Promotions and Website Content Coordinator

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 0601018

Salary: The annual salary range for this position is $58,980.00- $71,772.00.   

Division: SKY - President Office  

Position Type: Classified Positions 

Location: Skyline College

Percentage of Full Time: 100% 

Months per Year: 12 

Position Number: 2C0248 

Posting Date: 03-31-2014   

First Review Date: 05-19-2014  Deadline is 10 p.m. PST

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Statement 

The Promotions and Website Content Coordinator will work at the Skyline College campus in the Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Department. This is technical public relations work at the action level involved in original design, writing, development and production of website content and information for the college. Under general supervision, the employee composes text, creates original designs, and prepares catalogs, brochures, webpages, and other online materials to publicize the College and department activities, programs and services through digital mediums. Public contact is extensive and includes staff, contractors and outside personnel for the purpose of exchanging ideas and information for inclusion in various publicity and informational materials. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to compose original text, develop and implement original designs and to coordinate other support services such as vendors, photographers, and printers. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in employee time and in public relations; however, supervisory controls limit the risk of serious consequences. The Promotions and Web Content Coordinator can lead the work of other staff and student assistants as assigned. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Promotions and Web Content Coordinator 

1. exchanges information with management and other staff, students, vendors, contractors, business and community representatives and other outside personnel, regarding the planning and implementation of regular and special publications, including information pertaining to content, timelines, quality control and costs of various digital tools, Web pages and other electronic media; provides technical, directional and other information to outside personnel, including vendors, photographers, graphics and other artists, and staff in the planning and implementation of publications and other materials for web; attends meetings, workshops and other activities in order to obtain current information regarding publications, Web page text, design and other information; 

2. designs, develops and builds original web pages and content for internet use; integrates various web communications components (such as social media, Flickr, videos, etc.) into department web sites as appropriate, in conjunction with information technology staff and the webmaster; 

3. composes text for a variety of articles, reports, online newsletters, blogs, brochures, manuals, catalogs, class schedules, and other materials; coordinates the lay out of graphics and the production of the digital materials; edits and finalizes text composed by staff and outside personnel; 

4. uses a variety of computer software to prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, and presentations; 

5. researches and catalogues historical information, current trends in designs for online publicity and other materials; keeps up to date on user experience principals for websites, sets up and maintains a database and/or manual files of photographs, descriptive information, statistics, demographics, cost estimates, vendors and other data; compiles a variety of data for special and regular reports as assigned; 

Non-essential Functions 

1. Performs other related duties as assigned.  

Requirements:

This classification requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or a closely related field; and successful experience of increasing responsibility that has included original composition, design, layout and distribution of publicity, informational and other online marketing/public relations materials; design and implementation of web pages; research, compiling data for, formatting and presentation of reports; extensive public contact with people at various levels within organizations, who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities; leading the work of others; demonstrated skill in oral and written communication; and demonstrated skill in working effectively as part of a collaborative, customer service team. 

This classification requires original artistry and strategic thinking; collaboration with individuals and groups; data comparison and analysis; visualization and visual comparison; manual dexterity; patience, tact; persuasive communication; flexibility; adaptability; work under pressure; and multi-tasking in order to perform the essential functions. 

Desirable Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the concepts, practices, technology, resources and procedures commonly used in developing and implementing web sites and other communication media. 

2. Knowledge of general publication preparation and production, including graphics, photography, lay out, costing and distribution procedures. 

3. Skill in written communication, including composition of articles, narratives, public service announcements and other publicity information. 

4. Skill in oral communication. 

5. Skill in the use of a wide variety of computer software, including spreadsheet and presentation software. 

6. Skill in respectful, sensitive communication with people at various levels in organizations who are diverse in their cultures, language groups and abilities. 

7. Skill in researching, compiling, formatting and presenting statistical and other data for reports. 

8. Skill in working accurately and creatively under deadline pressure. 

9. Skill in multi-tasking and in organization of a variety of diverse materials and information. 

10. Ability to work effectively as part of a customer-service team. 

EEO Statement:

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.  

Benefits:

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Classified employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California. Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.  

To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/464908

Required Documents:

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The cover letter should address applicant qualifications as they directly relate to the Requirements and Desirable Skills and Abilities listed in this announcement. 

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