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Title: Coordinator for Online and Print Communications
Division Name: University Advancement
Department: University Marketing & Communications

Job Summary

This position operates under the directives of the University editorial and visual standards manuals and works closely with the Associate Director for Strategic Communications to plan, develop, and implement marketing strategies for the University with an emphasis on those related to print and online communications. Responsible for the proper execution and integrity of online communication pieces. Also works with writers, editors, photographers, and production staff to ensure desired outcome of final project. This position also is responsible for interviewing individuals and writing feature stories used across external university publications and social media platforms to reach specific audiences that include alumni, retirees, prospective students and their families, donors, and friends.
The position deals with a variety of members of the campus community.

This position works closely with the Editorial director, Associate Director, and Social Media Coordinators to produce online communications for flagship channels. As a key member of the editorial and online communications team, this position oversees various aspects of the News system, including University Marketing and Communications News blog. Additionally, this position maintains editorial consistency through extensive editing of projects that are completed within University Marketing and Communications.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$60,000 - $67,000 annual, commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications or a closely related field.
2. Three (3) years of full-time or part-time equivalent professional level experience in communications, journalism, or writing related fields that must have included feature writing and copy editing.
3. Ability to provide strategic leadership to help unify online communications across campus.
4. Strong feature writing and copy-editing skills.
5. Familiarity with Associated Press style.
5. Demonstrated copyediting and proofing skills.
6. Ability to develop communications plans for social media and online publications.
7. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage staff and students.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead long-term multimedia projects.
9. Ability to work within a committee structure and in partnership with multiple clients/offices on any given project.
10. Ability to take and edit photos.
11. Experience with social media posting and monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Self-starting independent self-manager.
2. Experience leading and editing an online or print publication.
3. Familiarity with Google Analytics.
4. Master's degree in communications, journalism, or a related field.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage staff and students.
6. Experience using a WordPress content management system.

Work Hours

Core work hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional night and weekend assignments required.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

October 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List
Transcripts - See Special Instructions section for additional options

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Optional Applicant Documents

Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Contact Information for Applicants

Breanna Crippen
Human Resources
309-438-8315
bcplese@ilstu.edu 

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.