Communications Coordinator

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 10
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Education
Department: Education Policy Center 10014017
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Education/Training, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

Michigan State University seeks a communications coordinator for the Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC). EPIC is a policy research center located within the College of Education. EPIC partners with state and school district leaders to produce rigorous and objective multi-method research with consequence that strengthens evidence-based decision-making for practice and policy in Michigan, with implications for historically disadvantaged students throughout the country. The communications coordinator will be a critical member of the team, working with faculty, staff researchers, and doctoral students across EPIC projects. The communications coordinator will have responsibility for creating and communicating EPIC research products. We seek applicants who are excited to work in an innovative and fast-paced environment.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in internal communications; news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation software; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity EPIC branding, web and social media presence
• Interest and/or experience in education policy research

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Interested candidates should send: 1) a letter of application stating qualifications for and reasons for interest in this position; 2) current resume; and 3) the names and contact information for three references.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Special Instructions

Questions can be directed to Emily Mohr at [email protected]

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off dated position funded for one year from date of hire with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Website

https://epicedpolicy.org/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends October 11, 2022 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised:Oct 5, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Oct 18, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time