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Description
Position Details
Summary
Operating Title
Communication Information Specialist
Long Classification Title
Communication Information Specialist II
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH COLSA Farms
Summary of Position
Under the general supervision of the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture's integrated marketing director and the director of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES), play critical role in college communications and marketing in support of undergraduate and graduate recruitment, alumni relations, research reputation and visibility, and New Hampshire impact and engagement. Responsible for developing a strategic social media plan, creating content for COLSA's social channels, managing team of COLSA student ambassadors, initiating new digital communications strategies and tools, and providing graphic design for a range of digital and print materials. Primarily responsible for managing the college's social media channels, creating and budgeting campaigns and managing outcomes. Requires high level of professionalism, initiative and independent judgement to plan, prioritize and project manage diverse workload.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience
2 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number
PS4533FY24
Other minimum qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferably in communications or marketing or a related field.
- Experience managing social media accounts, particularly Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- High degree of familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Lightroom, and Photoshop
- Comfortable using a mirrorless camera and microphone setups to capture compelling and visually appealing photo/video content
- Experience with and/or enthusiasm for creating short-form video for platforms like Instagram and TikTok
- Comfortable communicating about sometimes complex scientific topics
- Self-starter who is willing to seek out content ideas and get the ball rolling independently
- Persistence when faced with obstacles while managing projects
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift rapidly
- Excited to learn new things and grow with the position
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in higher education communication, particularly social media marketing.
- Knowledge of agricultural, natural resource, environmental and life sciences fields.
- Knowledge of the State Agricultural Experiment Station system.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
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Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Grade
18
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here:
Posting Details
Posting Date
04/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
No
Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type
Regular
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Duties / Responsibilities
Job Duties
Duty/Responsibility
- Create a variety of multimedia content - primarily photos and videos - to be shared through a variety of digital channels, including social media, web, email, and more.
- This includes the use of professional camera equipment and software such as Adobe Lightroom and Premiere Pro to edit content.
Duty/Responsibility
- Use Adobe InDesign to design a wide range of graphics for print and digital purposes.
- Some examples include social media graphics, handouts, booklets, and print publications.
- Coordinate with various printing vendors to produce print deliverables.
Duty/Responsibility
- Manage the social media presence of the College of Life Sciences & Agriculture and NH Agricultural Experiment Station across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
- This includes overseeing the work of social media interns and COLSA ambassadors who help with content production.
Duty/Responsibility
- Management of various projects and coordination with stakeholders to organize shepherd work along.
Duty/Responsibility
- Other related duties as assigned that help advance the missions of COLSA/NHAES.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Professional Letter of Reference (1)
- Professional Letter of Reference (2)
- Professional Letter of Reference (3)
- Portfolio 1
- Professional Certification
- Diversity Statement
