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Job Posting Title: Communications Coordinator

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM AA - APSS - CainCtr - Business Management - Students (Megan J Stone (00007241))

Work Location: A.T. Prescott Hall

Pay Grade: Professional

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The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for creating and managing the Cain Center\'s internal and external communications. The Coordinator will contribute to the development of a communications SOP/plan, manage the department\'s digital presence, ensure brand management, produce a monthly newsletter, maintain an events packet and assist with event planning, edit program specific content to ensure a unified voice and will serve as the Cain Center\'s communications contact.

Job Duties:

40%- Manage the Cain Center and affiliate websites including content updates, design and layout, UX and accessibility. Use digital analytics for marketing purposes. Oversee and contribute to the department\'s online presence. Ensure communication consistency in digital formats including methods to deliver messages, ease of navigation, and clarity of information.

30%- Curate, create and edit content and design for a monthly newsletter, recruitment materials, information fliers, press releases, and general outreach materials ensuring program specific content is synthesized for various target audiences.

20%- Maintain and update an event packet highlighting department programs ensuring content is current. Lead event planning for stakeholder events/conferences ensuring department presence exemplifies the communication and outreach strategies. Organize and purchase marketing materials and promotional items.

5%- Serve as university communications liaison ensuring adherence to university policies and procedures. Regularly attend university trainings and meetings relevant to communications and digital accessibility.

5%- Works collaboratively with the Office of Communications and University Relations and adheres to the standards set therein. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education Level: Bachelor\'s

Specific Degree Required: Bachelor\'s degree in English, Mass Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or related field.

Specific Experience: Creating content, graphic design, website management

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years in a University setting creating content with communications, marketing, and/or event coordination responsibilities. At least one year experience managing external communications such as social media and web content.

Additional :

Special Instructions: For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Katilyn Simpson at ksimps10@lsu.edu.

Posting Date: December 5, 2023

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University\xe2\x80\x99s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): Y

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LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU\xe2\x80\x99s and . LSU is also designated as a agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ( ).

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