Montana State University is hiring: Media/Info Coordinator in Virginia

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The Media/Info Coordinator for the School of Film and Photography is responsible for creating the weekly student newsletter, creating and posting content for social media accounts, maintaining and updating the SFP website, and working with the School’s Director and staff to organize and arrange retention and recruiting events.

Position Number: 4N1259

Department: School of Film and Photography

Division: College of Arts & Architecture

Appointment Type: Classified

Contract Term: Academic Year

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation: FOCUS-MFPE

FTE: 0.2 - 0.3

Salary: $21.88 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

General Statement: The Media/Info Coordinator assists the Director and staff with all recruiting and retention events throughout the academic year. This position is also responsible for monitoring and maintaining all social media, including a weekly student newsletter that keeps students up to date with events, potential internships, and job opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties:

• Creating, processing, and distributing the weekly SFP student newsletter.
• Assisting the Director and staff with requests for internship and student opportunities.
• Managing content for all SFP social media (Instagram and Facebook) in accordance with the university’s social media policy and in coordination with University Communications’ social media manager.
• Maintaining and updating the SFP website in accordance with university policies using the University’s content management system.
• Responsible for promotional photography for the department, including securing and cataloging appropriate photo permissions and ensuring no copyrighted images are posted.
• Collaborating with University Communications on external communications regarding the school.
• Assisting with the purchase of branded merchandise for promotional purposes.
• Familiarizing with all relevant university communications policies and institutional practices.

Secondary Duties:

• Monitoring and replenishing the student food pantry.
• Helping organize and attend SFP outreach events.
• Assisting with The Paul Monaco Awards at the end of each semester.
• Being available to assist during high/middle school class visits to SFP.
• Assisting with MSU Fridays.
• Helping with faculty/staff/student awards.
• Assisting with retention events in Spring and Fall.
• Helping organize and assist with CAA/SFP Commencement Celebrations at the end of each semester.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with Adobe Suite, Canva, content management systems, Facebook, and Instagram.
• Ability to use the Macintosh platform.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of the Film and Photography industry.
• Familiarity with higher education curriculums.
• Familiarity with design skills.
• Three years of experience in social media content creation and professional writing.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional approach.
• Act on their own initiative and exercise good judgment under minimal supervision.
• Communicate detailed information, both verbally and in writing, to a wide variety of individuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, students, faculty, and community members.
• Represent the School of Film and Photography in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information: This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: Upon completion of a successful search

Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on January 27, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

EEO Statement: Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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