Communications Coordinator

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• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism; OR bachelor’s degree in unrelated field with a minimum of two years of experience in the communications/ marketing field

Experience

• Six months of work experience managing social media strategy for a professional brand/organization
• Demonstrated skills designing original promotional materials from concept through print using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, Photoshop)
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple deadline-oriented projects in a changing, dynamic, and demanding environment
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Experience with website content management (WordPress/other CMS, HTML, CSS)
• Experience with health communications targeting multiple audiences, including students, parents/families, faculty, staff and campus/community partners
• Experience creating and deploying marketing and communications for diverse populations
• Experience with digital sign software (Four Winds Interactive or similar)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience with basic photography and/or videography
• Demonstrated experience with video production and editing software, such as Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere
• Outstanding writing and editing ability for both print and digital platforms
• A personal or professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through active planning and purposeful effort
• Ability to analyze policies, programs and initiatives to make recommendations for quality improvement

• Work with Associate Director of Communications to create and implement annual social media plan to engage current CSU students
• Create and post engaging content to CSU Health Network’s social media accounts, including, but not limited to, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
• Serve as liaison to CSU’s Social Media Team, including pitching ideas and coordinating partnerships for CSU Health Network content to be featured on CSU’s institutional social media channels
• Schedule and lead regular team meetings for social media content planning
• Stay current in social media related trends, research and best practices, and adjust strategies/tactics accordingly
• Track social media analytics to maximize reach and engagement
• Prepare monthly report of social media performance

• Assist Associate Director of Communications in implementing and maintaining a project management system to track and record all communications-related projects and requests
• With assistance from the Associate Director of Communications, collaborate with subject matter experts to create health communications and service line marketing campaigns
• Assist Associate Director of Communications in creating and overseeing annual communications calendar
• Manage campaign execution, including media reservations, print orders, deliveries, and payment
• Assist with additional staffing needs for resource fairs, presentations, events, building tours, and design requests

• Create print and multimedia content, including presentations, photos, videos, digital screen graphics, social media graphics, website graphics, print and digital campaign materials, for CSU Health Network communication needs
• Work with Associate Director of Communications and Graphic Design Student Assistant to develop original design concepts, test and gather feedback on concepts, and create final print-ready and digital materials
• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere), Microsoft Office and other design programs as needed
• Make updates to existing CSU Health Network communication materials and forms
• Stay up-to-date with CSU brand standards and new design trends

• Implementing overall website strategy for CSU Health Network with assistance from Associate Director of Communications
• Utilize WordPress content management system to manage content updates and design changes
• Serve as key contact within CSU Health Network for all website questions or requests
• Conduct quarterly audit for out-of-date content
• Stay current in web related trends, research, and best practices and adjust strategies/tactics accordingly
• Monitor web traffic and behavior through Google Analytics
• Prepare monthly report of web performance

• Utilize Four Winds Interactive software to manage 20+ digital screens in CSU Health and Medical Center facility, including touchscreen directories, display screens, and meeting room screens
• Create content for digital signs featuring prevention and education messaging, safety/compliance messaging, and promotional messaging
• Serve as liaison to Four Winds to coordinate updates, manage installation with Information Technology department, and troubleshoot any issues with the digital signs
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Communications on digital screen content strategy
• Brainstorm new ideas and concepts and collaborate with office staff to implement

• Recruit, hire, and train Marketing and Multimedia Student Assistant and Graphic Design Student Assistant
• Develop work plans with students each semester
• Conduct weekly check-ins with students

• Assist Associate Director of Communication with CSU Health Network’s outreach and communications efforts to prospective and incoming students and families during the Admissions process, Ram Orientation, and Ram Welcome
• Manage annual process to update new student and family publications, videos, and other content
• Assist Associate Director of Communications in delivering large-scale in-person and virtual presentations to prospective and incoming students during the Admissions process, Ram Orientation, and Ram Welcome events

• A cover letter addressing Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications and Essential Job Duties
• Resume

For full consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59 pm Mountain Time on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
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