Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Digital Media Specialist
Department: CENG-Advancement (112504)
College/Division: CENG-College of Engineering
Salary Range: Salary Range: $3,515 - $5,818 per month (Anticipated Hiring Range: $3,800 - $4,800 per month)
Position Description:
Under supervision of the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Digital Communications Specialist works to promote the College of Engineering's reputation and programs to a state, national, and worldwide audience; and develop and enhance relationships between the college and its key constituent groups, including students, parents, alumni, friends and donors, via digital communication methods. In collaboration with the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Digital Communications Specialist will maximize the college's online presence, providing information about the college's departments, programs and activities through the college and department websites, social media and other digital communications.
This position will work with Marketing and Communication to migrate the current website from a tailored CMS site to Cal Poly's ITS supported system, Drupal. This position works with the internal college and university communities and in close collaboration with the College of Engineering, University Development, Annual Giving, University Marketing, and University Communications. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing & Communication, the Digital Communications Specialist will work collaboratively with University Marketing to ensure that university-wide standards, branding and messaging are followed. In addition, this position will also participate in the development and execution of communications strategic plans and policies.
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This position will work with Marketing and Communication to migrate the current website from a tailored CMS site to Cal Poly's ITS supported system, Drupal. This position works with the internal college and university communities and in close collaboration with the College of Engineering, University Development, Annual Giving, University Marketing, and University Communications. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing & Communication, the Digital Communications Specialist will work collaboratively with University Marketing to ensure that university-wide standards, branding and messaging are followed. In addition, this position will also participate in the development and execution of communications strategic plans and policies.
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Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
Bachelor's degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and public relations, or a related field.
Required Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of web communication techniques, vehicles and formats and ability to effectively use web technology to achieve communication goals.
- Working knowledge of current and emerging communication and branding strategies, principles, and techniques to promote and position the college.
- Demonstrated ability to execute effective social media campaigns on multiple platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain websites utilizing HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and content management systems, preferably Drupal.
- Ability to quickly troubleshoot issues and implement long-term solutions through collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team, campus IT, department staff/faculty, and other key constituents.
- Excellent skills with a variety of general and specialized software applications including word processing, desktop publishing, photo editing, and communication software.
- Working knowledge of journalistic interview and research techniques and methods.
- Excellent story development, journalistic writing, and editorial skills.
- Demonstrated ability to review and evaluate graphic design for quality, currency and brand alignment.
- Knowledge of applicable laws pertaining to written and electronic materials, confidentiality, and news media, including libel/slander, copyright, and privacy laws.
- Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including strong public speaking, listening and interpretive skills; expertise in working effectively and creatively with diverse individuals and groups.
- Ability to train and provide lead work direction.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality in dealing with internal and external constituencies.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to set own priorities and effectively plan, coordinate, prioritize, take direction, and execute multiple projects and meet established, as well as fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to analyze situations, apply independent judgment, discretion and initiative to address problems and develop practical, thorough and creative solutions.
- Ability to analyze relevant data, interpret trends and develop strategies with strong data-support.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in web design and maintenance that meets ADA requirements to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Knowledge of web development programming languages such as Javascript and PHP.
- Knowledge of video production and editing, including working knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Avid and/or Adobe Premiere Pro, as well as postproduction software such as After Effects, Audition and Photoshop.
- Ability to process media-quality digital photos for web and print.
- Demonstrated skills in an institutional/educational environment utilizing a customer-oriented and service-centered attitude.
Special Conditions:
***THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
- Must be able to sit in front of a computer monitor for extended periods of time.
- Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
- Must be able to work additional hours, occasional holidays, and adjust working hours to meet special jobs (i.e. publication deadlines, CENG events, or meetings). May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
- This position classification has been defined as "Exempt" and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Retired CalPERS members selected for this vacancy must request and be approved for reinstatement from retirement prior to the start date. Employment of retired CalPERS members will typically be for 90 days or less and must be for work requiring specialized skills or for a bona fide emergency to prevent stoppage of business.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
Review Begin Date: 03-02-2018
Requisition Number: 104737
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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