Overview

The salary range for this position is $17.75 - $18.50 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-neogiatable.

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at SDSU.

FUNCTION OF THE UNIT 

This Communications Unit is under the San Diego State University (SDSU) Institute for Transformative Education (ITE) which is an institute under the College of Education. ITE is funded by grants from the U.S. Dept. of Education. Its purpose is promoting college access and degree attainment for low-income and first-generation-college students, high school and college. The Communications Unit of ITE supports its endeavors through media campaigns, messaging, and other communications tools.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION 

Provide support for the ITE Communications Specialist in providing internal and external communication to ensure staff and the public receive accurate, timely, and positive information about ITE.

Responsibilities

Office Support (95%) 

• Create flyers, graphics, and video content on Canva for social media platforms, print materials, website promotion, etc.
  • Photograph/video for content creation, accumulating both time-sensitive and evergreen content
• Keep a calendar of upcoming social media posts up to date
• Update media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) for ITE and SSS TPrep
• Assist in the creation and scheduling of ITE News Bites and other relevant newsletters
• Maintain links and documents in program webpages and Linktree to ensure accuracy
• Copywriting aimed towards different stakeholders through different media (i.e. social media, flyers, pamphlets, etc.)
• Participate in project-specific activities (such as UB Summer Academy events) to ensure the public receives timely, accurate, and positive information about ITE as appropriate (i.e. writing press releases for significant changes, attending events and sharing photos/videos online, etc.)
• Monitor groups on Flare app for appropriate activity

Other (5%) 

• Perform any other such duties as necessary to support the program for the benefit of students and staff.

Knowledge and Abilities 

• Social Media Best Practices
  • Experience with accessibility features or ability to learn quickly
  • Meta Business Suite
• Canva
• Writing/brand voice
• Majors OR comparable experience in:
  • Marketing, PR, Communications, Media Studies, Journalism, or other related study

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at SDSU

Minimum Experience

• none

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred. 
• Experience being proficient in performing most or all work assignments. 

 

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices.  
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.