Communications Specialist

Title: Communications Specialist

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: Internal – minimum 5 days

Department: 83R000 – Communications & Brand Management

Division: 3R1000 – Chief of Staff & Chief Comm Officer

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.50

Additional Schedule Details: Flexible schedule required with possible weekend and evening work required.

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt – 44

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Sarah Baker

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Communications Specialist will act as a liaison between Communications and Brand Management and our internal campus partners to advise marketing strategies and manage projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: – Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience: Three years of relevant experience and/or recognized training or appropriate educational qualification would be required. Requires proficient knowledge of principles and best practices of marketing.

Licensure & Certifications:

Job Duties:

• 40% – Advise university departments on the development of an appropriate marketing plan and strategy for their area. – ()
• 30% – Manage projects to be accomplished by the CBM creative team. – ()
• 20% – Suggest third-party approved vendors and help the department connect with these individuals. – ()
• 10% – Supports the office function by completing other duties as assigned. – ()

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.