Title: FP053 Media & Marketing Manager - Campus Life & Diversity

State Role Title: Media & Marketing Manager I

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Oversees the marketing, communications and media strategy for the Division of Student Affairs in marketing activities and communication activities which support the divisional mission and goals. Serves as an intentional collaborator in the development and execution of communications strategies and plans for events to elevate the student experience. Assists the departments within the division with the development of effective marketing, communications, and media to ensure effective deliverables, a robust communication culture, and a highly engaging student experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills; strong strategic, creative, and problem-solving skills; excellent organizational skills; and must be able to handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines in a professional, efficient and effective manner. Familiarity with online communications and client tools including web content management systems, broadcast email marketing tools, and social networking. Expertise in use of English grammar, punctuation, and syntax. Must be proficient with Adobe Creative Suite, or Creative Cloud programs such as Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Illustrator, graphic design and photography. Must have experience in creating & managing content for podcast.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Advertising, Journalism, Communications or relevant field. A minimum of three years’ experience in marketing, graphics design, and social media campaigns. Prior experience developing marketing and communication strategies for campaigns and projects; solid experience managing multiple, concurrent projects; prior experience working in a higher education setting. Must be able to work weekends and evenings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline strongly preferred. Experience working in a diverse student-centered environment preferred. Experience supervising and/or advising students.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
EEO Statement
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Jamillah Currence

Phone: 757.823.8764

Email: jlcurrence@nsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.