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Marketing and Communications Specialist (PSS3), College of the Arts

Apply now Job no: 501061
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Professional

The College of the Arts is seeking a full-time Marketing and Communications Specialist to lead the development and execution of strategic marketing, branding and promotional initiatives to support the College’s three departments. As a key member of the College’s administrative leadership team, this position will interact regularly with faculty, staff, students and external vendors to ensure the timely, coordinated and polished delivery of a high volume of communications and marketing materials. This position will work to enhance the visibility and reputation of the College by overseeing events, outreach and integrated communications that promote the College’s identity and strategic messages to internal and external audiences, including prospective and current students, alumni, faculty and key stakeholders. 

Under the supervision of the Dean and in collaboration with College of the Arts leadership team members, the Marketing and Communication Specialist will: 

  • Develop, produce and manage integrated marketing and communications campaigns to support branding and development for the College’s mission, academic programs, performances and recruitment initiatives across print, digital, email and social media. 

  • Proactively promote the college by researching, developing and writing impactful stories that align with key messages and goals; collaborate with the University Communication team to write news releases and engage media outlets 

  • Design and manage promotional materials and activities to further development and recruitment including brochures, banners, fliers, newsletters, advertisements, etc. 

  • Manage social media accounts for the college and academic departments and provide trainings for faculty and student workers overseeing accounts   

  • Serve as the college’s Commencement Coordinator; work with University Events and Publications to prepare scripts, select commencement speaker(s), recruit volunteers, communicate with faculty and graduates, and on-site management of ceremony  

  • Serve as liaison to University Communications, Admissions and Advancement 

  • Design and purchase branded promotional items/giveaways 

  • Maintain active engagement in marketing and social media trends, best practices and advances relevant to marketing for the arts and higher education 

  • Manage a marketing budget in compliance with Rowan’s central budget, purchasing and accounts payable offices 

  • Participate in special projects and other related duties as assigned 

A successful candidate will have enthusiasm for and applicable experience in some combination of the following: 

  • Advertising 

  • Brand building 

  • Content creation 

  • Data analysis 

  • Integrated marketing campaigns 

  • Project management 

  • Public relations 

  • Social media 

  • Website content development  

  • Writing 

Preferred Characteristics: 

  • Writing and editing skills across formats including press releases, newsletters, website content, social media, reporting, speeches, etc.  

  • Demonstrated experience with project management and competence in managing multiple concurrent projects 

  • Knowledge of and ability to coordinate multiple social media platforms in an effective manner 

  • Experience working effectively with senior leadership teams 

  • Highly self-directed, organized and comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment 

  • Passion for performing arts a plus

Requirements: 

  • A degree in public relations, communications, marketing or related field 

  • 4+ years professional experience in communications, marketing or related field 

  • Agency experience preferred 

  • MA preferred

Salary:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is AFT: Range 21 ($63,833.24 to $73,416.00), with placement within the range determined by candidate's qualifications, professional experience, internal equity, and other factors. 

For internal applicants, salary is determined per the Pay Adjustment formula (NJAC 4A:3-4.9 & 4.10). 

Benefits Summary: 

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents). 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

Notes:

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 
  • Only completed online applications submitted on or before the posted deadline can be considered.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
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To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.