The Communications Manager creates, implements, and oversees all communications programs to effectively describe and promote Oregon State University's College of Liberal Arts (CLA) and its seven schools. This position serves as the lead storyteller for the college, providing vision and oversight of all written content for web, digital, print, and assorted marketing materials, including feature stories, newsletters, press releases, advertising copy and recruitment materials.

The Communications Manager collaborates with CLA's senior designers to produce multimedia content and works with the college's foundation and alumni association contacts to source and promote stories. This position leads all college-related event promotion, including placement and management of campus calendar entries.

The Communications Manager serves as the marketing and communications team's resident expert with project management software and sets up, assigns and manages projects as they populate in the job request queue.

This position ultimately elevates the CLA brand through storytelling, copywriting development and editing for key communications and publications.

DECISION MAKING/GUIDELINES

Uses independent decision-making as it pertains to developing content and implementing communications strategies for the College of Liberal Arts.
Will deliver on the strategic direction from the college’s senior director of marketing and communications.
Collaborates in the strategic planning efforts as a part of the management team for the College of Liberal Arts.
Uses independent judgement in determining the resources needed to implement communications strategies.

POSITION DUTIES

55% Communications

Will provide strategic direction, in collaboration with the CLA Sr. Director, Marketing and Communication, develop and implement all communications programs for the College of Liberal Arts.
Manages and leads the development of all written content across a variety of platforms and channels, including web, digital and print.
Assigns, produces, and serves as editor of feature content that highlights and tells the stories of student, faculty, staff, and alumni achievements.
Writes press releases, advertising copy, edits, and distributes the college’s weekly newsletter “CLA Now”.
Works with CLA’s recruiters on the development of specific major/minor/certificate correspondence for prospective students.
Collaborates with senior designers in planning and executing multimedia content packages.
Works with the college’s OSU Foundation and Alumni Association leads to source stories, including highlighting philanthropy and former student success.

20% Event Promotion and Marketing

Leads the promotion and marketing of events across the college.
Works with event organizers to determine and manage communications and publicity needs.
Writes copy for advertisements and social media graphics in coordination with senior designers.
Oversees the placement of campus calendar entries.

15% Project Management

Sets up, assigns, and manages projects based on the project request forms that populate in the marketing and communications job request queue.
Serves as the marketing and communications team’s resident expert in utilizing project management software to strengthen efficiencies and general productivity.

10% Supervision and Mentorship

Supervises and provides mentorship to student workers, interns and independent contractors focused on feature writing and event promotion.
Plans, assigns, and approves the work of student workers and interns and provides training and direction to ensure appropriate support, clarity of expectations, and accountability.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

Five years of experience in field of communications, public relations, marketing and/or advertising
Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills are essential, including ability to present concepts verbally
Outstanding organizational and planning skills
Superior project management and time management skills
Creative thinker who seeks out new and innovative ways to communicate
Positive and professional management approach
Works well within a team environment
Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion
One year of supervisory experience leading promotions, public relations, student recruitment, and/or similar type of work teams
Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Preferred Qualifications/Professional Competencies

Advanced interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a wide-ranging audience, including internal and external stakeholders
Experience working in marketing/communications role(s) that support recruitment, enrollment management, and/or admissions activities
Familiarity with working in a brand system
Layout and design, professional printing/publishing experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital and social media
Demonstrated success in working with diverse populations of students
Proficiency with Basecamp or similar project management software, and Drupal or similar content management software
Experience with event marketing and communications, including strategy and promotion
Ability to mentor student staff, including student writers, content producers and event students
Previous experience working in a higher education environment

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