Peralta Community College District
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Peralta Community College District - Oakland, CA, United States, 94616
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College Information
Peralta/College Information
District Office
The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.
Position Information
Job Title
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST **INTERNAL POSTING**
Time Base
40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year
Compensation
Salary Range:$5,937.61 - $7,554.85/mo.Hiring Range:$5,937.61 -$6,560.75/mo.The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.
Position Type
Classified
Department
Marketing/PCTV (116)
City
Oakland
State
CA
Job Description Summary
This vacancy is open ONLY to current Peralta employees. This job is being posted for ten (10) working days.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and promotes the colleges' marketing, communication & public relations program.
• Assists with production (print and electronic) and dissemination of college publications and materials, develops production schedule/plan, composes and/or compiles data, edits and researches information.
• Assists in the research, copywriting, editing, and dissemination of news releases, public service announcements, feature stories, routine publicity, and other publications such as the college catalog, semester schedules, brochures, newsletters, videos, radio programs, direct mailings, and event programs, and coordinates photo requirements for these documents as required.
• Assists with responding to or arranging for responses to media inquiries, arranging media interviews, establishing and maintaining effective media relations.
• Reviews and edits district and colleges' publications for appropriate grammar and style applications.
• Provides information to college and district staff about public events, classes and other campus related news.
• Assists with college public displays, booths, special events, receptions, and other outreach activities.
• Assists with electronic communications to students, staff, and the public via mass email messages, telephone/text messages, web announcements, social media posts, and other related communications.
• Assists the executive director and president(s) in preparing for community and media events.
• Maintains and produces college calendars of events.
• Maintains media and college archival files, including media coverage documentation and records. • Assists in supporting college satisfaction and staff recognition programs.
• Trains and supervises clerical student employees, as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, creative writing, English, or a related field, and two years of related experience OR any combination of equivalent training, education and experience.
2. Excellent command of correct English usage, grammar, composition, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
3. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community, including employees and students with disabilities.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Knowledge of:
Techniques of preparing, producing, and disseminating information, utilizing all major media principles and the techniques of establishing and maintaining good relationships with news media and other public groups; current trends in advertising and marketing; activities and interests of community groups and student organizations; social media, newspaper, radio, television and other communications media resources.
2. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and administer an effective public information program; translate English-language promotional materials into non-English languages like Spanish; prepare clear, concise and effective articles and publications; communicate clearly and effectively with staff and members of the media, both orally and in writing; write, edit, and prepare for publication news releases and articles about college activities; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; effectively use web techniques, vehicles, and formats to achieve communication goals; and multitask while maintaining a high level of excellence, accuracy, and timeliness.
Environmental Demands
• Occasional work performed alone
• Constant work around and with people
• Operates a computer
• Typically may sit for extended periods of time
• Communicates over the telephone, by email, by computer, or in person
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional use of manual dexterity
• Occasional use of tactile acuity
• Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
• Frequent work at a rapid pace
• Frequent reaching, high, low, and level
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• Frequent visual acuity for reading
• Constant sitting
• Constant use of clear oral communication
Tools & Equipment Used
Standard Office Equipment
Application Deadline Date
May 14th 20225
Open Date
04/30/2025
First Review Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.
College Information
Peralta/College Information
District Office
The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent.
Position Information
Job Title
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST **INTERNAL POSTING**
Time Base
40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year
Compensation
Salary Range:$5,937.61 - $7,554.85/mo.Hiring Range:$5,937.61 -$6,560.75/mo.The maximum initial placement is Step 3 depending on experience.
Position Type
Classified
Department
Marketing/PCTV (116)
City
Oakland
State
CA
Job Description Summary
This vacancy is open ONLY to current Peralta employees. This job is being posted for ten (10) working days.
Duties & Responsibilities
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and promotes the colleges' marketing, communication & public relations program.
• Assists with production (print and electronic) and dissemination of college publications and materials, develops production schedule/plan, composes and/or compiles data, edits and researches information.
• Assists in the research, copywriting, editing, and dissemination of news releases, public service announcements, feature stories, routine publicity, and other publications such as the college catalog, semester schedules, brochures, newsletters, videos, radio programs, direct mailings, and event programs, and coordinates photo requirements for these documents as required.
• Assists with responding to or arranging for responses to media inquiries, arranging media interviews, establishing and maintaining effective media relations.
• Reviews and edits district and colleges' publications for appropriate grammar and style applications.
• Provides information to college and district staff about public events, classes and other campus related news.
• Assists with college public displays, booths, special events, receptions, and other outreach activities.
• Assists with electronic communications to students, staff, and the public via mass email messages, telephone/text messages, web announcements, social media posts, and other related communications.
• Assists the executive director and president(s) in preparing for community and media events.
• Maintains and produces college calendars of events.
• Maintains media and college archival files, including media coverage documentation and records. • Assists in supporting college satisfaction and staff recognition programs.
• Trains and supervises clerical student employees, as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, creative writing, English, or a related field, and two years of related experience OR any combination of equivalent training, education and experience.
2. Excellent command of correct English usage, grammar, composition, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
3. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community, including employees and students with disabilities.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Knowledge of:
Techniques of preparing, producing, and disseminating information, utilizing all major media principles and the techniques of establishing and maintaining good relationships with news media and other public groups; current trends in advertising and marketing; activities and interests of community groups and student organizations; social media, newspaper, radio, television and other communications media resources.
2. Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, and administer an effective public information program; translate English-language promotional materials into non-English languages like Spanish; prepare clear, concise and effective articles and publications; communicate clearly and effectively with staff and members of the media, both orally and in writing; write, edit, and prepare for publication news releases and articles about college activities; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; effectively use web techniques, vehicles, and formats to achieve communication goals; and multitask while maintaining a high level of excellence, accuracy, and timeliness.
Environmental Demands
• Occasional work performed alone
• Constant work around and with people
• Operates a computer
• Typically may sit for extended periods of time
• Communicates over the telephone, by email, by computer, or in person
Other Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional use of manual dexterity
• Occasional use of tactile acuity
• Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
• Frequent work at a rapid pace
• Frequent reaching, high, low, and level
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• Frequent visual acuity for reading
• Constant sitting
• Constant use of clear oral communication
Tools & Equipment Used
Standard Office Equipment
Application Deadline Date
May 14th 20225
Open Date
04/30/2025
First Review Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.
Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.
Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.
Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.
Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.
Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:
REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.
Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.
Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.
All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.
Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.
EEO Statement
The Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age religion, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veterans status, status with regards to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
Reasonable Accommodations
In conformance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for Reasonable Accommodations may be made to the Office of Human Resources by calling (510) 466-7283.
The Peralta Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.