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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) is seeking a Marketing and Communications Specialist to advance the college’s strategic initiatives and engage the broader community with its activities. This position will take a proactive approach by working with internal units to understand their priorities, resources, and goals, and connecting them to larger college and University goals. Then, with leadership and collaboration from the marketing and communications manager, the specialist will translate that information into actionable strategic communications plans, support their tactical execution, and make strategic adjustments to campaigns based on both quantitative and qualitative feedback. Additionally, the specialist will serve the college by: Supporting day-to-day operations by taking communications project requests and facilitating cross-unit collaborations and workflows Developing strategies that define and showcase the college's brand identity Leveraging marketing opportunities to enhance student recruiting, alumni engagement, and research promotion Contributing content to news and feature stories, as well as promotional items, such as fact sheets, newsletters, web pages, social media campaigns, and digital signage Ensuring all content and strategies adhere to and are informed by Penn State brand standards At IST, we are strongly committed to a diverse community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students of all races, genders, and backgrounds. We are committed to making good faith efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and promote qualified individuals from underrepresented minority groups including women, persons of color, diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We invite applicants to address their engagement in or commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity issues as aligned with the mission of the College of IST in their cover letter and resume. This position works daily with IST faculty, staff, and leadership and communicates regularly with alumni, students, and donors. As such, the successful candidate must have a keen ability to work with diverse stakeholders and be able to prioritize multiple projects. This is a hybrid position that combines remote and on-campus work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other required qualifications include: Can work independently to initiate projects and manage progress Possesses excellent judgment and exacting attention to detail Can translate strategic goals and initiatives into compelling content across multiple formats Is proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently Can write for a variety of audiences, including prospective and current students, alumni, and the general public Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (24 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis), sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (14 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information. The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $51,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.
