Position Summary

As a member of the Public Relations staff, this position is responsible for web page design and maintenance, digital design, photography and social media.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) E2, Grade 3: $45,220 - $62,710
(Salary placement within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience)

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Calhoun Community College website and its content, including updating and designing new and existing pages, developing and maintaining user friendly WordPress pages with a focus on visual appeal, functionality, and user experience across all areas of the institution, while ensuring content remains current and aligned with modern web design trends.
• Collaborate with members of the Public Relations and Digital Media teams to create and prepare visual assets for web and digital use.
• Select and apply appropriate typography, color palettes, imagery, and design layouts to ensure the college brand is cohesive and engaging across all digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the Public Relations and Digital Media team to design, manage, and schedule content for the college’s digital signage systems, including billboards, plasma screens, and digital marquee signage.
• Create and manage online platforms to support college operations, events, and communications.
• Develop, manage, design, and publish content for the college’s social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, ensuring consistency with brand voice and strategy.
• Monitor and analyze website and social media performance using analytics tools, providing insights and recommendations to improve engagement and effectiveness.
• Provide photography support by capturing college events and other approved college activities for use in advertising, social media, instruction, and archival purposes, while maintaining a comprehensive photo library for diverse institutional use.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the college’s website and digital signage systems, providing technical and software support, as well as best practice guidance to faculty and staff as needed.
• Collaborate with the Public Relations and Digital media team to create and manage editable college branded templates hosted on the website, including PowerPoint presentations, virtual backgrounds, and official stationery for college use.
• Ensure all digital platforms meet ADA accessibility standards and follow usability best practices.
• Collaborate with campus departments to plan and execute digital content strategies that support enrollment, events, and institutional priorities.
• Maintain brand consistency across all digital platforms, including web, social media, digital signage, and multimedia content.
• Apply search engine optimization (SEO) best practices to improve website visibility and user engagement.
• Support the planning and execution of digital marketing campaigns for recruitment, events, and key college initiatives.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions and deliverables.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate’s degree in any field, with a minimum of sixteen (16) semester hours in computer science, web design or development, graphic or digital design, or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in web design, digital content creation, social media management, or related digital communications work is required.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign) is required.
• Advanced knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript with the ability to use web editing/design software as well as work within a content management system and train users is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments

• Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Extensive knowledge and use of SLR digital cameras.
• Knowledge of different file formats and resolutions to be used for specific purposes (printing and digital).
• Knowledge of copyright laws.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work and communicate with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to greet individuals of any background with friendliness, tact and courtesy.
• Ability to proof and correct materials according to rules of grammar and business etiquette.
• Ability to operate in high-pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
• Ability to manage “upward” to ensure the schedule and priorities of manager are maintained.
• Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
• A focus on detail.
• A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
• Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
• Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet customer needs.
• A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
• Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
• Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to follow through and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Customer Service Orientated- focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.
Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Specific questions regarding Calhoun's educational programs, admissions, and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.calhoun.edu
P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2590
256-306-2591
jobs@calhoun.edu