The marketing and public relations administrator is responsible for creating and implementing strategic marketing and communications plans for the Department of Computer Science that addresses key stakeholders including faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, current students, funding agencies, research collaborators, and the public. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and create communication content through articles, e-newsletters, reports, press releases, speeches, social media, and other mediums.

Duties Include:
Create and manage departmental publicity, includes writing press releases and news stories, and creating graphics. Collaborate with faculty and other content matter experts as needed to create stories that describe scientific and technical achievements in ways accessible to the general public. Create content from various internal sources such as technical reports and publication drafts. Communicate appropriate departmental news stories to College of Science and University media offices for press releases and other external publicity.
Define and manage the departmental social media presence, including the creation of news items and media campaigns through building displays, departmental kiosk, video wall, and other outlets. Contribute to the design and updating of the departmental website. Ensure all communication is in line with Purdue University’s master brand.

The Department of Computer Science
Is one of the fastest growing areas on the Purdue campus over the past ten years, and this growth will continue under the new Purdue Computes initiative. Founded in 1962, the Department of Computer Science was created to be an innovative base of knowledge in the emerging field of computing as the first degree-awarding program in the United States. The department continues to advance the computer science industry through research. Graduates of the program can solve complex and challenging problems in many fields. The increasing centrality of computer science in academic disciplines and society, and new research activities - centered around data science, artificial intelligence, programming languages, theoretical computer science, machine learning, and cybersecurity - are the future focus of the department. See more information at Purdue Computer Science.

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, English or a Science related field
• Two (2) years of experience in communications such as publications, advertising, marketing, newspaper or magazine work in web-based or social media is required
• Public relations experience helpful. Background in a scientific field, especially computer science, is helpful, but not required

Skills Needed:

• Ability to read, interpret and adhere to University policies and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, public relations, initiative, planning, problem-solving, organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
• Must possess a learning orientation with respect to changing technology that impacts communications and media processes
• Ability to use a variety of digital content creation and web publishing tools, photo editing, and graphic design tools at a basic level
• Translate science into engaging content.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail and follow-through

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

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