Communications Specialist

• Plans, develops, and produces creative, high-quality content for college audiences (e.g., faculty, staff, students, donors, prospective students, and the general public) using multiple media and tools.
• Advises Department Chairs, Program Directors, and other decision makers on effective communications and potential relevance of content for external public relations interest.
• Participates in strategic communications planning for college projects and initiatives.
• Produces all aspects including design and content editing of alumni and internal college newsletters, brochures, mailers, advertising e-newsletters, presentations, web content, and press releases and annual reports.
• Supports the communication needs including writing, graphic design and website updates of the college’s departments and programs; especially as they relate to development, recruitment, and student services activities.
• Interfaces with project leads/managers, team members and key stakeholders in order to promote the activities of faculty and alumni through photography, design and layout of publications, promotional items and websites.
• Oversees content for the website; ensure timeliness of all information, and coordinate content updates with departments, programs, and other units.
• Schedule, edit and support photo and video shoots in alignment with strategic goals of college and departments.

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Education or a related field AND four (4) years of related work experience in the development of comprehensive and creative communication; OR Eight (8) years of related work experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved. Certificates from recognized programs that verify mastery of tools and techniques relevant to the assignment may substitute for up to six (6) months of experience.

• Experience translating complex and technical subjects/stories for a general audience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of marketing practices and principles.
• Experience with graphic design concepts and publication layout.
• Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, specifically Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience working with Google docs and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with social media channels (Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, flickr and Facebook).
• Experience in taking and processing photos for online and publication use.
• Experience in strategic communication planning.
• Experience in principles, concepts, and practices of project management.
• Experience in communication assessment, editing, research, and summary.
• Evidence of effective written and verbal communication, and oral/written/media presentation.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff, teams, and community members.
• Experience in working with a variety of constituents.
• Experience in working collaboratively with internal and external committees, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Experience in demonstrating research, publication, and presentation.

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, standing, walking. Use office equipment including a desktop computer. Lift up to 20 pounds. Clearly communicate to perform essential duties.

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest engineering school in the nation and seeks to deliver a world-class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation – all at scale. We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that capitalize on both the breadth and depth of our outstanding faculty and have built a special place for large scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise in the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset combined with nearly 40 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs provide the foundation and collaborative possibilities to advance new ideas.

The Fulton Schools of Engineering on the Tempe and Polytechnic campuses is comprised of six schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, and provides service to the profession and community.

If you wish to work in an environment where you will be valued for the skills you bring to projects and be challenged to stretch your current capabilities and imagination, then consider becoming part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Learn more at https://engineering.asu.edu.

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 90,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Please include a cover letter with your application materials.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.