Communications & Marketing-Department Specialist-GEAR UP Achieve Program

Job Description
Overview
The College of Education is hiring for a part-time Communications & Marketing-Department Specialist . Thisrole creates communications, marketing and promotional materialdelivered through various mediums in a college, school, ordepartment.

Responsibilities

Develops communication and/or marketing plans to promote thevision, mission, goals and achievements of the University.

Researches and composes content for dissemination through avariety of mediums, such as internal or external publications,social media, brochures, posters, newsletters, websites,presentations, development/fundraising materials, press packages,or broadcast media.

Coordinates the production of materials to includecontent/style editing, designing, printing, photography and/orcopywriting.

Prepares and/or coordinates advertising, media-buying, andprospect-based marketing plans.

Coordinates marketing and communication calendars, productionschedules and deadlines, including coordination of work carried outby external vendors.

Submits material to journals, associations or other externalmedia, either proactively or in response to requests.

Evaluates effectiveness of communications, public relations,and/or marketing programs.

Prepares press releases and participates in public relationsactivities for the University.

Plans and organizes special events and meetings, as well asparticipation at conferences or trade shows.

Maintains files, databases and electronic records ofmaterials.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing orrelated field and 0 years of experience in marketing andcommunications services to include print journalism

Substitutions Allowed for Experience, When a candidate hasthe required education, but lacks the required experience, they maynormally apply additional appropriate education toward theexperience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevanteducation per year of required experience.

Contract Type
Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives throughresearch, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on ourstudents, our communities, and the world.

Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a topemployer in higher education.

We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits,educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/lifebalance.

Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offerssouthern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, andeasy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexicobeaches.

A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fosteringan environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed,valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and educationopportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other classificationprotected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of EqualOpportunity Compliance's website to learnmore.

Posted Date
7/17/2026

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