Communications Coordinator - DOSO & AISP

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　　Work type: Staff Full Time

　　Location: UMass Amherst

　　Department:SA Administrative Operations

　　Union:PSU

　　Categories: Student Affairs & Services, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications

　　About UMass Amherst

　　UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

　　Job Summary

　　The Communications Coordinator-DOSO & AISP is responsible for marketing, communications, social media, and strategic initiatives in the Dean Of Students (DOSO) and Advocacy Inclusion & Support Program (AISP) portfolios. Work will be performed in accordance with established University and Student Affairs and Campus Life (SACL) guidelines, serving a key role in SACL communications efforts, and collaborating on SACL Communications initiatives outside of the DOSO and AISP units.

　　Essential Functions

　　Marketing and Communications

　　Develop and implement marketing and communications plans to include branding, timelines, objectives, and related data analysis for projects in support of DOSO and AISP, and other cross-functional priorities.

　　Advance and execute DOSO and AISP-specific communications in alignment with the strategies and objectives of the Student Affairs executive area.

　　Website management, mailings, flyers/brochures, banners, posters, email communications, calendars, presentations, etc.

　　Develops content and maintains digital signage system.

　　Applications Management

　　Responsible for the development and update of DOSO and AISP content in the "My UMass" University-wide, one-stop app (or future university applications similar in intent) designed to keep students and families informed of key policies, procedures, and events.

　　Act as liaison from SACL Communications to University offices, University Relations, and related stakeholders to create, test, and maintain content including, but not limited to emergency procedures, incident reports, campus navigation tools, event calendars, etc.

　　Facilitate engagement by developing campaign ideas and supporting key SACL communications strategies that foster potential and current students, faculty, staff, parents and families, donors, alumni, and corporate partners connection with interfaces and each other.

　　Supervision

　　Potential to supervise student staff as needs of the administrative unit are identified. Manage the hiring, on-boarding, training, development, scheduling/assignments, performance reviews, disciplinary concerns, and off-boarding for student staff.

　　Engage staff in unit, department, divisional and institutional goals and events.

　　Lead regular and effective meetings, provide context for decisions, foster open lines of communication, maintain confidentiality, and cultivate a staff culture rooted in collaboration, civility, adaptability, and professionalism.

　　Assessment

　　Lead assessments on communications initiatives for DOSO and AISP collaboratives, serve as a SACL Assessment Liaison, and responsible for the implementation of fair, effective, confidential, and well-documented assessment practices within the scope of the position.

　　Coordinate with SACL Communications, Student Affairs Technology Services, and SACL Assessment in the collection of data for reporting and optimization with attention given to email marketing systems. Create cohesive, efficient and sustainable procedures that focus on continuous improvement.

　　Other Functions

　　Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.

　　Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.

　　Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.

　　Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

　　Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

　　Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience managing websites and/or digital media; or Master’s degree plus one (1) year of experience managing websites and/or digital media.

　　Must have strong understanding of end-user (student and families) experience, and demonstrated expertise in Web content, usability, architecture, development and design.

　　Familiarity with social media, including Linked In, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

　　Strong organizational, written, and customer service skills.

　　Hands-on management and coaching abilities.

　　Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.

　　Ability to work in a challenging environment with competing priorities.

　　Excellent planning and web project management skills across multiple simultaneously.

　　Excellent skills in graphic design software (i.e., Adobe Suite –Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

　　Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

　　Degree in marketing, communications, information/graphic design, technology.

　　Experience managing websites using CMS.

　　Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or other CRM platforms.

　　Knowledge of multimedia content platforms and databases: HTML5, Drupal, Joomla, CSS, PHP.

　　Working knowledge of PHP, SQL, and JavaScript; demonstrated experience with Drupal. Familiarity with video production/editing tools (Final Cut Pro).

　　Experience in higher education environment.

　　Physical Demands/Working Conditions

　　Typical office environment.

　　Work Schedule

　　Typical work schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

　　Required to work some nights and weekends.

　　Salary Information

　　Level 26

　　PSU Hiring Ranges (https://www.umass.edu/hr/documents/exempt-hiring-ranges)

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Along with the completed application, please upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

　　UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

　　Advertised: Jan 12 2024 Eastern Standard Time

　　Applications close: Apr 14 2024 Eastern Daylight Time