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Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Job Title:
Manager, IT Communications Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291793 About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary
Provides and oversees the communications for University Information Technology (UITS) division\'s projects and services. Engages in university-wide communications and social media groups to track evolving trends and adopt best practices. Plans, creates, and implements institution-wide communication campaigns as well as creates, edits, and disseminates written communications. Responsible for designing and developing print and digital materials via email, social media, campus webpages, digital signs, flyers, and/or posters. Supports and develops learning opportunities within UITS division for staff, engagement, recruitment and retention programs, initiatives, and processes. Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages all day-to-day activities for division communications Drafts, edits, and disseminates written communications and designs print and digital materials for student, faculty and staff audiences via email, campus webpages, digital signs, social media, video, flyers, posters, and other media content as needed Serves as a marketing spokesperson for the division at campus events Supervises assigned staff and/or student workers Maintains, develops, and communicates services and programs to relevant stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff Collects, analyzes, and reports data regarding the effectiveness of communication campaigns Develops and proposes institution-wide communication campaigns, plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals and audience needs Collaborates with external university units on projects and services as needed Organizes, coordinates, and manages department promotional presence at campus events Designs and develops professional presentations for leadership Selects user groups to evaluate and test new and current software and services Supports innovation, engagement, recruitment, and retention strategies Develops and supports division staff engagement and talent development Measures effectiveness of communication strategies for IT services Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor\'s from an accredited institution of higher education in related field. Required Experience Five (5) years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field to include at least three (3) years of management experience. Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, with specific focus on InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Spark Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Abilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Able to convey technical information to audiences with limited technical experience Able to learn new learning technology systems quickly Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Able to prioritize schedules Able to engage in community outreach through organizations, conferences, and other events Able to speak and present professionally in a public forum KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and experience in project management Knowledge of communications processes and procedures Skills Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, with specific focus on InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Spark) Skills in digital and print design Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found in the online policy manual. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination by any member of the KSU Community. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. See https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf for details. Seniorities and job type
Mid-Senior level Full-time Information Technology Online Audio and Video Media This description is based on the information provided in the original posting. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x
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Manager, IT Communications
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Manager, IT Communications
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Inside Higher Ed About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Job Title:
Manager, IT Communications Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291793 About Us
Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU! Location
(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary
Provides and oversees the communications for University Information Technology (UITS) division\'s projects and services. Engages in university-wide communications and social media groups to track evolving trends and adopt best practices. Plans, creates, and implements institution-wide communication campaigns as well as creates, edits, and disseminates written communications. Responsible for designing and developing print and digital materials via email, social media, campus webpages, digital signs, flyers, and/or posters. Supports and develops learning opportunities within UITS division for staff, engagement, recruitment and retention programs, initiatives, and processes. Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages all day-to-day activities for division communications Drafts, edits, and disseminates written communications and designs print and digital materials for student, faculty and staff audiences via email, campus webpages, digital signs, social media, video, flyers, posters, and other media content as needed Serves as a marketing spokesperson for the division at campus events Supervises assigned staff and/or student workers Maintains, develops, and communicates services and programs to relevant stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff Collects, analyzes, and reports data regarding the effectiveness of communication campaigns Develops and proposes institution-wide communication campaigns, plans to ensure alignment with strategic goals and audience needs Collaborates with external university units on projects and services as needed Organizes, coordinates, and manages department promotional presence at campus events Designs and develops professional presentations for leadership Selects user groups to evaluate and test new and current software and services Supports innovation, engagement, recruitment, and retention strategies Develops and supports division staff engagement and talent development Measures effectiveness of communication strategies for IT services Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor\'s from an accredited institution of higher education in related field. Required Experience Five (5) years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field to include at least three (3) years of management experience. Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Proficient with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, with specific focus on InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Spark Preferred Educational Qualifications An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field Abilities Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Able to convey technical information to audiences with limited technical experience Able to learn new learning technology systems quickly Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines Able to prioritize schedules Able to engage in community outreach through organizations, conferences, and other events Able to speak and present professionally in a public forum KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and experience in project management Knowledge of communications processes and procedures Skills Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, with specific focus on InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Spark) Skills in digital and print design Strong attention to detail and follow up skills Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found in the online policy manual. Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination by any member of the KSU Community. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity. Other Information This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time. Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. See https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf for details. Seniorities and job type
Mid-Senior level Full-time Information Technology Online Audio and Video Media This description is based on the information provided in the original posting. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x
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