Job Details

Columbus Technical College is seeking a full-time Communications and Marketing Specialist for our Communications and Marketing Department. This position will be responsible for assisting in the creation and management of marketing and communications content for the college. This position is full-time/non-exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and plans marketing efforts for the technical college.
• Create messaging as needed for all forms of marketing communications, including presentations, marketing material, newsletters, articles and social media.
• Takes photos and writes news releases to be submitted to local media.
• Create compelling copy for brochures, flyers, annual reports, ads and other promotional materials.
• Write and update website content for the technical college.
• Coordinates social media presence for the college.
• Collaborate with senior staff on developing speeches, presentations and other materials as needed.
• Assist with media outreach.
• Proofread all marketing communications.
• Fact-check and ensure timeliness and accuracy of all content before publication.
• Assist with other Communications Department tasks and projects as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of public relations theories and practices
• Knowledge of English grammar use, research, theories and practices
• Knowledge and understanding of a technical college education
• Knowledge of ADA compliance materials production
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects
• Ability to present a variety of informational and promotional materials
• Ability to write for interaction purposes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or other related field *and* Three (3) years' experience in writing for marketing communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in marketing and communications within an educational institution or entity.

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:
Position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students - 706.###.####, [email protected]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees - 706.###.####, [email protected]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) - 706.###.####, [email protected]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.