so, the Marketing and Communications Lead, Student Success collaborates closely with other members of the Lundquist Strategic Communications team, including a graphic designer, web communications specialist, videographer, and writer, as well as the Director of Strategic Communications. The employee executes these responsibilities in accordance with the college's and the UO's overall communication and marketing strategy, brand and visual identity standards, and web and writing style guidelines.
This individual will also work closely with and respond to various units within the college to strategize, plan, manage, create, write, and coordinate marketing and communications to current students to achieve unit as well as college goals for student success. These units include the college's departments, centers of excellence, Mohr Career Services, Office of Advising and Student Experience, Braddock Tutoring, Office of the Dean, information services and instructional technology, building services, undergraduate and graduate programs, Portland programs, and student clubs.
Minimum Requirements
• Three years of experience as a public relations representative for an organization which involved gathering information, writing and/or producing materials, presenting information to the public, handling public relations, preparing press releases, and interaction with the news media. At least one year of this experience must have involved participating in planning and administering an organization's public relations program.
A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience but will not substitute for the one year of specialized experience.
Professional Competencies
• Demonstrated professional writing, editing, communications, and marketing experience.
• Advanced skills with design tools such as the Adobe suite or Canva, as well as with Microsoft Office on a Macintosh or Windows Computer.
• Experience with project management software and client services, including coordinating and communicating with diverse constituents with varying skill sets and knowledge of marketing and communications.
• Experience working and partnering with clients, constituents, and stakeholders to develop and guide communications and marketing plans.
• Commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience managing marketing and communications in higher education.
FLSA Exempt: No
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at mailto:uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination.
In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4249581