Simons Foundation
New York, NY, USA
Audio Visual Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the AV Department Manager, the Audio Visual Coordinator’s role is to support the AV team as they service the Foundation’s event and meeting technology needs. The AV Coordinator will field incoming requests. They will assign urgent help desk tickets to available technicians. In this role, the Coordinator will work closely with the AV team and colleagues from other departments to schedule and plan various in-person, virtual and hybrid events. They will work with the events team and meeting organizers to ascertain AV needs for events and assist the AV team with preparing for those events. They will also assist with meeting kickoffs and assist with live events as needed. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in technology who is looking to expand their skill set.
Our team's goal is to help our scientific colleagues maximize their ability to collaborate and communicate through the effective use of technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide administrative support to the AV team. • Monitor the department’s help desk ticket system, write prompt replies and relay troubleshooting needs to technicians as they arise. • Oversee and keep up with personal and department email accounts. • Maintain team’s calendar - update it with new events and changing event details. • Collaborate with in-house and external events teams and organizers to define AV needs/requirements. • Advance preparation of presentations and testing to troubleshoot any problems. • Learn and follow proper AV practices and procedures and department standards.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate with policy makers to establish new and improve existing AV administrative practices and procedures. • Log and compress footage of lectures and conferences. • Post event editing, management and distribution of video files. • Provide routine maintenance and storage of microphones, cameras, projectors, lighting and sound equipment. • Assist technicians during live events as needed. • When necessary, investigate reported issues and perform simple hands-on troubleshooting if necessary. • Work independently on assigned projects. • Other AV projects and responsibilities when assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education • A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is recommended, as well as at least 2–4 years of experience in an administrative role or in the AV field. • Prefer a candidate with an interest in learning new technologies
RELATED SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • A naturally calm and empathetic demeanor under pressure • Ability to concurrently track multiple tasks and prioritize them as instructed • Service-oriented team player • Willing to perform a variety of tasks with diverse participants/users • Effective time manager • Active learner • Working computer knowledge (PC & Mac) • Proficient with Dropbox, G-Suite, MS Office suite, PowerPoint, Keynote, Final Cut Pro, Adobe • Possess an interest in and desire to learn AV technology • Must be willing to occasionally work long hours on event days and rarely on weekends
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS • The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $61,000 – $70,000, depending on experience. • In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
THE SIMONS FOUNDATION’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5185803
Full Time
Audio Visual Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the AV Department Manager, the Audio Visual Coordinator’s role is to support the AV team as they service the Foundation’s event and meeting technology needs. The AV Coordinator will field incoming requests. They will assign urgent help desk tickets to available technicians. In this role, the Coordinator will work closely with the AV team and colleagues from other departments to schedule and plan various in-person, virtual and hybrid events. They will work with the events team and meeting organizers to ascertain AV needs for events and assist the AV team with preparing for those events. They will also assist with meeting kickoffs and assist with live events as needed. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in technology who is looking to expand their skill set.
Our team's goal is to help our scientific colleagues maximize their ability to collaborate and communicate through the effective use of technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide administrative support to the AV team. • Monitor the department’s help desk ticket system, write prompt replies and relay troubleshooting needs to technicians as they arise. • Oversee and keep up with personal and department email accounts. • Maintain team’s calendar - update it with new events and changing event details. • Collaborate with in-house and external events teams and organizers to define AV needs/requirements. • Advance preparation of presentations and testing to troubleshoot any problems. • Learn and follow proper AV practices and procedures and department standards.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate with policy makers to establish new and improve existing AV administrative practices and procedures. • Log and compress footage of lectures and conferences. • Post event editing, management and distribution of video files. • Provide routine maintenance and storage of microphones, cameras, projectors, lighting and sound equipment. • Assist technicians during live events as needed. • When necessary, investigate reported issues and perform simple hands-on troubleshooting if necessary. • Work independently on assigned projects. • Other AV projects and responsibilities when assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education • A bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is recommended, as well as at least 2–4 years of experience in an administrative role or in the AV field. • Prefer a candidate with an interest in learning new technologies
RELATED SKILLS & TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills • A naturally calm and empathetic demeanor under pressure • Ability to concurrently track multiple tasks and prioritize them as instructed • Service-oriented team player • Willing to perform a variety of tasks with diverse participants/users • Effective time manager • Active learner • Working computer knowledge (PC & Mac) • Proficient with Dropbox, G-Suite, MS Office suite, PowerPoint, Keynote, Final Cut Pro, Adobe • Possess an interest in and desire to learn AV technology • Must be willing to occasionally work long hours on event days and rarely on weekends
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS • The full-time annual compensation range for this position is $61,000 – $70,000, depending on experience. • In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.
