Marketing and Communications Specialist - Clearinghouse_

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (harepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq\_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.+ CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (harepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.+ If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (su.edu/sites/hr/files/Application\_Process\_for\_External\_Applications\_Non-Penn\_State\_Employees\_.pdf) .JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness , a unit within the Social Science Research Institute at The Pennsylvania State University is a nationally recognized applied research center focused on improving the health and well-being of military service members, veterans, and their families. We are currently a team of approximately 55 full-time research faculty, program managers, and research and support staff. The Clearinghouse is part of The Pennsylvania State University, a leading public land grant institution known for its world-class research, teaching, and outreach.We seek to hire a Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead and support a variety of unit-wide communication initiatives. This position will lead the conception, development, creation, and dissemination of information.Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of this position.+ Lead the development of a strategic marketing plan for the Clearinghouse to include print, digital media, websites, and social media accounts.+ Collaborate with project teams to develop marketing strategies to promote Clearinghouse research and programs.+ Create content for information sheets, brochures, articles, newsletters, and other internal and external communications.+ Review, modify, and facilitate social media outreach and communication engagement plans to include newsletters, blogs, and posts.+ Share marketing management resources and develop best practices.+ Collaborate with the Learning Design and Communication team on creative efforts to develop promotional and educational content.+ Develop a community outreach and communication plan for the Schools Empowering At-Risk Students (SEAS) project which connects school personnel to various online learning modules that support military connect students and families.+ Raise awareness of website content by partnering with potential stakeholders.Education and Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's degree preferably in a marketing-related field, and 1+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Digital and brand marketing experience, market analysis, and social and web marketing experience are strongly desired. Knowledge of military culture and military families is preferred.This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility of renewal.Application: Interested applicants must complete the Penn State application process. In addition to a cover letter and resume, please submit a portfolio of relevant work. The review of applicants will begin immediately.Work Arrangement: This position offers a flexible work arrangement and can operate remotely or in a hybrind model. Standard work times will be in EST.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage diversity's educational and institutional benefits, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit su.edu/prospective-employee for more detailed information.The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:$46,400.00 - $74,000.00Salary Structure (su.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (su.edu/annual-security-reports) .Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 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