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Job Description

This position mainly contributes to the development and relevance of on-brand messaging for the Graduate School, primarily focusing on prospective student outreach. The primary focus for this individual will be email, paid social media ads, text messaging, and web marketing. This person will engage with our audience ensuring consistency in message. This individual will lead social media advertising initiatives and strategy. This individual will collaborate with various campus partners in order to continually develop and improve messaging that is personalized, timely, and relevant to the needs of our diverse audiences. The position requires an overall knowledge of marketing, communications, and customer relationship management systems.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in marketing, public relations, communication, journalism, or related field.

2. Twelve months of professional work experience in marketing, public relations, communications, brand management, or a related professional area.

Note: Master’s degree in an area consistent with the duties may be substituted for the 12 months of work experience.

3. Ability to create compelling content through a variety of media for the purpose of engaging prospective and current students.

4. Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills.

Desired Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in marketing, public relations, communication, journalism, or related field; or minimum of two years’ experience in communications, marketing, or related field.

2. Copy writing, photography, design, and video skills.

3. Experience with utilizing a customer relationship management system to communicate with audiences.

4. Advanced knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; experience managing social media campaigns.

5. Experience writing for web and email.

6. Experience with web and social media analytics.

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

Salary

$40,000 - $45,000 annual

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	309-438-8311
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Comments	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. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline in order to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. 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 application deadline. Transcripts and/or DD-214 paperwork may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 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.