West Virginia University at Parkersburg seeks a program coordinator to provide support for the Marketing and Communications department in developing plans for promotion of technical and IT programs to non-traditional students.
Duties:
- Researches, writes and edits various informational materials for publication, including news releases, fact sheets, feature articles, newsletters, biographies, email blasts, talking points, introductions, public service announcements and recruitment materials.
- Proofreads both print and online publications to ensure that all promotional copy adheres to college and AP style guidelines.
- Assists in making changes and edits to the website as requested.
- Writes copy and develops creative services requests for marketing materials to include
- advertisements, brochures, rack cards, posters and other items.
- Promotes technical programs to non-traditional students in cooperation with the WV CTC System
- and other colleges participating in the Bridging the Gap grant.
- Writes feature articles about successful students and alumni to help promote college and academic
- programs.
- Contacts media to pitch stories and invite press to events or newsworthy happenings on campus.
- Photographs students, events, faculty and educational materials and equipment for use in
- promotional materials.
- Develops and implements strategies to connect with college alumni to track employment status.
- Develops content and strategies for the website to promote technical programs.
- Assists with development of presentations and reports as requested.
- Attends on- and off-campus recruiting events as part of non-traditional student enrollment efforts
- as requested.
- Attends on- and off-campus meetings as requested
- Serves on committees and task forces as requested.
- Assists with edits and creation of creative materials using Adobe Creative Suite products.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Knowledge:
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field is required.
Experience:
One year of experience in communications, media, and marketing is required.
Skills:
- Knowledge of communications principles, media and marketing techniques and operations.
- Knowledge of office methods, procedures and protocol.
- Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling punctuation and sentence structure.
- Knowledge of Associated Press Stylebook guidelines
- Skill in operation of personal computers, including the use email and Microsoft products (Word,
- Excel, etc.)
- Some basic knowledge and skill in the use of graphic design software.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively on multiple tasks.
- Ability to establish positive internal and external working relationships.
- Ability to work independently and carry out assignments without detailed instruction.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Rate of Pay:
Full-time, grant-funded, classified position, non-exempt, benefits eligible, 37.5 hours per week, pay grade 15, $13.86 per hour.
Deadline:
4:00 p.m., Monday, March 16, 2015.
TO APPLY: Submit an Employment Application Packet, including a letter describing how your qualifications meet our requirements, and an unofficial copy of your college transcripts. A résumé may be included, but does not replace any of the previously required items listed above. Applications may be submitted:
- electronically to humanresources@wvup.edu
- by fax to 304.424.8302
- in person during normal office hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., in Office 1008
- after hours in the secure drop box at the entrance to Office 1008
- or by mail to: Human Resources, WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104
An Employment Application Packet is available online at www.wvup.edu/about/human-resources/, or in printed form in the Human Resources Office, or by calling (304) 424-8290.
Information about West Virginia University Parkersburg is available at www.wvup.edu.
Please contact the Human Resources Office at (304) 424-8290 if you need assistance or reasonable accommodation with the application or hiring process.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities; nor does it discriminate on the basis of genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for filing complaints or assisting in an investigation of discrimination. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Debbie Richards, Special Assistant to the President, 304-424-8201, WVU Parkersburg, 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg, WV 26104.