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Coordinator - Marketing Communications
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Position Number: 1940263
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Coordinator - Marketing Communications

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.
Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Public & Media Relations, this position helps execute communications strategies that support college initiatives, programs, events and activities. The following duties are including, but not limited to:

Conducting proactive communications efforts that highlight student, faculty and staff achievements and promoting the diverse array of college departments and programs; that includes regularly posting on and monitoring the college's approved social media channels, scheduling content and coordinating the social media aspects of ongoing communications campaigns and pitching stories to local and national media outlets via press releases and media advisories
Responsible for writing and editing institutional publications/messaging as well as assisting in the review and revision of departmental content to ensure quality and brand consistency
Responsible for coordinating and arranging content for the college's radio program, and will assist with conducting research for institutional press releases, news alerts and articles as well as ensure that college news and events are known internally
Expected to regularly attend college campus events and publicize them through social media channels via photographs and/or videos
Works closely with communications coordinators and ambassadors in the department, other departments and on other campuses to ensure development and communication of a consistent message and the timely publication of associated materials.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism or related field with 4 years combined experience in public relations, communications, English, journalism or related field OR any bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of combined experience in public relations, communications, marketing and/or journalism OR a 2-year degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism or related field with at least 8 years of relevant public relations or communications experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience developing communications strategies in order to communicate complex subject matter to a variety of audiences
Experience writing, proofreading and editing for the preparation and finalization of a wide range of materials including press releases, media advisories, newsletters, magazine stories, marketing content and other materials
Skilled in social media platforms and messaging, and an understanding of current trends in social/digital media
History working collaboratively with marketing and communications staff to maintain strategic communication plans and support diverse internal communications needs.
Experience coordinating communications in higher education
Skilled in MS Office and WordPress or related news/blog software
Experience with writing in Associated Press Style
Experience managing communications during crisis or emergency scenarios
Experience with graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in photography / videography

Starting Salary Range

Administrative Faculty Grade C

$58,561 - $67,307

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, candidates must attach the following to their application:

Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please reach out to the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification team)
List of 3 professional references
Personally-written press release sample (no more than one page) or a personally-written feature story/article sample in Associated Press Style (of at least 250 words)

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates will not be offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) must use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number, in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application. Applications are due by 11:59pm the day prior to the listed close date.

Posting Close Date
07/21/2020

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.

To apply, visit https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CSN-External/job/CSN---Charleston-Campus/Coordinator---Marketing-Communications_R0121474

About Us
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. CSN has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.