Position Title Communication and Student Engagement Specialist
Position Type Staff
FTE
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General Employment Period
Aug 1 – May 31
General Work Schedule (days of week)
Monday – Friday
General shift hours
8 am – 5 pm with some flexibility available
Benefits Eligible? Yes
Job Summary/Basic Function
The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead communication efforts for offices in the division of Student Development and Campus Life.
Additionally to provide administrative support in the Office of Student Engagement.
The office consists of an Assistant Dean/Director, Assistant Director, and Student Organizations and Programming Coordinator
Communication efforts for the division include:
managing all Campus Center publicity reservations
designing social media content
coordinating efforts for the campus student engagement platform Cobber Connect
communication projects may include writing, editing, designing reports, brochures, websites, slide decks, and other content for various audiences including current and prospective students, employees, and parents.
Student Engagement programs include: student organizations, leadership trainings, inclusive community initiatives, Student Government, student programming events, Cobber Food Pantry, and the Parke Student Leadership Center.
The specialist will:
hire and train student staff
manage department purchase cards
serve as first point of contact for the office
research and design new digital processes related to student group off-campus travel, fundraising, equipment check-out, and financial systems
This position works in a fast-paced professional environment that necessitates an efficient and orderly flow of operations.
A sensitivity to college student development is essential, and a desire to help teach and mentor college students who are learning practical skills.
Minimum Qualifications
· Associate degree in administrative support, communications or related field, plus two years of
office administrative experience, or by equivalent education and experience.
· Experience with Windows, Word, and Excel
· Database and/or communications platform experience (with a combination of programs such as
Qualtrics, Event Management System, Mail Chimp, Banner, Google suite, Microsoft Teams, Slack,
Asana, Basecamp or similar)
· Experience communicating to individuals about project needs and/or deadlines
· Design and content creation experience using programs such as Canva, Adobe, or similar.
· Editorial/proofreading experience.
Preferred Qualifications
· Web site and social media management
· Experience in a college or university office or involvement in college co-curricular activities.
· Experience with a college student engagement platform such as Campus Groups, Campus Labs, or Anthology.
Open Until Filled Yes
Screening Begins 11/10/2023
Benefits
Concordia College is proud to offer numerous benefits to its employees, including
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Health Insurance
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Health Savings Account
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Flexible Savings Account
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Vision Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Preventative Chiropractic Program
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Retirement Plan
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Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
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Life Insurance (full-time only)
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Planned Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year
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13 paid holidays including the time off in between Christmas and New Year
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Paid parental leave
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Extended Illness Benefit (EIB)
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Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages.
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Up to 50% tuition discount with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
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Up to 100% tuition discounts with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
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Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MAT bus rides
EEO/AA Statement
Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a writing sample as part of your application.
A writing sample could consist of any marketing piece you’ve created such as a report, social media campaign, web content, brochure, or similar.
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Location Moorhead