Communications Specialist Sr

100094BR

Campus: Tempe

Sr Communications Specialist

Job Description

The Center for American Institutions (CAI) is seeking to hire a Communications Specialist Sr to manage all aspects of CAI communications. This position is responsible for establishing, coordinating, planning, promoting, and implementing guidelines and policies for electronic and print communications which includes web design, social media, print marketing, electronic marketing, reports, event programs and other communications materials as assigned. The CAI Communications Specialist Sr is responsible for the overall quality of center communications materials.

Job Family

Public Relations

Department Name

Center for American Institute

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

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

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties

• Edits, writes, and prepares layouts for web pages, annual reports, brochures, newsletters, and other publications.
• Creates and maintains web pages using Drupal and other computer software.
• Manages projects, including day-to-day functions (coordination and integration of information) as well as long range planning and design, working with technical services providers and end users.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned communications interns and assistants.  
• Monitors work in progress and upon completion.
• Implements corrective action as required.
• Oversees and manages communication budgets.
• Coordinates print and electronic needs with center leadership regarding print and electronic communications needs.
• Develops ideas and suggests modifications to existing ideas.
• Demonstrates graphic techniques and advises departmental personnel on techniques, software, training opportunities, style rules, etc.
• Resolves issues concerning web and print communication.
• Communicates with other department and university communicators, ASU media relations, ASU news, ASU events, Enterprise Brand Strategy team, and others. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or other related field AND four (4) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge with and demonstrated execution of the ASU brand.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Drupal platform and ASU website requirements.
• Experience using Salesforce.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse; required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

The Center for American Institutions in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University has a single nonpartisan purpose: Preserving and renewing our fundamental American institutions to maintain well-ordered liberty in an exceptional nation through the fostering and renewal of foundational American institutions including civic, religious, legal, financial, political, military and family.

The Center for American Institutions relies on philanthropic community and foundation support. These resources provide support for community and student programming, research, teaching fellows, undergraduate research fellows and a dedicated team of staff members.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

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 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.