Coordinator of Special Programs (Public Relations Spec I)

Price, UT (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive university communications by leading press relations, media outreach, and branding across publications, events, and digital content; manage multiple communication plans, website content, and promotional materials while coordinating with divisions and external media.

Lead press conferences and media relations efforts to advance departmental and university goals.
Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans, branding standards, and promotional materials across platforms.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Supports the university’s goals and objectives by developing, implementing, and delivering publications, press and media communications, special promotions, and general information.
Develops and maintains a comprehensive list of press, media, and community communication mediums; writes, produces, and distributes press kits, feature stories, public service announcements, and other items for department, college, or event.
Conducts media relations efforts; establishes and maintains contacts with key media personnel; develops and implements press conferences.
Researches, writes, edits, and distributes electronic and printed marketing communication materials.
Ensures publications match Utah State University’s branding position.
Develops, coordinates, and executes multiple communication plans that support the department’s initiatives and strategies.
Develops website content.
May assist in the development and implementation of special events and promotional activities.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Serve as a leading member of the Eastern PR (Public Relations) Task Force.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, advertising, communications, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge and experience with USU policies and procedures
Knowledge of Banner, Service Now, Argos, EZ BUY, and ServiceNow
Proficient in using Canva and Qualtrics
Experience in marketing and public relations in a rural community
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to act with tact and discretion; communicate with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
Energetic, dynamic, motivated, responsible, a leader, and a problem solver; autonomous, hardworking, well organized, and take initiative without direct supervision.
Comfortable with ongoing assessment and change.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to program development.

Utah State University

Utah State offers top-notch academics, nationally-recognized research, Division I athletics and more than 200 student clubs and organizations, all on the oldest residential campus in the state. Located in Logan, Utah, USU is only minutes away from two mountain ranges, within a two-hour drive of 10 major ski resorts, and a half-day's drive of six national parks, including Arches and Yellowstone. Utah State offers big-school opportunities with a small-school feel, and all for a great value. So great, it was the #3 highest-ranked public university in the West and #5 in the nation for lowest tuition in “America’s Top Colleges” (Forbes, “Top Colleges,” Aug. 2015). To date, Utah State has seen year after year increases in total research funding, with research grants from the U.S. Department of Defense, National Science Foundation and the Department of Health and Human Services. USU’s research – often beginning in facilities like the Utah Water Research Laboratory, Space Dynamics Lab, Agricultural Experiment Station and the Center for Persons with Disabilities – provides expertise that reaches globally. And this focus on research starts early for students. USU’s undergraduate research program is the second oldest in the nation, behind only MIT. As Utah’s land-grant university, Utah State takes seriously its role to provide access to education for every student in every corner of the state. With eight regional campus locations and 24 satellite campus locations, USU provides Utah students access to higher education by breaking through traditional geographic boundaries.

Logan, Utah, USA

8.9K employees

www.usu.edu