Marketing Coordinator
Mt. Hood Community College - Gresham, Oregon, United States, 97080![Mt. Hood Community College](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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$50,565.00 - $69,991.00 Annually
Location :
Gresham Campus, OR
Job Type:
Full-time
Job Number:
2024-00003
Division:
Advancement
Department:
Marketing and Communications
Opening Date:
07/15/2024
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties
For best consideration, please submit application materials by August 25, 2024.
* The salary range listed above reflects the 2023-2024 Classified Employee Association pay rates. The salary range will be updated pending ratification of the successor Collective Bargaining Agreement.
*This role will require occasional weekend and evening work as needed.
Supports the marketing and communications team visually by designing a variety of pieces including publications, flyers, advertisements, web and social media among other assets; crafts and edits video shorts or long-form video assets; and takes photos and videos at events. Supports the team through content creation including gathering, writing and sending out student and staff emails as well as writing social media posts and crafting newsletters. Assists with creating design standards and help create website page templates. Works independently and in a team environment with coordinators, designers, photographers, educators, and writers to conceptualize and create original designs for publications. Works closely with event planners and other deadline-driven teams.
Essential Duties:
Consults with and provides recommendations to college employees concerning their marketing needs. Works closely with them to develop visual assets. Edits and revises projects, and secures approval for final print/display. Consults with the Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communication and other stakeholders as appropriate. Ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.Provides input in developing creative concepts and graphic/video content and presentations. Works with the marketing team and other internal stakeholders to execute these ideas and edit them.Performs graphic design duties including design and production of advertising, publications, and other collateral, including print and digital media.Takes photographs and videos and edits or manipulates imagery for assigned print, web, and digital projects.Coordinates, writes, and sends all internal emails from the brand, marketing, and communications department and assists other departments with email communications as needed.Helps craft content for print materials as well including ads, recruitment materials and more.Supports social media content for channels and social media influence research, and assists in the management of customer service aspects of social media when necessary. Monitors and responds to all incoming messages on the college's social media platforms including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.Assists other departments in setting up and managing their own social media accounts, and enforces the college's social media guidelines across departments.Works in coordination with the lead to create visual elements in the Hannon Hill CMS program as well as creating new pages for our internal customers. Serves as the technical visual support.Creates and maintains HTML email newsletters and mailing lists. Selects and prioritizes content based on college needs.Coordinates media monitoring for the team and determines when to alert the AVP when news coverage should warrant a reply, correction, or follow-up.Additional Duties:
Assists in assigning web design standards and creating web pages as needed.Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree in graphic design, art, marketing or related field
Experience/Training:Minimum (3) years of graphic design experience and /or video creation and editing experienceAdvanced (high level) knowledge of desktop publishing software such as Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, Bridge, Premier Pro, After Effects, etc.Intermediate (considerable) knowledge of Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Intermediate (considerable) knowledge of current computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentation applications, preferably within Microsoft Office.Experience preparing print-ready CMYK art files for productionExperience with digital photography, enhancements, touch-ups, and image manipulation.Experience working with diverse backgrounds; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversityProficiency with social media tools, preferably Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer, or similarAt the college's discretion, additional qualifying education/experience may be substituted for education/experience on a year-for-year basis.
Desired QualificationsBachelor's degree in graphic design, art, marketing or related fieldProficiency utilizing Adobe Creative SuiteExperience with photographyExperience with video production and video editing softwareExperience with basic HTML or web designExperience working within higher educationExperience working with project management softwareAdditional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to build and maintain collaborative, working relationships with college employees, students, vendors, volunteers, and others as appropriateKnowledge of Asana or experience using similar productivity softwareKnowledge of illustrationAbility to understand, interpret and apply creative conceptsExcellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skillsDetail-oriented with the ability to be flexible, manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlinesAbility to do light writing/editingKnowledge of the Associated Press (AP) styleAbility to create projects for variable data such as customizing print pieces for mailing, numbering parking passes, etc.Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; be self-directed.Proficiency with media and public relations best practicesSkilled in building relationships with the media and getting earned mediaExperience and understanding of how content must fit in to different layouts and content restrictionsExperience and understanding of social media and digital platforms best practicesAttention to detail and resourceful problem-solver.Excellent time management and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to coordinate with external agencies and internal team members on a wide variety of marketing and communications projects.Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and partners.Ability to take initiative and seek out engaging stories.Maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive and privileged material and information.
Working Conditions and Important Information
Working Conditions:Position typically works in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motion and eye strain. Moderate lifting of paper and materials. Position is expected to cover events on campus, which involves walking, climbing stairs, and setting up equipment in open fields, classrooms, courtyards, and other common spaces. There will also be times when work occurs out of normal office hours for this position. Requires occasional travel to off-campus sites.
Salary:Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
Important Information:MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.
Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.
Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
Mt. Hood Community CollegeClassified Employee Benefit Summary
The following is a brief description of the benefits offered by Mt. Hood Community, this is intended to be a summary only - any errors or omissions are unintentional. Please refer to benefit booklets, plan documents, college policy and regulations for more detailed information. Greater detail regarding fringe benefits is available in the Classified Association Bargaining Agreement.
Health Benefit Options
MHCC is a member of the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) which administers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Long Term Disability (LTD) and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). The effective date of employer-provided benefits is the first day of the first full month of employment at MHCC, unless otherwise indicated. Available medical, dental and vision plans and rates are available on the MHCC intranet, under Human Resources/Benefits.
MHCC will only pay the premium portion for medical, dental and vision coverage for your spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents if they are not covered under another policy.