THE SIMONS FOUNDATION’S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5185803
Wayland Free Public Library
Wayland, MA, USA
Wayland Free Public Library
Community Profile – Recruitment - May, 2023
The Wayland Free Public Library Board of Library Trustees seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking and experienced Library professional with demonstrated leadership and communication skills, who supports 21st-century librarianship, technology and public access. This individual will inspire working collaboratively with Staff, Town Departments and Community Partnerships within the Town of Wayland to serve as the next Library Director in this committed, engaged and active community.
The Community
The Town of Wayland is a peaceful, primarily residential community of approximately 13,664 residents located in the MetroWest region of Eastern Massachusetts, 18 miles west of Boston and 26 miles east of Worcester. It has a tradition of professional and highly responsive government service driven by citizen-committee participation coupled with strong citizen engagement, and is known for its semi-rural character. With close proximity to Boston, desirable real estate and a highly ranked school system, Wayland is considered a very attractive community in Massachusetts.
GOVERNMENT: Wayland’s five-member elected Select Board serves as the governing body, an Open Town Meeting serves as the legislative body. The Town Manager appointed by and reporting to the Select Board, is the Chief Administrative, Financial and Operating Officer. The Town embraces civic engagement and appreciates high levels of participation and discourse that residents provide on elected and appointed Town boards. Most recently, the Select Board appointed a Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (HRDEI) Committee which affirms and supports the Town’s commitment to upholding and defending the rights of all to enjoy the free and equal exercise of their human and civil rights and privileges. The Library has a unique statutory basis for its operations in that the Library Director reports directly to the Board of Library Trustees, a six-member elected board.
DEMOGRAPHICS : The Town’s racial makeup is 80.8% white, 13.6% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.9% Black or African American, based on the 2022 Town Census. The median age of Wayland’s residents is 44 years. The Town’s under-18 years cohort is 26.0% of its population. The Town’s 65 years and over cohort is 17.1%.
GEOGRAPHY: Wayland was first settled in 1638, incorporated in 1780, and is part of Middlesex County. The Town is mainly a quiet residential community, with little industrial or commercial presence. Wayland is accessible and attractive as a suburb of Boston, with convenient access to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Rte. 128/95.
CULTURE : Wayland is home to an historic public library and many community groups, including youth and adult sports, art and theater groups, and religious organizations. There is great diversity in houses of worship, which include denominations for Christianity, Islam, Jewish and Baháʼí faiths. Wayland is known for its excellent school system. The Town has approximately 1,200 acres of open conservation land, including a town beach located on Lake Cochituate and a rail trail that is adjacent to the library.
Wayland Free Public Library
The Wayland Free Public Library was founded in 1848. The current, third, library building was constructed in 1900. With an addition completed in 1988, the Library has a total of 14,000 square feet. The building is an architectural gem and one of the prides of the community. The first level comprises the Children's Room, Administrative offices, meeting room, Technical Services, and restrooms. The main level, which houses the adult collection, features an elegantly ornamented round room and windows that fill the space with light. The mezzanine contains a recently created Teen Loft through a generous donation to the Friends of the Wayland Library from a local bank. The Friends hold an ongoing book sale which predominantly funds the library’s programs and other needs. An engaged Board of Library Trustees, to whom the Library Director reports, is committed to fostering excellent library services for the Wayland community. The FY24 municipal budget is $1,236,439. There are thirty staff members, full- or part-time, fifteen of whom hold advanced degrees. Full-time staff are in a town union. The Wayland Free Public Library belongs to the 41-member Minuteman Library Network. In FY23, the Library had total holdings of 186,386 items: 60,414 print and 125,972 non-print. Total print circulation was 159,055; non-print, 81,207. The Library offered 350 programs, attended by 4,960 people, and attendance to the building in general was 58,733.
