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Northern Illinois University Hiring for Professional Services at DeKalb, IL Full Time
Job Description
Position Details
Classification TitleProfessional Services
Position Number00036429
FTE0.10
DepartmentOERD Marketing & Messaging
Employment TypePart-Time
Responsibilities
Working HoursM-F, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 4 days a week, 9 a.m-3 p.m. with lunch hour
Starting Salary$25 -$30/hour based on skills/experience
Required Skills
Preferred Qualification
Posting Date10/17/2023
Closing Date11/17/2023
Materials
Background Check RequiredYes
Special Instructions for Applicants
EEO Statement
Visa Policy
ADA Accommodation
Safety Information
Quick Linkhttps://employment.niu.edu/postings/74469
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Responsibilities
This position is responsible for managing, creating and sending email newsletters for a large volume of programs in the Division of Outreach, Engagement and Regional Development (OERD). This person will manage mailing lists, oversee the content curation, drop content into pre-designed templates, and schedule the newsletters to send. Some graphic design and photo editing work will be required. The newsletter manager works closely with writers, editors, graphic designers and project managers to produce creative, effective collateral that reflects the university brand, while satisfying unique partnership requirements and meeting the needs of a diverse audience. This position is an integral part of the division’s Marketing & Messaging Team and must work collaboratively under tight deadlines.
General responsibilities are managing the content calendar, communicating with account managers, curating written and visual content, building the newsletters in the ActiveCampaign platform, managing mailing lists, and scheduling the sending of the newsletters. This position requires frequent communication with stakeholders in the division and fellow OERD Marketing & Messaging Team members.
Working Hours
Starting Salary
Required Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in writing, communications or graphic design or related field.
* Experience managing, building, and sending email newsletter campaigns.
Preferred Qualification
* Experience building and sending email newsletters in email marketing programs such as Mailchimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign, Slate, or equivalent.
* Proven experience creating email newsletters while maintaining brand standards.
* Experience using Photoshop to edit images.
* Basic understanding of HTML.
* Experience using collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams and Basecamp.
* Skills in written and oral communication.
* Ability to work effectively with colleagues under tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills including the ability to explain complex concepts to stakeholders who don’t have marketing experience.
* Project management experience organizing and maintaining complex scheduling of projects.
* Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.
Posting Date
Closing Date
Materials
Background Check Required
Special Instructions for Applicants
Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including the employment dates and duties for all positions held.
Current NIU students carrying six or more hours are not eligible for extra help employment.
Employment is contingent upon your passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
EEO Statement
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
[email protected]
815-753-5560
Visa Policy
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
ADA Accommodation
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at [email protected].
Safety Information
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.
- Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.
- Read the Fire Safety Report. Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 815-753-0404 for a hard copy.
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Optional Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
