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Marketing Communications Associate
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Position Number: 1269295
Location: Chula Vista, CA
Position Type: Public Relations, Marketing and Communications

Marketing Communications Associate
Southwestern College

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the responsible administrator, develop and execute communications and marketing strategies and related activities in support of the College's Career Education (Career Technical Education) programs and events. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Draft and edit news releases, speeches, op-eds, newsletters, columns, letters to the editor and public officials and advertising copy; coordinate District press clips; plan, execute and staff activities for the District, including set-up and advance for activities; attend on- and off-campus meetings and activities related to assigned duties; coordinate and implement marketing initiatives designed to attract students to District programs and generate community support for College endeavors; identify marketing opportunities for the College, develop promotional campaign budgets, themes and schedules; coordinate production of College promotional materials in print and electronic formats; gather information, plan and prepare advertising content for a wide range of media, including print, broadcast and the Internet, and communicate with media advertising representatives; arrange and coordinate the purchase of advertising space and time; help develop and coordinate content for the College Web site; advise and assist with marketing initiatives on behalf of the College foundation; perform related duties and responsibilities as required, including assist with the management of the office's budget.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing or communications and at least three years of professional communications experience. The ideal candidate will be an excellent writer, editor and multimedia specialist with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, develop innovative new media strategies and build strong relationships with traditional media. Government or public agency experience desirable.

SALARY & BENEFITS: R. 29, Step 1-6, $4,717.00-$5,738.00 per month. Initial placement for external applicants is Step 1. An excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, retirement, vacation, generous sick leave package, and life insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents.

WORKING DAYS & HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Approximately).
Work schedule may be adjusted to meet the needs of the office and additional evening and weekend hours may be required. Successful candidate may also need to be accessible via communication device.

STARTING DATE: As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All application materials must be received on-line. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the first screening deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018 are guaranteed to be reviewed by the selection committee. Any application received after the deadline is not guaranteed a review.

FAXED MATERIALS AND E-MAILS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Upon offer of employment, the successful applicant must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the deadline date. A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for.

All materials included in your application packet become District property,
will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay or cancel filling this position.
If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, Southwestern Community College District will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

For full application instructions and position description, visit https://jobs.swccd.edu/postings/2572