Position in Brief
The Wayland Free Public Library seeks qualified candidates for the full-time Library Director. The Library Director is hired and reports to the Board of Library Trustees.
The Library Director is responsible for managing and administering all the operations, services and programs of the Wayland Free Public Library in accord with the policies established by the Board of Library Trustees and the Town. Successful candidates will have a high degree of leadership and independent initiative in planning and developing goals and objectives while carrying out the basic policies of the Board of Library Trustees. The Library Director is responsible for administering all policies and programs to ensure compliance with all municipal, state and federal laws. Other responsibilities include the following:
Management and supervision of all full-time and part-time Library staff and volunteers ensuring compliance with Town policy and collective bargaining agreements;
Preparation of annual budget, manage operating accounts and other sources of revenue;
Maintenance/repairs, implements safety procedures, ensures cleanliness of facility and understanding of importance of maintaining/restoring Wayland’s historic facility;
Attends all Board of Library Trustee meetings;
Represents the Wayland Free Public Library at Town and departmental meetings;
Develops and implements public relations programs to promote the Library's role in the Wayland community;
Participates in the Minuteman Library Network to keep abreast of new technology/trends.
Other responsibilities as needed.
Successful candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work nights and weekends as required. It is a 35 hour per week salaried non-union position with a classification of N-11.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited school.
Experience: Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a Library Setting.
Professional Certificate: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners issued certification.
Compensation Package
The Town of Wayland will offer an employment agreement and compensation package that is competitive with comparable area communities. The hiring range is $99,956 - $130,420, commensurate with qualifications. An attractive benefits package, including health and retirement plan is a part of the total compensation.
Selection Process
Resumes and cover letters will be reviewed, screened and first round candidates will join the Screening Committee for a Virtual interview. Successful candidates will be asked to participate in an assessment exercise during the interviewing process. Final candidates will be invited to tour the Library and an introduction to the Town Manager. The final interview will be with the Board of Library Trustees.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter stating their interest and qualifications when addressing the position requirements as well as three (3) work related references to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778 or hr@wayland.ma.us . Closing: June 19 or open until filled. The Town of Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full Time
Wayland Free Public Library
Community Profile – Recruitment - May, 2023
The Wayland Free Public Library Board of Library Trustees seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking and experienced Library professional with demonstrated leadership and communication skills, who supports 21st-century librarianship, technology and public access. This individual will inspire working collaboratively with Staff, Town Departments and Community Partnerships within the Town of Wayland to serve as the next Library Director in this committed, engaged and active community.
The Community
The Town of Wayland is a peaceful, primarily residential community of approximately 13,664 residents located in the MetroWest region of Eastern Massachusetts, 18 miles west of Boston and 26 miles east of Worcester. It has a tradition of professional and highly responsive government service driven by citizen-committee participation coupled with strong citizen engagement, and is known for its semi-rural character. With close proximity to Boston, desirable real estate and a highly ranked school system, Wayland is considered a very attractive community in Massachusetts.
GOVERNMENT: Wayland’s five-member elected Select Board serves as the governing body, an Open Town Meeting serves as the legislative body. The Town Manager appointed by and reporting to the Select Board, is the Chief Administrative, Financial and Operating Officer. The Town embraces civic engagement and appreciates high levels of participation and discourse that residents provide on elected and appointed Town boards. Most recently, the Select Board appointed a Human Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (HRDEI) Committee which affirms and supports the Town’s commitment to upholding and defending the rights of all to enjoy the free and equal exercise of their human and civil rights and privileges. The Library has a unique statutory basis for its operations in that the Library Director reports directly to the Board of Library Trustees, a six-member elected board.
DEMOGRAPHICS : The Town’s racial makeup is 80.8% white, 13.6% Asian, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.9% Black or African American, based on the 2022 Town Census. The median age of Wayland’s residents is 44 years. The Town’s under-18 years cohort is 26.0% of its population. The Town’s 65 years and over cohort is 17.1%.
