Communications and Publicity Coordinator
Ball State
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on May 15, 2023
Posting Details
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Communications and Publicity Coordinator
About this Opportunity
Join a nationally reconized, award winning team Career Center team to help tell our story through organizing and executing our communication and publicity efforts.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Salary Grade
11
Wages Begin At
17.95
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Hrs/Week
40
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check., Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check
Position Function
Coordinate the overall marketing efforts and creative projects and communication pieces for the Career Center; assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies; produce marketing materials for students, alumni, and the media.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, graphic design or related area.
Minimum Experience
At least one year of experience with project management, market planning and coordinating.
Minimum Other
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud; understanding of print and digital advertising process; demonstrated writing, creativity, communications, marketing, and public relations skills.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Supervisory experience.
Preferred Other
Position Title(s) Supervised
Students.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
Career Center:150050
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-2420
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Collaborate with Career Center staff to gain full knowledge of all pertinent events, services to create and execute a yearly marketing plan for the Career Center.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Oversee Career Center marketing communications support for professional development programs, career planning, job search training and development, employer relations events, and all Career Center events and services.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Coordinate the creation of advertising and marketing communications pieces for Career Center staff, programs, events, and services; includes conceptualize themes, create design, and produce promotional materials and pieces for advertisement space.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Write and review copy to be clear, concise and grammatically correct; drive the creation of original concepts that result in effective and compelling communication; understand different language styles that appeal to various target markets; maintain a clear and consistent brand voice; familiar with commonly used style guides.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Assist in the creation and implementation of the Career Center's social media strategy; create and publish content and maintain relationships with user communities on multiple platforms; collaborate with internal marketing and public relations teams to support their respective missions, ensuring consistency in voice and cultivating an engaged social media community.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Maintain up to date knowledge on university policy as well as marketing guidelines and branding by collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Department as well as the Student Affairs Communication Team.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Utilize connections on campus to learn about new and trending ways to market and promote Career Center events to students, faculty, staff and external partners.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Oversee maintenance and updating of information on Career Center website, understanding both content management system and traditional website upkeep for all Career Center pieces online.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Assign and review work of student assistants; interview, select, orient, train, assign tasks, manage performance, and conduct performance appraisals.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Assist in designing and updating presentations utilizing PowerPoint, InDesign or similar; continually seek new and innovative ways to connect with students and employers through presentation.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Maintain excellent relationships with our vendors as well as provide quality customer service to a variety of constituencies.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Assist in the creation and development of multimedia (audio/video) content for the Career Center; collaborate closely with internal and external partners to help facilitate; Plan video shoots; scout, select and reserve shoot locations; Reserve and rent equipment; media management and archiving project media; Manage video library.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Support the culture and mission of the Ball State University Career Center.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ranking
15
Job Duty
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202301251SF
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/12/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/12/2023
Close Date
05/26/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide a writing sample of one of the following:
1. Sample article or letter,
2. Example of a piece of collateral you have worked on, or
3. Example of a piece of work showcasing your writing communication skills.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Position Title
Communications and Publicity Coordinator
About this Opportunity
Join a nationally reconized, award winning team Career Center team to help tell our story through organizing and executing our communication and publicity efforts.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Salary Grade
11
Wages Begin At
17.95
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Hrs/Week
40
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check., Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check
Position Function
Coordinate the overall marketing efforts and creative projects and communication pieces for the Career Center; assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies; produce marketing materials for students, alumni, and the media.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in marketing, communications, graphic design or related area.
Minimum Experience
At least one year of experience with project management, market planning and coordinating.
Minimum Other
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud; understanding of print and digital advertising process; demonstrated writing, creativity, communications, marketing, and public relations skills.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Supervisory experience.
Preferred Other
Position Title(s) Supervised
Students.
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
Career Center:150050
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-2420
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Collaborate with Career Center staff to gain full knowledge of all pertinent events, services to create and execute a yearly marketing plan for the Career Center.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Oversee Career Center marketing communications support for professional development programs, career planning, job search training and development, employer relations events, and all Career Center events and services.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Coordinate the creation of advertising and marketing communications pieces for Career Center staff, programs, events, and services; includes conceptualize themes, create design, and produce promotional materials and pieces for advertisement space.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Write and review copy to be clear, concise and grammatically correct; drive the creation of original concepts that result in effective and compelling communication; understand different language styles that appeal to various target markets; maintain a clear and consistent brand voice; familiar with commonly used style guides.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Assist in the creation and implementation of the Career Center's social media strategy; create and publish content and maintain relationships with user communities on multiple platforms; collaborate with internal marketing and public relations teams to support their respective missions, ensuring consistency in voice and cultivating an engaged social media community.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Maintain up to date knowledge on university policy as well as marketing guidelines and branding by collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Department as well as the Student Affairs Communication Team.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Utilize connections on campus to learn about new and trending ways to market and promote Career Center events to students, faculty, staff and external partners.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Oversee maintenance and updating of information on Career Center website, understanding both content management system and traditional website upkeep for all Career Center pieces online.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Assign and review work of student assistants; interview, select, orient, train, assign tasks, manage performance, and conduct performance appraisals.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Assist in designing and updating presentations utilizing PowerPoint, InDesign or similar; continually seek new and innovative ways to connect with students and employers through presentation.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Maintain excellent relationships with our vendors as well as provide quality customer service to a variety of constituencies.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Assist in the creation and development of multimedia (audio/video) content for the Career Center; collaborate closely with internal and external partners to help facilitate; Plan video shoots; scout, select and reserve shoot locations; Reserve and rent equipment; media management and archiving project media; Manage video library.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
Support the culture and mission of the Ball State University Career Center.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Ranking
15
Job Duty
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202301251SF
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/12/2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
05/12/2023
Close Date
05/26/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide a writing sample of one of the following:
1. Sample article or letter,
2. Example of a piece of collateral you have worked on, or
3. Example of a piece of work showcasing your writing communication skills.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- Undergraduate Transcripts