Digital and Community Engagement Coordinator
Ball State University
Job Description
College of Communication, Information and Media
Digital and Community Engagement Coordinator
Ball State University
The College of Communication, Information and Media’s Digital and Community Engagement Coordinator will assist in strengthening the connection between our college, students, alumni, and community. They will work closely with our Dean’s Office team to coordinate college level events, execute high impact engagements, maintain social media channels, and act as a liaison between us and relevant university divisions. If you are someone who can make any moment Instagram worthy, join us!
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function: In collaboration with the Dean and Associate Dean, this position will be responsible for developing and executing CCIM’s community and digital engagement strategy to promote the image and reputation of the College through events and media. The Program Manager will have a deep understanding of CCIM audiences, investors of the College and University and communication strategies to engage and inform each audience. This position will serve as the college’s liaison with relevant university divisions and is responsible for high-impact college specific engagement materials and events for a wide-range of stakeholders including faculty, students, staff, alumni, prospective students, and industry partners.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. At least one year relevant professional, educational or public relations/marketing experience including; ability to develop and implement multi-platform messages and public events.
Minimum Other: Proficient with content creation and management software for production, editing and web development. Outstanding oral/written/editing communication skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communication, marketing, educational technology or related discipline from an accredited institution or Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Demonstrated experience and leadership in communications, public relations, content marketing or related field. Strong project management experience, including managing internal and external resources. Excellent communication and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to focus, collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment with shifting priorities. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Excellent writing and verbal skills, including communicating, collaborating. Strong analytical capability, to drive storytelling and to improve performance. Digital and social media literacy. Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign. Mastering 1 or more Adobe Creative Suite software is a big plus. Ability to manage and train a team of direct reports (student workers.)
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/35631
Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to: Hiring Manager. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through February 19, 2023.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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