Communications Specialist, Global Security Initiative

99106BR

Campus: Tempe

Communications Specialist

Job Description

ASU's Global Security Initiative (GSI) seeks a self-motivated and well-organized Communications Specialist who will work closely with the Knowledge Enterprise Manager of Marketing and Communications to provide support for their brand portfolio. Daily responsibilities will include managing and monitoring primary communication channels, writing and distributing informative content for GSI’s target audiences, executing marketing plans, and working to achieve greater awareness across the university and beyond. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Knowledge Enterprise Strategic Marcomm team and Global Security Initiative, to provide the highest quality of support in alignment with GSI’s strategic goals of advancing national security research.

Job Family

Publicity & Promotion

Department Name

Strategic Marketing and Comms

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$49,133 - $63,874 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Plans, develops, and produces creative, high-quality impact-driven communications for GSI audiences (e.g., faculty, staff, students, donors, prospective students, and the general public) using multiple media and tools (e.g., print, events, press releases, advertisements, Web, displays, and merchandise) in support of the broader brand goals, as defined by the Knowledge Enterprise Manager of Marketing and Communications and GSI Leadership.
• Serves as a writer and editor for ASU News Stories, internal client newsletters, social media posts, brochures, mailers, advertising e-newsletters, web content, and blog posts.
• Works with concepts of GSI’s core research areas: national security, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, dis/misinformation and homeland security.
• Maintains a high level of discretion: this person will be privy to sensitive communications and must be trustworthy and understand the importance of confidentiality.
• Maintains communication and marketing resources repository in collaboration with the Knowledge Enterprise Manager of Marketing and Communications.
• Maintains a consistent flow of content across the organization’s social media platforms, ensuring alignment with KE Marcomm Social Media guidelines.
• Frequently connects with Global Security Initiative’s research units to understand top priorities, research agendas and what they mean for GSI’s target audiences. 
• Coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders to drive the completion of annual marketing plans and related tactics for the main client portfolio.Assures consistency in language and design of all communication and marketing efforts including all media and publicly disseminated information.
• Manages projects, including day-to-day functions (coordination and integration of information) as well as long range planning and design, working with KE Marcomm to ensure client expectations align with service level agreements and department capacity.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Education or a related field AND three (3) years of related work experience in the development of comprehensive and creative communication; OR seven (7) years of related work experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.  Certificates from recognized programs that verify mastery of tools and techniques relevant to the assignment may substitute for up to six (6) months of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in using time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure while handling multiple, shifting and often competing priorities.
• Experience in using interpersonal and communication skills, as well as having a good understanding of internal relationships and workflow.
• Experience understanding social media platforms and best practices for managing profiles and measuring impact.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and assignments based on potential impact vs. time commitment.
• Knowledge of ASU and/or AP style a plus.
• Skill in composing, editing, and proofreading written materials. 
• Skill in writing and editing blog posts. 
• Skill in planning and implementing communications programs. 
• Skill in the use of communication and marketing software applications such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Hootsuite.
• Knowledge of methods, techniques and practices of graphic design and desktop publishing.

Working Environment

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being stationary and moving between office spaces.
• Position requires use of computer (desktop and/or laptop).
• May be required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, as such the following options may be offered dependent on department needs: 

Flexible work options:

• Alternative work schedules can include 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.
• Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required. 

Department Statement

The Global Security Initiative (GSI) is a university-wide hub for security-focused interdisciplinary research. We produce mission-relevant approaches and decision support tools to address some of the world’s most complicated and vexing security challenges. 

GSI is home to the Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations, the Center for Human, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotic Teaming, the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (A Dept. of Homeland Security Center of Excellence), the Center for Narrative, Disinformation and Strategic Influence, and ASU’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Working Group. GSI also conducts educational programming aimed at enhancing the pipeline of science, technology, engineering, and math talent for national security. GSI is an initiative of ASU Knowledge Enterprise. We develop practical mission-relevant approaches and effective decision-oriented tools for policymakers and implementers. Our goal is nothing short of enhanced national security and global impact. Learn more here: https://globalsecurity.asu.edu/

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Background Check Statement

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and Cover Letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.