GEOGRAPHY: Wayland was first settled in 1638, incorporated in 1780, and is part of Middlesex County. The Town is mainly a quiet residential community, with little industrial or commercial presence. Wayland is accessible and attractive as a suburb of Boston, with convenient access to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Rte. 128/95.
CULTURE : Wayland is home to an historic public library and many community groups, including youth and adult sports, art and theater groups, and religious organizations. There is great diversity in houses of worship, which include denominations for Christianity, Islam, Jewish and Baháʼí faiths. Wayland is known for its excellent school system. The Town has approximately 1,200 acres of open conservation land, including a town beach located on Lake Cochituate and a rail trail that is adjacent to the library.
Wayland Free Public Library
The Wayland Free Public Library was founded in 1848. The current, third, library building was constructed in 1900. With an addition completed in 1988, the Library has a total of 14,000 square feet. The building is an architectural gem and one of the prides of the community. The first level comprises the Children's Room, Administrative offices, meeting room, Technical Services, and restrooms. The main level, which houses the adult collection, features an elegantly ornamented round room and windows that fill the space with light. The mezzanine contains a recently created Teen Loft through a generous donation to the Friends of the Wayland Library from a local bank. The Friends hold an ongoing book sale which predominantly funds the library’s programs and other needs. An engaged Board of Library Trustees, to whom the Library Director reports, is committed to fostering excellent library services for the Wayland community. The FY24 municipal budget is $1,236,439. There are thirty staff members, full- or part-time, fifteen of whom hold advanced degrees. Full-time staff are in a town union. The Wayland Free Public Library belongs to the 41-member Minuteman Library Network. In FY23, the Library had total holdings of 186,386 items: 60,414 print and 125,972 non-print. Total print circulation was 159,055; non-print, 81,207. The Library offered 350 programs, attended by 4,960 people, and attendance to the building in general was 58,733.
Position in Brief
The Wayland Free Public Library seeks qualified candidates for the full-time Library Director. The Library Director is hired and reports to the Board of Library Trustees.
The Library Director is responsible for managing and administering all the operations, services and programs of the Wayland Free Public Library in accord with the policies established by the Board of Library Trustees and the Town. Successful candidates will have a high degree of leadership and independent initiative in planning and developing goals and objectives while carrying out the basic policies of the Board of Library Trustees. The Library Director is responsible for administering all policies and programs to ensure compliance with all municipal, state and federal laws. Other responsibilities include the following:
Management and supervision of all full-time and part-time Library staff and volunteers ensuring compliance with Town policy and collective bargaining agreements;
Preparation of annual budget, manage operating accounts and other sources of revenue;
Maintenance/repairs, implements safety procedures, ensures cleanliness of facility and understanding of importance of maintaining/restoring Wayland’s historic facility;
Attends all Board of Library Trustee meetings;
Represents the Wayland Free Public Library at Town and departmental meetings;
Develops and implements public relations programs to promote the Library's role in the Wayland community;
Participates in the Minuteman Library Network to keep abreast of new technology/trends.
Other responsibilities as needed.
Successful candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work nights and weekends as required. It is a 35 hour per week salaried non-union position with a classification of N-11.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited school.
Experience: Five (5) years of supervisory experience in a Library Setting.
Professional Certificate: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners issued certification.
Compensation Package
The Town of Wayland will offer an employment agreement and compensation package that is competitive with comparable area communities. The hiring range is $99,956 - $130,420, commensurate with qualifications. An attractive benefits package, including health and retirement plan is a part of the total compensation.
Selection Process
Resumes and cover letters will be reviewed, screened and first round candidates will join the Screening Committee for a Virtual interview. Successful candidates will be asked to participate in an assessment exercise during the interviewing process. Final candidates will be invited to tour the Library and an introduction to the Town Manager. The final interview will be with the Board of Library Trustees.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter stating their interest and qualifications when addressing the position requirements as well as three (3) work related references to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778 or hr@wayland.ma.us . Closing: June 19 or open until filled. The Town of Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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