University of Maryland
Creative Services Coordinator
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, us, 20741
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:128456
Title:Coordinator
Functional Title:Creative Services Coordinator
Category Status:33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:Staff
University Authorized FTE:1.0
Unit:BSOS-College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of External Relations, Marketing and Communications, in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Maryland is seeking a Creative Services Coordinator to help communicate the work being done in the college through video production, multimedia content creation and photography services. The Coordinator plays an integral role in college-wide efforts to strengthen and advance the College's identity and reputation; promote and maintain a favorable perception among the College's general, academic, industry, and government audiences; and achieve the College's recruitment and partnership goals.
The Creative Services Coordinator is responsible for visualizing and promoting the many accomplishments and success stories within the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences through creative skills in videography, photography and motion graphics. The Coordinator will develop stunning and clearly communicated video pieces, engaging photography, and graphics depicting the advances being made inside and outside the classroom, and throughout our robust alumni community. The Coordinator will meet independently and work collaboratively with college faculty, staff, and stakeholders to conceptualize, create, translate high-level concepts into high-quality video content, and post content to different social media outlets and online platforms. The Coordinator will artfully document department, college, and university events on and off campus, and will interact with high-level donors and leadership to capture candid and portrait photography. The coordinator will also use graphic design principles to assist in the creation of infographics, social media advertisements, and event emails when needed. The Coordinator's enthusiasm will help encourage college researchers and staff to share their work with our external audience.
The Creative Services Coordinator works closely with the Director of Creative Services to ensure all visuals produced through the BSOS Multimedia Studio follow university and college brand guidelines, and help support the university's strategic plan.
Benefits SummaryTop Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, public relations, or a related field.
Experience:2 years related professional experience.Experience with video and audio recording equipment, DSLR cameras, and lighting techniques.Experience with basic photography principles and how they apply to videography.Experience with making custom graphics using basic design principlesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.Excellent interviewing, editing, and proofreading skills.Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software and Mac OS. Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom.Ability to organize, protect, and care for camera equipment and organize digital files by developing archival methods based on best practicesAbility to work independently on multiple long-term projects at once, as well as collaborate and work as a team on physical video sets and college eventsPreferences:
Preferences:
Familiarity with creating website or social media content related to the behavioral and social sciencesExperience working in higher education and/or developing multimedia content for higher ed audiences.Experience working alongside high-level organization leadership and/or distinguished guests or subjects in a professional setting
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job RisksNot Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Physical Demands:Ability to move about campus, attend events, carry photography/videography equipment, sitting/standing, working with computer and editing equipment for long periods of time
Posting Date:07/08/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledNo
Best Consideration Date07/26/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Posting Details
Position Number:128456
Title:Coordinator
Functional Title:Creative Services Coordinator
Category Status:33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:Staff
University Authorized FTE:1.0
Unit:BSOS-College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation's legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of External Relations, Marketing and Communications, in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, University of Maryland is seeking a Creative Services Coordinator to help communicate the work being done in the college through video production, multimedia content creation and photography services. The Coordinator plays an integral role in college-wide efforts to strengthen and advance the College's identity and reputation; promote and maintain a favorable perception among the College's general, academic, industry, and government audiences; and achieve the College's recruitment and partnership goals.
The Creative Services Coordinator is responsible for visualizing and promoting the many accomplishments and success stories within the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences through creative skills in videography, photography and motion graphics. The Coordinator will develop stunning and clearly communicated video pieces, engaging photography, and graphics depicting the advances being made inside and outside the classroom, and throughout our robust alumni community. The Coordinator will meet independently and work collaboratively with college faculty, staff, and stakeholders to conceptualize, create, translate high-level concepts into high-quality video content, and post content to different social media outlets and online platforms. The Coordinator will artfully document department, college, and university events on and off campus, and will interact with high-level donors and leadership to capture candid and portrait photography. The coordinator will also use graphic design principles to assist in the creation of infographics, social media advertisements, and event emails when needed. The Coordinator's enthusiasm will help encourage college researchers and staff to share their work with our external audience.
The Creative Services Coordinator works closely with the Director of Creative Services to ensure all visuals produced through the BSOS Multimedia Studio follow university and college brand guidelines, and help support the university's strategic plan.
Benefits SummaryTop Benefits and Perks:
Exempt Benefits Summary
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, English, public relations, or a related field.
Experience:2 years related professional experience.Experience with video and audio recording equipment, DSLR cameras, and lighting techniques.Experience with basic photography principles and how they apply to videography.Experience with making custom graphics using basic design principlesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.Excellent interviewing, editing, and proofreading skills.Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software and Mac OS. Experience with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom.Ability to organize, protect, and care for camera equipment and organize digital files by developing archival methods based on best practicesAbility to work independently on multiple long-term projects at once, as well as collaborate and work as a team on physical video sets and college eventsPreferences:
Preferences:
Familiarity with creating website or social media content related to the behavioral and social sciencesExperience working in higher education and/or developing multimedia content for higher ed audiences.Experience working alongside high-level organization leadership and/or distinguished guests or subjects in a professional setting
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Job RisksNot Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Physical Demands:Ability to move about campus, attend events, carry photography/videography equipment, sitting/standing, working with computer and editing equipment for long periods of time
Posting Date:07/08/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until FilledNo
Best Consideration Date07/26/2024
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.