Assistant Director for Marketing and Communication

Job no: 518392 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Division Name: Student Affairs Department: Multicultural Center Job Summary The Assistant Director is responsible for Inclusive Marketing: Develop and implement inclusive marketing strategies using market research and student assessment.
social and collaborative programs in the areas of antiracism, equity, and justice and supporting assessment of these programs.
Publication and Promotional Development: Oversee branding and promotional material development to serve department-wide needs including news stories, calendar events, newsletters, and presentation materials.
Social Media and Technology Management: Manage and develop website.
Oversee all social media accounts.
Develop innovative social media plans and use analytics to inform future marketing strategies.
Administration: Supervise one or more undergraduate staff.
Prepare annual marketing budget.
Oversee department’s marketing materials and equipment.
Serve as a member of the department's professional staff team.
Outreach: Coordinate outreach events that pertain to the department’s visibility needs on campus and in the community.
Additional Information University Benefit Highlights: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks Paid vacation and sick time Retirement and supplemental retirement For more University Benefit information: https://hr.
illinoisstate.
edu/benefits/ Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.
illinoisstate.
edu/benefits/insurance/ Salary Rate / Pay Rate $50,000 - $55,000 annual Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, communications, public relations, or a closely related field conferred prior to start date One year (12 months) of work experience developing and implementing marketing strategies using electronic, print media, and social networking for marketing.
Note: Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or closely related field may be substituted for 12 months of work experience.
Knowledge and practice in utilizing inclusive marketing strategies Preferred Qualifications Master's degree with inclusive marketing experience (Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, or a related field) Work Hours Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; some evenings and weekends Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: Effectively communicate on a daily basis Remain at a workstation for extended periods Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work Lift and move 40 lbs.
of materials using a cart Proposed Starting Date April 2024 Required Applicant Documents Cover Letter Reference List with three references Portfolio containing two pieces/examples of your work or a link to online examples of your work Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Optional Applicant Documents Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options Certification of Retirement Annuity Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Special Instructions for Applicants Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions.
Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held.
Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history.
This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration.
Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts and/or military service documentation 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 and responses to the supplemental questions.
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 authorized to do business within the State of Illinois.
All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position.
Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card.
Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
Contact Information for Applicants Kira Shelton Human Resources kgshelt@ilstu.
edu (309) 438-2120 Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.
1.
30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review.
You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 03/13/2024 12:00 PM CST Application Closes: 04/08/2024 11:55 PM CST