Job Description

Requisition: 202500052S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff

Department: CJ Student Success & Operations

General Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mass Communications, Journalism, Public Relations/Advertising, or a related field. Two years of professional experience in writing, social media, public relations, or experience in a related field. Preferred bilingual in Spanish. Experience in Higher Education and specialized work is desirable.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:

Create digital and print media to include social media, news releases, and web content for the College of Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Center.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Plans, writes, edits, and reviews content for publications, news releases, advertisements, marketing materials, web pages, videos and social media posts for the College of Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice Center. Partners together on activities, programs, publications, awards and general matters of interest. Researches and conducts interviews to produce targeted news reports for both internal and external audiences as well as expanded features on research, teaching, operations, and student activities for various publication outlets. Communicates current events and services to students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders. Responds to inquiries or requests for information and serves as primary point of contact for college programs. Provides assistance with and interprets policies and procedures. May coordinate and supervise program activities. May process purchasing and be involved in budget decisions within the department. Provides supervision to student workers. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Works with requesters to develop content for external marketing/communications projects. Submits requests and works with IMC on external project completion. Creates social media posts (e.g., spotlight series, faculty/students news, etc.). Creates newsletters/videos for external audiences. Creates and sends marketing materials to prospective students (print and digital). Sends mass emails on behalf of the College. Develops and sends CJ weekly emails

About Sam Houston State University

About Sam Houston State University For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more. SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online. Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges th ... e university's significant commitment to service. Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences. Member The Texas State University System

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