Job Description

Position Summary

The MSU Libraries seeks a Communications Coordinator to assist in coordinating the MSU Libraries internal and external communications to promote the Libraries’ abundant initiatives, resources and services to the MSU and broader community. This position is part of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Organizational Development Division and reports to the MSU Libraries’ Communications Manager. The Communications Coordinator will assist with initiatives related to social media content and email campaigns; press releases and other promotional copy; exhibit materials; the Libraries’ bi-annual Insight magazine and other publications; and other projects as needed. This new position will work with multiple units across the Libraries to identify and develop content that highlights the Libraries as the heart of academic life at Michigan State University. The Communications Coordinator will also collaborate and communicate effectively with core stakeholders including students, faculty, donors and colleagues.

Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities

• In consultation with the MSU Libraries Communications manager, plan, prepare, review, and schedule content that promotes the activities, resources, and values of the MSU Libraries, with an emphasis on DEI initiatives.
• Actively engage on the MSU Libraries main accounts with peer institutional accounts and direct messaging.
• Coordinate social media efforts between individual units within the Libraries and between the Libraries and individual units on campus.
• Monitors various publications and electronic sources of news and commentary for potential relevance to unit activities.
• Crafting compelling stories that communicate the impact of the Libraries in the teaching, learning and research lifecycle of students, faculty and staff at MSU.
• Providing editorial support for content coming out of the Communications Unit and other Libraries units as needed.
• Creating content including graphic design for both print and digital promotional materials or having knowledge of and experience with graphic design to ensure the development of quality graphic design elements created by various content providers
• Representing the Libraries in various activities and participating in meetings related to marketing and communication within the University (e.g., University Communications) and with a variety of regional and national organizations.

The MSU Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective and experience and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. The candidate will partner with others to develop our welcoming multicultural environment. More information on our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is available at: .

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications, Telecommunications, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Relations; up to six months of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in internal communications; news, broadcasting, and print media, and/or marketing, advertising, and creative services; graphic design; word processing; desktop publishing; web design; presentation software; spreadsheet and/or database software; public presentation; or radio production; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive, enthusiastic and productive collaborations working with diverse audiences, constituencies, and colleagues including faculty, students, administrators, consortia partners, and national organizations.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and an intent to work in and foster a collaborative, respectful culture.
• Knowledge of or willingness to advance skills in accessibility practice
• Knowledge of various editorial styles including AP, CMS, etc.
• Knowledge of design software programs including Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Advanced degree in Communications, Digital Media, or similar.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three references (2 must be present/past supervisors).

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

Bidding eligibility ends September 24, 11:55 PM

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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