Position Details Position Information Department Public Hlth/HumanSci Adm (HHS) Position Title Specialist 2-Mktg & Outreach Job Title Marketing and Communications Manager Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary The College of Health at Oregon State University is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position. The Marketing and Communications Manager is a part of a dynamic and talented team that creates a variety of content to inform audiences about the college’s people, programs, and impact. The team collaborates with college leadership and internal/external colleagues to create engaging, brand-aligned communications, including visual design, multimedia, social media, ads, print, and more. The team also provides web and content strategy, branding, executive and internal communications support, and collaborative leadership in marketing and communications. The Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and implement a variety of integrated marketing tactics including, but not limited to, web content, paid and organic social media posts and campaigns, other digital marketing, photography, and videography. Audiences for these marketing initiatives include prospective undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, current students, and others. With the support of the director, the Marketing and Communications Manager collaborates with the college’s Office of Student Success, as well as alumni and donors, University Marketing Services & Solutions, college recruiters, OSU Admissions, and other campus partners. In the College of Health, we passionately believe that health is for all people. Our world-leading faculty and committed students work to prevent disease and injury, identify factors that affect health and well-being, inform policy, and shape environments that improve lives and help everyone, from children to seniors, thrive. We serve others, enjoy meaningful careers and lives, innovate, approach health and well-being through a lens of equity, and co-create knowledge and solutions to pressing health challenges in the far corners of Oregon, the nation and world. Our degree programs – Athletic Training, Human Development and Family Sciences, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Public Health – are offered in Corvallis, and a few of our programs are offered at OSU -Cascades. A number of online degrees, minors, certificates, and microcredentials are taught by our faculty via OSU Ecampus to meet the needs of a variety of learners. This position reports to the COH Director of Marketing and Communications and is a member of the college Marketing and Communications team. As a member of that team, the Marketing and Communications Manager will: + Work with the team to conceptualize and implement digital marketing campaigns using established branding. + Produce and curate videos and photos for a variety of mediums. + Lead the development of paid and organic social media, tracking budgets and project managing student workers to create, produce, and edit high-performing social media assets. + Serve as the college’s social media expert, keeping ahead of paid and organic social media marketing best practices, staying on brand, and ensuring consistency in messaging. + Monitor and report on social media and related performance metrics and optimize plans to meet objectives. + Create and oversee the timely delivery of other content, including course promotions, event promotion, internal communication, digital signage, and more, including various design requests. Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all. FACTS : •Top 1.4% university in the world •More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined •1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. •2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties •7cultural resource centers (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources) that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone •100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates •35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color •217k+ alumni worldwide •For more interesting facts about OSU visit:https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total Rewards Package: Oregon State University offers acomprehensive benefits package (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee) with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: •Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. •Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. •Retirement savings paid by the university. •A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. •Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. •Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. •Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life. Future and current OSU employees can use theBenefits Calculator (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator) to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU . Key Responsibilities Incorporated into their daily work, the Marketing and Communications Manager demonstrates a commitment to a collaborative and inclusive community in all interactions and duties performed. This individual contributes to a welcoming and respectful workplace and educational culture that translates to the college’s various marketing platforms. 50% Content creation, graphics, photos, video 20% Planning, project management, reporting 10% Supervision 10% Collaboration and coordination 5% Professional development and service 5% Other What You Will Need + Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, PR or field related to the duties of the position AND two years of professional experience;ORa bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline AND at least three years of professional experience related to the duties of the position. + Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to modify voice as appropriate to various platforms and audiences. + Experience with the development, implementation, and management of digital marketing strategies, particularly social media content. + Demonstrated skill in photography and videography, including basic photo and video editing. + Experience with managing priorities, deadlines, and time-critical situations for multiple projects. + Graphic design skills, including the ability to use tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or equivalents. + Ability to learn and adapt to multiple forms of digital communication systems and tools. + A proven track record of creative and innovative work. + Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully and inclusively, both in writing and verbally, with a diverse audience. + Project management experience and demonstrated success and willingness to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives, and the ability to work independently and on a team. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030. What We Would Like You to Have + Experience creating, managing, and analyzing paid social media efforts, including direct experience in digital advertising management platforms and tools including Google Ads/Analytics, AI, social media, and emerging digital marketing tools and technologies. + Experience with deploying an appropriate brand identity. + Experience working in higher education. + Experience with basic market research. + Knowledge of AP style. + Experience with project management tools such as Asana. + Familiarity or experience using SEO and SEM . + A master’s degree in marketing, advertising, PR, communications or a field relevant to the duties outlined in the position description. Working Conditions / Work Schedule Regular business hours. Work will be in person on the Corvallis campus; some telework can be negotiated, in alignment with OSU’sFlexible Work Arrangement Agreement (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/flexible-work/flexible-work-arrangement-agreement) . Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $58,300- $75,800 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position\_descriptions/113699 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P08858UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 04/21/2025 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 02/17/2025 Full Consideration Date Closing Date 03/03/2025 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position. 3) Other Document 1: A document providing a link(s) to a professional site(s) showcasing at least three examples each of professional marketing or feature writing, photography, and videography. Individual documents for writing will be accepted for writing examples. 4) Please upload your responses to the following questions as Other Document 2: + What interests you most about this position and working in a college environment, and how would you contribute to our small team? + How do you collaborate with team members to ensure consistent and branded messaging/voice and visuals across all marketing efforts? + How have you used writing and/or photography or videography to contribute to a campaign or tell a story? What were the goals, tactics and outcomes? You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information please contact: Kathryn Stroppel kathryn.stroppel@oregonstate.edu 541-602-5775 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at ourBackground Checks (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks) website including thefor candidates (https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates) section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team atemployee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental Questions Read More at: https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/164864 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.