Requisition: ******** S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Professional
Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff
Department: Career Success
General Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources or a related field. Six years of professional experience in Higher Education, Business, or related field working within Marketing, Communications, and event planning or in a related field. Previous experience in Social Media management, Photography, Event Planning, Marketing in Higher Education is preferred. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: Ensures marketing efforts, communication functions, and coordination of all events are effectively coordinated to serve all students, employers, campus community, and other constituents for Career Success Center.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Oversees the overall operation and management of technology, marketing and communications, and event management of the Career Success Center. Coordinates the measurement and assessment of the effectiveness of career success efforts with a strong focus on continuous improvement and reaching students from all majors and backgrounds. Manages data tracking for all campus events hosted by the Career Success Center. Develops a comprehensive communication strategy to promote the vision, direction, and services for multiple audiences, including students, faculty, staff, employers, alumni, and other external audiences under the direction of the Director. Coordinates marketing and communication outreach to students, employers, and other constituents with the support of the Career Success Center Team. Focuses on planning, organizing and managing large initiatives such as career fairs and networking events. Creates content for our social media channels including – Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, and campus events to promote the services provided to students, faculty, staff and employers under the direction of the Director. Oversees content creation upon adequate training with the Director. Supports the promotion of office activities via email, social media, and other relevant platforms. Supports the use and management of our CSM in conjunction with the Employer Partnerships team. Oversees and manages various social media channels of the Career Success Center. Tracks relevant engagement metrics and develops strategies to maximize platforms. Assists the Career Education and Employer Partnerships team in creating scalable and asynchronous content, such as videos and online modules. Seeks to build positive relationships with campus partners in order to ensure quality partnerships are developed and maintained with key offices and academic units. Reviews Career Success Center marketing, social media, and website content and materials. Manages and supervises the student Graphic Designer and Social Media Influencer student positions. Provides direction and support in their efforts to promote the Career Success Center across all social media platforms. Works closely with the Director and Career Success Team to provide mentorship to Peer Career Advisors. Performs other related duties as assigned.
About Sam Houston State University
About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master's, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation's first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today's Top 50 in the U.S. for "commitment to civic engagement and global awareness," in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service.Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System Show more
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