| Summary Of Position: Key duties for this new staff position include supporting Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, activities as they involve communication through a variety of mediums such as digital and print media, newsletters, annual reports, magazine articles, and videos. The communication specialist will be responsible for disseminating information with affiliated faculty, students, alumni and the public. Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in communications, journalism, marketing, writing or public relations required. Special Skills Or Experience: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate communication strategies for the College.
Serve as the liaison and partner to University Advancement, University Communications, and Alumni Relations as it relates to communication projects for the College.
Conduct interviews and write articles related to College faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Write, edit and distribute biannual newsletters to faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Maintain, update and curate content for the College's website and social media channels, and maintain links to College-wide resources.
Develop and organize content for annual reports and other publications.
Design publicity and marketing materials for College events.
Disseminate information about the College to affiliated faculty, students, alumni and the public.
Collaborate with an undergraduate student assistant to write about College events and obtain photography for publicity.
Disseminate College news via the University's news website, Facebook, Twitter and other social media outlets.
Ensure all communication projects and marketing efforts comply with University branding guidelines.
Stay current with technology and media trends, and suggest new, related activities to the College.Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Regular Length Of Experience: Minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and continuously review and revise the College’s communications plan; oversee implementation of the plan
In collaboration with the College’s Dean and Associate Deans determine content for the school's website, social media accounts, and electronic bulletin boards; create and manage the digital content
Write and edit news stories, copy for reports and brochures, etc. involving the College
Determine, compose and edit content for newsletters
Design promotional materials for the College
In collaboration with Admissions, University Communications, and Advancement, determine the need for and manage the development, distribution and maintenance of College promotional materialsAdditional Information: Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered university that values experiential learning and strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon's 7,000 students prepare to become the ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe. Elon is known for academic excellence across the curriculum, and for engaged learning programs in study abroad, internships, undergraduate research, leadership and community service. Elon is ranked the nation's #1 master's-level university for study abroad and is a top-producer of Fulbright Student Scholars and Peace Corps volunteers. Elon leads the nation in the annual U.S. News & World Report recognition for academic programs that |
