Overview
The Public Relations Specialist II position is an integral part of the communications team for the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (EEJCEHS). The communications team works directly for the Dean’s office and handles communications, media, and marketing outreach for the entire college, which houses eight departments and eight professional centers. The Public Relations Specialist position requires excellent writing and editing skills, research skills, interviewing experience, project management, and content creation ability for print and electronic publications, including a monthly newsletter, magazines, websites, social media, student recruitment material, fund-raising proposals, and other general information.
Responsibilities
- Organize, coordinate, and assist in public relations and communications strategies to advance the public profile of the college
- Research, write, edit, and develop electronic and printed recruitment and communication materials
- Create and manage content for social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and Twitter.
- Assist in the development and implementation of special events and promotional activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, marketing, public relations, communications or related field, and 2 years of relevant experience in professional writing, journalism, or public relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Professional writing skills
- Presentation skills and ability to express ideas verbally and in writing
- Strategic vision of communications and marketing
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing social media channels for a large organization
- Experience writing using AP style guidelines
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience in interviewing, working with project management software, and contributing to marketing strategies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proven proofreading and editing skills and knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
- Ability to conduct effective interviews and write persuasively to convey subjects’ experience.
- Self-starter: ability to work well both with a team and with minimal supervision.
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Effective organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with others to meet deadlines and to prioritize workload appropriately.
- Ability to self-assess performance against objectives and make adjustments as necessary.
- Ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Highly dependable and able to meet deadlines.
- Able to work quickly and efficiently on multiple tasks.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
- Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
- Cover Letter to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under “Other Documents 1-10”
- Writing Sample to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile under “Other Documents 1-10”
- Contact information for three professional references to be entered in the Candidate Profile
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Minimum $49,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits.
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers. Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
*updated 7/2023
Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
*updated 09/2023