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Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Temporary, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)Job Summary:Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice Provost and Dean for the College of Extended and Global Education (CEGE) and under the day-to-day work direction of CEGE Senior Marketing Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for creating, reviewing and editing content for publication on the website, email campaigns, social media pages, and other marketing and communication outlets. The Multimedia Communication Specialist is also responsible for researching Key Search Engine Optimization (SEO) terms and implementing them in the content to gain maximum exposure. Moreover, the communication specialist is expected to work simultaneously with the marketing team to maintain consistency between marketing campaigns and content published.Duties and responsibilitiesContent Creation:Authors, curates, produces, and posts information that keeps the community informed of current CEGE news and events, while effectively marketing the message of the College to achieve its goals and objectives.Creates on-brand content including but not limited to writing copy, editing and sizing photos, web objects, and adjusting Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) tags to correct display issues and create the desired content presentation.Takes photographs and videos to create media to accompany written content in digital publications. Edits photos and videos with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar software prior to posting.Create, research, and position stories by conducting interviews, creating story content and layout, proofreading for clarity, grammar, spelling, associated press (AP), and brand style.Creates and implements direct email marketing campaigns including email templates using graphics, personalization, and variable data display features; ensures cross-platform and mobile-friendly email messages. Ensures emails follow industry policies and best practices, including accessibility standards.Website & Social Media:Act as subject matter expert and maintain awareness of campus event to qualitatively enhance engagement with key stakeholder audiences within a context of supporting enrollment and other specific college goals and objectives.Participates in the ongoing review and updating of the college website pages; design and layout webpages to enhance user experience.Optimizes Search Engine Optimization (SEO) driven content and increase site traffic by researching the key SEO terms and incorporating them into the content to achieve maximum viewership.Measures and monitors college website and social media traffic statistics.Stays up-to-date and informed with changes in all social media platforms ensuring maximum effectiveness.Monitors the increase in traffic due to new content and take actions accordingly to improve traffic metrics.Collaborate with relevant staff to actively maintain all CEGE websites with accurate information.Utilizes working knowledge of copyright and other applicable laws pertaining to publications and the media to ensure content is compliant with the copyright and data protection law. Follows university policies and best practices, including accessibility standards.Collaborates with colleagues and clients, to plan, create, schedule, and publish to social media accounts and college web pages with original or curated content.Programmatic Marketing:In collaboration with the CEGE Marketing Specialist, research short-term and long-term marketing targets then apply content strategies accordingly.Maintains consistency in content and ensures alignment with the brand history and future plans. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment.Works with print and broadcast media and pay-by-click companies to book advertising and follows media schedules.Other classification related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field.Three years of related professional or technical experience required.Required Qualifications:Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, practices, principles and techniques related to communications in the public affairs, media, marketing, and/or sports information areas.Thorough knowledge of and ability to use effectively media outlets including planning media coverage and media publicity campaigns for the university and events.Ability to build and manage more sophisticated media contacts.Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of campus events and subject matter expertise in relation to current events to identify and capitalize on media opportunities that will promote the university and increase positive media coverage.Working knowledge of copyright and other applicable laws pertaining to publications and the media.Thorough knowledge of web communication techniques, vehicles and formats. Ability to effectively use web technology to achieve communication goals.Ability to analyze and select pertinent facts and integrate them into communication vehicles.Strong story development and journalistic writing skills, as well as advanced editorial skills. Knowledge of interview techniques and the ability to define and deliver media messages.Working knowledge of marketing and research techniques and methods. Ability to apply market research to identify communication needs and target audiences.Ability to apply appropriate statistical techniques and methods to research or sports information.Exceptional interpersonal skills, including strong public speaking, listening and interpretive skills.Ability to provide lead work direction.Preferred Qualifications:5+ years marketing experience with emphasis on research, marketing plans, and digital communication.Proficiency with social media marketing from concept to design, to implementation, to formative and summative analytics.Proficiency in graphic design techniques, and tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, etc.Strong organizational and project management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Compensation and Benefits:Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,410 - $5,000 per monthClassification Salary Range: $3,949 - $7,143 per monthThe salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found
here .Position Information:Full-time/Exempt/Temporary (up to one year with the possibility of further renewal)Academic year schedule:
Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.Summer schedule:
Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.The application deadline is: August 29, 2024As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).Conditions of Employment:Background Check:Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.I-9:CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents .Statement of Commitment to Diversity:In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion .Closing Statement:Reasonable Accommodation:We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at
benefits@csusb.edu .Smoking:CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at
https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/ .Clery Act:In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at:
https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act .To view full description and to apply, visit:
https://www.csusb.edu
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