Specialist - Marketing (Communications) - Monroeville

Position Summary

The Marketing Specialist – Communications supports the Marketing & Communications Office (MARCO) in developing and implementing marketing programs to meet the strategic marketing goals of Coastal Alabama Community College. The position is well-suited for those with an interest in growing as a marketing or communications professional.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule E3-03.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with the development, implementation, and tracking of marketing programs such as email, social media, or digital campaigns, and events
• Conducts market research and analyze trends to identify new marketing opportunities
• Develops and creates marketing materials and plans, such as social media calendars, newsletters, email marketing, etc., and ensure brand guidelines are met
• Writes, proofreads, and edits creative and technical content across different mediums
• Serves as central recipient of new information for college websites, working with other departments to ensure content is up-to-date, accurate, and adheres to the Coastal Alabama style and brand guidelines
• Assists with website revisions and maintenance
• Assists in maintaining a college newsletter for internal and external stakeholders
• Assists with social media communications with students, potential students, and interested parties, building relationships with existing supporters online
• Contributes ideas for the growth of social media networks and audiences
• Writes social-media style content and engage readers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and any other social-media platforms, as needed, based on stories, blogs, videos and other college-related content.

• Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
• Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
• Attends all staff meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
• Becomes familiar with and adhere to all College policies and procedures.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
• Serves on and provide information to college committees as needed.
• Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
• Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
• Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college OR equivalent recent relevant full-time work experience (two years of full-time recent relevant work experience for every one year of college).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others and work under pressure.

• One year of current or recent work experience.
• Experience maintaining professional social media accounts.
• An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Commitment to all students and faculty including those of diverse cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

• A completed online application form.
• Current resume’ showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

• It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
• We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
• You may not put “see resume” on any section of the application form.
• Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
• When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you’ve successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
• Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants’ NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
• Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.

• The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.

Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50