Communications Specialist job - Colby College - Waterville, ME

Department: Admissions & Financial Aid

Date: 08/03/2015

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Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby’s rigorous academic program is rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars. Students pursue intellectual passions, choosing among 56 majors or developing their own. Independent and collaborative research, study abroad, and internships offer robust opportunities to prepare students for postgraduate success. Colby is home to a community of 1,850 dedicated and diverse students from around the globe. Its Maine location provides easy access to world-class research institutions and civic engagement experiences.

Under the leadership of its new president, David A. Greene, Colby is building on this strong foundation while remaining committed to excellence, to supporting students and faculty at the highest levels, and to the College’s deep liberal arts traditions. This new chapter includes plans for creating innovative academic initiatives and partnerships, strengthening the connections between the liberal arts and the professional world, revitalizing downtown Waterville, and pursuing significant capital projects for performing arts and athletics. Colby invites applicants to apply for the position of:

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Office of Admissions & Financial Aid

Full-Time, 12-Month, Exempt, Salaried, Administrative Staff Appointment

Reporting to the Director of Outreach and Recruitment, the Communications Specialist works in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, in close collaboration with the Office of Communications, to create compelling written and visual content for multiple constituencies. The Communications Specialist is responsible for writing and editing letters, emails, print materials, and web copy, producing short videos, creating promotional materials, helping to implement strategic communications plans, and providing data-driven recommendations for communications strategies. The successful candidate will show an extraordinary degree of self-motivation, a natural tendency toward collaboration, and a high level of respect for the kind of learning that happens at liberal arts institutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Write and edit letters, emails, website copy, speeches, publications, and other promotional materials

Coordinate the production of several short videos, including storyboards, shooting photography, recording audio, video editing, final production, and exporting and posting to the web

Collaborate with the Office of Communications to create print materials for prospective students, college counselors, and other admissions audiences

Contribute to the implementation of the admissions communications plan, utilizing different media and ensuring timely delivery

Analyze data from several sources and provide recommendations for communications strategies

Travel to high schools and community-based organizations

Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Experience shooting and editing video

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Premiere, highly preferred

Strong, self-motivated work ethic and a competitive spirit

Highly organized, attentive to detail, technically proficient, and dedicated to the office and the College

Proven ability to work with a wide variety of people

High energy, creative initiative, flexibility, and a sense of humor are essential

Talent and confidence to exercise discretion while working independently, as well as the commitment to working as part of a team, are expected

Flexibility in working some nights and weekends is essential

A few weeks of travel are required; A valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel by air are required at the time of hiring and throughout the term of employment

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: This position has significant interaction with students, faculty, staff, the public, and community.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/ENVIRONMENT :
Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary and lifting up to 25+ pounds. Computer usage involving repetitive hand/wrist motion is also necessary.

Preferred start date is Summer 2015. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, portfolio of at least one print piece and one video, and the contact information of three professional (NOTE: For those applying online, please combine the references and portfolio of at least one print piece and a link to one video in a single document, and post that document in the References location). Materials should be addressed to:

Communications Specialist – Search Committee

Office of Human Resources

Colby College

5500 Mayflower Hill

Waterville, ME 04901-8855

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To apply electronically send to hr@colby.edu . If you choose to apply electronically you do not need to send duplicate copies by U.S. Mail. If your electronic materials are unreadable we will notify you promptly.

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