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Job Description

The Communications Specialist contributes to the development, accuracy, and relevance of on-brand messaging for the Office of Admissions' prospective student outreach and recruitment. The primary focus for this individual will be email marketing, social media, text messaging, and web marketing. This person will engage with our audience ensuring consistency in message and creating a strong community around the Illinois State University brand. This individual will collaborate with various Admissions team roles and campus partners in order to continually develop and improve messaging that is personalized, timely, and relevant to the needs of our diverse audiences. The qualified candidate will possess an overall knowledge of marketing, communications, Customer Relations Management systems, and student recruitment.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations or a related field (transcript required - may be unofficial).

2. One (1) year (12 months) of professional experience working in the advertising, promotions, public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field.

3. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others toward a common goal of serving the University and its students.

4. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

If this position is Security Sensitive or if you are subject to a criminal background investigation based on University policy, then employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Colette Homan
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Comments	Please prepare in advance a resume, cover letter, at least 3 professional references with phone numbers to attach to this application. A writing sample is required. The writing sample can be uploaded in the required Writing Sample 1 document section. The sample should demonstrate your experience in creating marketing materials such as social media posts, articles, or emails. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can be uploaded in the optional Transcript 1/Transcript 2 document sections. See below for alternate submission options. In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, a copy of your DD-214 must be submitted prior to the deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources by the posting close date: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work experience portions. Please list all education and all jobs you have had. Do not leave gaps in employment. You must list all duties you performed in the job duties section (Phrases such as "See Resume" are not acceptable). Failure to follow any of these instructions may constitute an incomplete application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at 309-438-3383. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.