Position Announcement
Communications Coordinator
Position Title: Communications Coordinator Position # 230550
Position Status: Exempt Non-Classified FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of College Communications
Located in the beautiful Rocky Mountain Region, the Community College of Aurora is looking for an individual who can play an important role in marketing and promoting the College as it continues to grow and develop new and exciting programs. Competitive candidates will be creative and energetic and demonstrate a passion for putting forth innovative ideas and utilizing new and up and coming marketing strategies. They will be able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines and pay close attention to detail while maintaining quality service and the integrity of the College.
In order to perform the essential functions of this position, the individual must possess the ability to effectively communicate, concentrate, analyze data, pay attention to detail, retain learned knowledge, instruct/teach, and demonstrate strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
Basic Function:
Assists communications director with marketing projects by developing and designing print publications, maintaining social media networking sites and supporting the website.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
This position will work with the communications team to contribute to concept and design of marketing materials; design brochures, flyers, catalogs, posters, direct mail pieces, newsletters, etc.; produce press ready documents; write copy for various marketing materials; support the web with graphics and content; manage multiple projects. This position is also responsible for college marketing and social networking through Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, and You Tube, etc., maintaining daily/weekly communication on these sites. The individual hired, will need to be aggressive in remaining current in the newest and latest internet social media advancement and work collaboratively within a team to analyze feasibility of the College’s participation in various social media networks.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, related field or equivocal experience
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2 years experience in production of marketing materials
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Graphic design experience
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Excellent computer skills with Adobe InDesign and/or Quark Xpress, and, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Qualifications:
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Pre-press experience
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Experience with web design
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Social Media Marketing experience
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Excellent proof reading skills
Salary: Beginning salary range is mid $30s to low $40s. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan. Leave and holiday benefits are also included. For more information on the insurance benefits, click on the following link: http://www.cccs.edu/HR/Admin.html#ExemptBenefitMaterials
Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application specifically addressing the position requirements and an up-to-date professional resume to: HR@CCAurora.edu
Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material or fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however it is anticipated that we will begin screening applications on approximately November 12, 2009. E-mail HR@CCAurora.edu with questions regarding the application process.
Notice to all Applicants:
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Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
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Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
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Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
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Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts.
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The College is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit www.copera.org.
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Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Community College of Aurora is committed to recruiting and hiring a staff that is reflective of our diverse student body. As such, we encourage and welcome applications from members of communities traditionally underrepresented in higher education. The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036
Community College of Aurora Mission:
“The Community College of Aurora provides lifelong educational opportunities, prepares the current and future workforce, and promotes excellence in teaching, learning and service to our diverse community.”