Posting Details

 

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

 

Position Summary Information

 

Classification Title

Public Communications Specialist

 

Working Title

Assistant Director of Communications

 

Working Location (City, State)

Boone, NC

 

Job Category

5

 

Position Number

091031

 

Department

Special Projects-120010

 

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

 

License/Certification Required

 

Essential Job Functions

Seeking an Assistant Director of Communications to coordinate all publicity and media relations efforts for Appalachian athletics and its 20 varsity programs.

• Manager of Appalachian State athletics’ official website (appstatesports.com)
• Primary liaison with web provider
• Oversee website redesigns
• Maintain all-non sports-specific areas of website (e.g. Yosef Club, tickets, promotions, athletic training, compliance subpages)
• Oversee implementation of all multimedia functions of website (e.g. videos, photo galleries, social media embeds, etc.)
• Direct oversight/content management for all @appstatesports social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, etc.)
• Work with individual sports and athletics department units to promote and coordinate consistency in social media messaging
• Strategize the volume and timing of content based on the latest social media market research
• Develop policies and procedures for content management and brand cohesiveness
• Assist with the management of Appalachian State athletics’ official website (appstatesports.com)
• Design graphics for official social media accounts and website. Responsible for guiding the look and feel of content, while maintaining brand standards
• Instrumental in communication efforts for non-sport-specific athletics department units
• Coordinate with marketing, sponsorships, ticketing, broadcast operations, Yosef Club and other units on cohesive and strategic flow of content
• Primary strategic communications contact for specific sports, as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Experience in web design and professional utilization of social media required.
• Must be proficient in basic HTML, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an athletics setting preferred.
• Proficiency in basic audio and video editing preferred.

 

Type of Position

Permanent Full-Time

 

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

 

Appointment Type

1.0

 

Work Schedule/Hours

Varies (includes nights, weekends and travel)

 

Number of Hours Per Week

40

 

Number of Months Per Year

12

 

Mandatory Staff

No

 

Physical Demands of Position

Viewing a computer terminal and sitting for extended periods of time.

 

Overall Competency Level

Contributing

 

Salary Grade Equivalency

 

Salary Range

 

Anticipated Hiring Range

$39,217 to $41,281 (Commensurate with experience)

 

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Project Management: Consults with and determines client/customer needs and project parameters. Plans and manages multi-faceted and specialized projects. Conceptualizes and creates communications as they relate to the area of responsibility from creation through delivery.

Knowledge Technical: Understands standard and routine communication, design and visual arts principles and concepts. Understands and applies a variety of standardized and commonly accepted design procedures and techniques. Understands and applies communication software programs as well as use of other applicable technology and equipment. Keeps current with technical developments and trends as they relate to the field of communications, public relations, publishing, marketing and Web-based communications.

Consultation/Advising: Assists with communications in needs and issues in routine and non-complex situations.

Communication-Verbal: Understands and communicates basic program information and routine, non-complex ideas; conveys information effectively to a targeted audience. Learns the communications environment and establishes working relationships with colleagues and clients.

 

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

 

Posting Details Information

 

Posting Date

07/10/2023

 

Closing Date

08/10/2023

 

Competency Level Statement

Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies.

 

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach required documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

 

 

Attach a List of References with contact information or provide a minimum of 3 professional references on the application.

 

Search Chair Name

Joey jones

 

Search Chair Email

jonesj7@appstate.edu

 

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

 

Applicant Pool Preference

External (Post on the Web)

 

Departmental Information

 

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Executive Director of Access & Equity (ADA/504 Coordinator, EEO Officer, & Title IX Coordinator)
Office of Access & Equity
123 IG Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828-262-2144)
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

 

Clery Act:

Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

 

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

 

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

 

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

 

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/41145

 

Posting Number

201502309P

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