If you elect to have double coverage for a spouse/domestic partner or eligible dependent, you will be required to have the premium associated with the double coverage deducted out of your payroll check each month.
Important Retirement Information:
Make sure you are enrolled in the medical, dental and/or vision plans you want when you retire. Retirement is not considered a Qualified Status Change (QSC) so you cannot add or change plans at the time of retirement.
In order to ensure that a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependent can be covered when you retire
you will need to enroll them on MHCC's policy at the open enrollment period prior to your retirement date
even though they may be covered under another policy. The College will waive the double coverage premiums when an employee is adding a spouse/domestic partner and/or eligible dependents during open enrollment period prior to the employee's anticipated retirement date for that plan year.
Other College Paid Insurances• Life Insurance
Coverage = $50,000• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Coverage = $50,000• Long Term Disability (LTD)
Approved benefit claims begin after 90-day elimination period. Maximum benefit is 66 2/3 of monthly salary; benefit may be adjusted based on other incomreceived by retirement benefits.
Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS)On behalf of the employee, MHCC contributes 6% of their gross salary into an Individual Account Program (IAP) with PERS. At the time of retirement, based on one of the following programs, a monthly pension benefit is calculated. Please refer the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) website for detailed information on retirement benefits: http://oregon.gov/PERS/.
Public Employees Retirement System - Tier One/Tier Two
Hired by a PERS employer before August 28, 2003 and have an active account.
Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan - OPSRP
Hired on or after August 28, 2003 and do not have active account in the PERS Program.
Tuition Waiver PlanThe College will maintain the Tuition Waiver Plan for employees, their spouses, and their dependents through age 23 who qualify as dependents. Employees and their spouse/domestic partner will pay only course specific fees. Instructional fees for work-related classes taken by an employee at the request of the supervisor will be waived.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)MHCC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is through Reliant Behavioral Health (RBH) which provides services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and other important areas of life.
The EAP provides FREE (no charge for utilization) and confidential services to employees and their dependents, living at or away from home, and all household members, related or not. MHCC employees, spouses/domestic partner, dependents and their eligible household members have five (5) free EAP services per new issue, including relationship, family, stress, anxiety, and other common challenges.
Use of MHCC Swimming PoolFull-time employees and dependents have free access to the MHCC swimming pool during open recreation sessions. Swimming classes through the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program are not free under the tuition waiver plan or the swim pass. Employees are responsible to pay for the classes.
VacationScheduling and Use of Vacation Leave
Vacation time may be taken only with the prior approval of the supervisor and cannot be granted before it is accrued unless it is to the mutual benefit of the College and the employee.
All employees must request vacations to the employee's supervisor in writing not less than two (2) weeks in advance for approval to use more than two (2) days, and not less than one (1) week in advance when requesting two (2) days or less. This advance notice requirement may be waived in the sole discretion of the employee's supervisor.
A department may delineate specific periods during the year when, due to operational need, vacations may not be approved. Outside of those periods, if a vacation request is denied, the employee and supervisor will immediately discuss a reasonable alternative time for vacation. If the delay results in an employee's accrual exceeding maximum limits as defined in the chart below, during the next three months, the employee will be paid forty (40) hours of vacation in their next regular pay distribution. The hours paid will be deducted from the accrued vacation time.
Vacation Accruals
Vacation time will begin accruing from the first day of employment with the College. Classified employees will accrue vacation on a monthly basis. The vacation accrual rates are as follows for full-time employees who remain employed for twelve (12) months.
Employees working less than twelve (12) months or less than full-time will accrue vacation on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked or the percentage of the year worked by the employee.
An employee's total balance of accrued vacation may not exceed two (2) times their annual maximum accrual rate.
Separation from Employment
In case of an employee's termination or resignation, accrued vacation pay will be included in the employee's last check except if the employee has not completed their probationary period.
Sick LeaveAt the time of hire, employees will receive eighty (80) hours of sick leave. Thereafter, employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) day per full month worked. Sick leave will be available to employees as it is accrued. Those employees who are not employed on a twelve (12) month basis will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis of actual time worked. Employees who work less than full-time will accrue sick leave on a prorated basis, based on the percentage of full-time worked, excluding overtime hours worked.
HolidaysThe term "holiday" means each of the following days:
Any other day observed by the College as a legal holiday. If a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday will be a paid holiday. If a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday will be a paid holiday.
Additional Information
Detailed information regarding all Classified Employee benefits are available in the
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Do you have an Associate's degree (or higher) in graphic design, art, marketing or related field?
YesNoI believe I have an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
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Do you have at least (3) years of graphic design experience and /or video creation and editing experience?
YesNoI believe I have an equivalent combination of education and experience to meet this requirement.
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Do you have Advanced (high level) knowledge of desktop publishing software such as Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, Bridge, Premier Pro, After Effects, etc.?
YesNo
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Do you have Intermediate (considerable) knowledge of Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Intermediate (considerable) knowledge of current computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and presentation applications, preferably within Microsoft Office?
YesNo
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Do you have experience preparing print-ready CMYK art files for production?
YesNo
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Do you have experience with digital photography, enhancements, touch-ups, and image manipulation?
YesNo
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Do you have experience working with diverse backgrounds; demonstrated commitment to promoting access and diversity?
YesNo
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Do you have proficiency with social media tools, preferably Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Buffer, or similar?
YesNo
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What experience do you have ensuring that marketing deliverables include diverse people and activities?
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Tell us about your desired work environment. Are you someone who prefers to work alone or do you thrive in a more collaborative team environment?
Required Question