Marketing and Communications Specialist

Job Profile:

External Relations and Advancement Specialist 2

Job Family:

External Relations and Advancement

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Develops and drafts intermediate to complex communication content and supports the communication strategy through storytelling and campaigns for university wide projects/efforts.

Job Description:

The Business and Finance Communications Group in the Office of the Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer at Arizona State University is seeking a highly organized and proactive Marketing and Communications Specialist who, under general direction, executes all phases of marketing and communications content creation, from concept development through production, for electronic and print materials that support university branding goals for the Business and Finance Office and its departments.

 

The role requires strong diligence, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of professionalism. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can take initiative and work independently while comfortably maintaining tasks end-to-end, documenting progress and communicating clearly across teams.

Position Salary Range:

$52,000

Additional Application Materials:

 

Applicants must submit three professional writing samples, such as features, news articles, reports, or papers. Writing samples should be submitted as PDF attachments and should represent the applicant’s own work, without using Artificial Intelligence.

Essential Duties:

• Support the Business and Finance Communications Group in planning and executing professional, clear, consistent and compelling communications and marketing projects and deliverables for Business and Finance departments, executives, the university at large and external audiences.
• Develop, write, proofread, edit and format content for the web, emails, brochures, social media, presentations, reports, talking points, press releases and business forms.
• Apply ASU Brand Guide and Associated Press writing style standards and ensure compliance with project description specifications for content accuracy, readability, editing, grammar and punctuation, writing style and department requirements.
• Work effectively in a demanding environment subject to tight deadlines and conflicting priorities, while providing excellent customer service and maintaining relationships with a variety of constituents.
• Maintain clear project workflow notes and track and coordinate the movement of content development, design, delivery and production.
• Participate in video production by conducting research, writing and editing scripts, and ensuring an overall production schedule is maintained.
• Collaborate, consult, and actively participate in generating innovative ideas, brainstorming concepts, and making recommendations for creative ways to accomplish goals.
• Regularly meet with Business and Finance departmental clients to discuss marketing and communication objectives, strategic planning, identifying target audiences and desired outcomes, to create on-brand, on-strategy, compelling creative work for clients and the university overall.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Business and Finance Communications Group members, Business and Finance departmental leaders, clients, staff, student workers, project managers, ASU marketing and communications professionals and outside constituents and partners to accomplish project goals and content needs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or related field and five years of content marketing, marketing communications, marketing project management or related experience.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including strong grammar skills and experience using Associated Press style.
• Skill in the best practices of communication and marketing methods and techniques.
• Experience researching and preparing professional documents, decks or communications materials for written and oral presentation.
• Experience writing feature stories for general audiences.
• Ability in communication assessment, editing, research, and summary.
• Experience with Adobe Suite, Dropbox, Microsoft Office Suite and Slack.
• Ability in Google Drive, Docs, Forms, etc.
• Experience with strategic communication planning.
• Skill in organization, prioritizing workload and time management.
• Experience with the concepts and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of graphic design and creative communication styles.
• Experience with HTML and web-based content management platforms.
• Knowledge of email marketing tools such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Experience with problem-solving, conflict management and decision-making.
• Skill in leadership, collaboration and teambuilding.
• Experience working in higher education or a similarly complex organizational environment is preferred.

Working Environment:

• Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting.
• Subject to extended periods of sitting.
• Use office equipment, including a desktop computer.
• Lift to 20 pounds.
• Hybrid schedule: three days in office, two days remote. This position is not available for 100% remote work.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and Business & Finance Support Services - Communications will not provide sponsorship for employment.

Department Statement:

Business and Finance Support Services supports the university community in a professional and customer-focused manner by effective problem resolution and development of innovation solutions to meet ASU business requirements.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

 

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.