Responsibilities

• designing and implementing the college communications strategy, developing major communication pieces at the college level, creating and maintaining marketing materials for recruitment, assisting department with their design needs, assisting with fundraising and event planning and marketing as needed/requested.
• the student recruitment aspects of this position include (but are not limited to) coordinating and marketing CNSM's academic programs through various means including events, college and career fairs, high school presentations, and meeting with interested students/family members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, graphic design, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, graphic design, public relations, journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience, or extensive experience in marketing, graphic design, public relations, journalism, or a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• A valid Alaska Driver's License and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.
• To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
• This position requires multiple skill sets that include, but are not limited to writing, graphic design, desktop publishing, photography/videography and editing, web design and development. Ability to use latest graphic, photo and video software.
• We have a fast paced and dynamic work environment that may require the Communications Specialist to attend some field activities as well as participate in various off-campus recruiting events (some of which require travel). The successful candidate must be able to sit, stand or walk/hike for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 30+ pounds. Must be able to travel.

Preferred

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, graphic design, public relations, journalism, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.