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Strategic Communications Coordinator

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Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Journalism/Communication

Department: Strategic Communications and Marketing

Classification: Public Info Representative 1

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $21.00 - $31.91 per hour (updated)

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

August 21, 2023; position open until filled (updated)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references.

Department Summary

The Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing (SSEM) within the Division of Student Services & Enrollment Management has responsibility for all communications with prospective students, current students, parents, and families of current and prospective students, as well as alumni, donors, and potential donors, and other target audiences for the purposes of student recruitment and retention. The Strategic Communications Coordinator uses innovative strategies to contribute to the attainment of the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management's and the Division of Student Life's short- and long-term goals, including enrollment, retention, community building, and development efforts for a variety of audiences. This position is responsible for internal-facing communications for current students, faculty, and staff.

• Contributes to the SSEM mission.

• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of SSEM departments and the university.

• Exhibit a positive, professional manner while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

• Maintain strict client confidentiality.

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.

• Be sensitive to, knowledgeable about, and respectful of differences in culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, physical disability, gender identity, and gender expression in support of a multicultural organization that embraces and welcomes diversity.

• Exhibit reliability and trustworthiness, taking responsibility for own actions.

• Foster effective working relationships and a genuine intention to work cooperatively with others.

• Comply with all university compliance policies, procedures, and safety standards in the workplace.

Position Summary

We are seeking two Strategic Communications Coordinators one focused on Internal Communications and one on External Communications.

The Strategic Communications Coordinator supports the division's copywriting and copy-editing projects. The position is responsible for content creation that communicates our core values and mission as demonstrated through departments, programs, and services to students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community and is expected to promote a consistent, recognizable, and positive university and division image, and maintain and support the university and division-wide policies and procedures related to strategic communications, marketing, and media strategies. This position will ensure that the efforts are promoted and coordinated with departments, University Communications, and other university-wide communicators.

In addition, the Strategic Communications Coordinator has collaborative relationships with campus and community partners while working in conjunction with employees across the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management. This position is responsible for working with SSEM department staff and students to create content for print, web, and video projects. This position supports the creation and maintenance of department websites, university-wide publications, digital news, and internal email communications.

Minimum Requirements

Three years' experience in gathering information, writing/producing materials, presenting information to the public, and public relations. One year of this experience must have included responsibility for press releases and interaction with the news media.

A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the general experience.

Professional Competencies

• Excellent writing skills and copy-editing skills

• Demonstrated success in brand journalism and digital storytelling, in ways that engage and capture the attention of the target audience

• Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Demonstrated success working in a team environment

• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills

• Proven ability to work cooperatively with individuals including staff, volunteers, parents, and students, in a service-oriented environment

• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press style

• Ability to produce high-volume, high-quality work in a rapidly changing environment

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, project management applications, and web-based content management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management and client management experience

• Experience writing and editing in higher education

• Knowledge of website structure, navigation, and using basic HTML code

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us atuocareers@uoregon.eduor 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination (http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/nondiscrimination) .

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Advertised: July 28, 2023 Pacific Daylight Time

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