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Posted Job Title
Temporary Media and Communications Coordinator - Research and Academic Services - Penn Engineering
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Temporary Media and Communications Coordinator in Graduate Admissions in Research and Academic Services (RAS) will serve as the department webmaster in charge of managing, maintaining, and updating the website and all social media platforms.
Job Description
The Temporary Media and Communications Coordinator will serve as the department webmaster in charge of managing, maintaining, and updating the website and all social media platforms. The Coordinator will manage project timelines related to updating website content, layout and design in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (UX/Web Design and Content Development Contractors). The Coordinator will develop and deliver timely content through our various social media sites - including but not limited to YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, in addition to media that is trending - showcasing recruitment events and accomplishments/activities of graduate students. The Coordinator will also monitor trends in social media tools and apply that knowledge to increase the use of social media in the department; help create and curate a library of images and videos for recruitment purposes; and, direct, manage and execute Admissions' digital presence across all initiatives. Working with the Senior Associate Director, the incumbent will support professional recruitment events as needed, which can include facilitating information sessions for prospective students, curating materials for virtual and in-person events, managing nurturing messages to prospective students, and etc.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, journalism, graphic design, or related field and a minimum of two years of experience in website management, writing, editing and Wordpress or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced written and verbal communication skills; excellent knowledge of grammar-and style-related conventions; copy and editing skills; p roficiency in website platforms. Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in the planning and execution of marketing activities and materials.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hybrid Eligible - This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule with a work week divided between working onsite and working remotely.
Department / School
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Pay Range
$7.25 - $155.75
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Special Requirements
Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.