Rank: Administrator III
Search Number: [S24-034]
Job Posted: October 28, 2024

Southern Connecticut State University is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus wide commitment to social justice.  Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of more than 9,000 students, offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. It is one of four universities in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System. The University is located in New Haven, a city rich with arts and culture, and less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

The Assistant Director of Integrated Communications & Marketing for Website Information serves as the University’s website public information and social media specialist; serving as editor and designer for projects including but not limited to, the online publications of University Information, publications, announcements and campus news.

Position Responsibilities

Serves as the Integrated Communications & Marketing website information manager and social media specialist, providing the University with services necessary for maintaining and developing the public information posted on the University’s website and social media websites. 

In partnership with communications staff, defines and executes social media strategies. Responsible for generating relevant content while tracking metrics and analyzing trends.

Assists in developing and recommending appropriate policies that govern the public information aspect of the University’s website.

Works with campus offices and departments in developing and posting appropriate academic departmental programmatic information.

Responsible for all aspects of website creation and maintenance including writing official statements, online introductions and explanations pertaining to the University website, formatting and editing existing official text, creating original graphics and altering existing graphics for web display, search engine optimization, and organizing the official website and its site map.

Works under project coordinators in the Integrated Communications & Marketing department to develop and complete specific online projects.

Performs other duties and responsibilities related to those described above which do not alter the basic level or responsibility of the position.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred. Three (3) years of professional web design and maintenance experience, including experience with digital publication to web-ready conversions. Knowledge of social media platforms. Ability to write and edit in a manner commensurate with University standards. Ability to produce web-ready publications. Experience with Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop, FTP and web applications, including content management systems. These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience.

Application

To be considered, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Jian Chan, chanj2@southernct.edu no later than November 27, 2024. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Southern Connecticut State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.