To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following digital documents:
1. Resume: Finalists will attend a meet and greet with unit employees/close collaborators which will include the distribution of their redacted resume and a short biography.
2. Cover letter that addresses each required qualification
3. Writing samples (uploaded as Other Document 1): Please provide three professional writing samples. Upload all samples as a combined PDF or as a document with a link to each sample. Samples should demonstrate clean editing and effective communication skills.
4. Multimedia samples (Uploaded as Other Document 2): Please attach a document with links to two examples of photography or video work (or both) that you shot and/or edited.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact: Kathryn Stroppel, [email protected], 541-737-6612
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].
Position Information
Department
Extension Communications (TEX)
Position Title
Specialist 2-Publications
Job Title
Communications Specialist
Appointment Type
Professional Faculty
Job Location
Corvallis
Benefits Eligible
Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option?
Yes
Job Summary
The Division of Extension and Engagement is seeking a Communications Specialist for the division’s Communications and Marketing team. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE ), 12-month, professional faculty position. The primary work location for this position is the division’s Communications and Marketing office on OSU’s campus in Corvallis, Oregon. This position is expected to work onsite in Corvallis at least three (3) days per week.
This Communications Specialist position is a team member of the Division of Extension and Engagement’s (division) Communication and Marketing Unit. This position reports to the unit’s News and Public Affairs Manager.
The Communications Specialist creates content in a variety of media and delivery platforms to inform public audiences about the division’s programs, people and impact. The primary focus is on storytelling, including writing, editing and basic multimedia production. This work serves to build awareness of and support for the division and its units among the public, decision-makers and other audiences. This position covers programmatic beats as assigned. In addition, this position contributes to efforts to create content and related strategies that are accessible to all and linguistically and culturally relevant.
The Communications Specialist collaborates with unit colleagues, division faculty and staff, and external collaborators, including government agencies and organizations, members of the media and the public.
The division has built the capacity and expectation for employees to use digital communications and technologies in the modern-day workplace. This reflects our demonstrable commitment to using digital communications tools and changing technologies as a primary way to raise Oregonian’s awareness of and engagement with our organization, programs and resources. These activities will be included in the annual plan of work, impact statements and summary of accomplishments/achievements.
About the division’s communication and marketing unit:
This unit operates as an integrated communications and marketing team in support of the Division of Extension and Engagement and the statewide OSU Extension Service. The team collaborates with division leadership and colleagues to create educational, engaging and brand-aligned communications that increase awareness, access and support among external audiences. This includes educational publishing; news and media relations; marketing and branding; design and multimedia; web and content strategy; and executive, public affairs and internal communication efforts. The team also provides support, consultation and training for division employees in these areas. In addition, the team provides collaborative leadership for innovative and effective use of educational and communication technologies.
About the division:
The Division of Extension and Engagement is core to Oregon State University’s mission. The division helps create real solutions and positive impact across Oregon and beyond. The division is aligned under the leadership of the Vice Provost for Extension and Engagement. To learn more about our division and its core units and initiatives, please visit:
Oregon State University strives to ensure that all educational programs, services, activities, and materials we offer to the public are identified, developed, delivered, and evaluated in an accessible, inclusive, equitable, and socially just manner. OSU division’s educational programs, services, activities, and materials are available to all people. OSU division prohibits discrimination in all its programs, services, activities, and materials. All employees are responsible for and expected to comply with Civil Rights obligations and actively work to expand access to all eligible populations.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS :
Key Responsibilities
70% – Content creation, publication and distribution
15% – Collaboration and coordination
10% – Professional development and service
5% – Other
What You Will Need
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
The primary work location for this position is the OSU Extension Communications office on OSU’s campus in Corvallis, Oregon. However, flexible work may be established via an OSU Flexible Work Arrangement Agreement, with pre-determined periodic reviews of on-going work for continuation of the agreement. This position is expected to work onsite in Corvallis at least three (3) days per week.
Position requires travel throughout Oregon and non-standard (evening and weekend hours) to interview sources and capture content. Infrequent out-of-state travel will be required for professional development and service.
Pay Method
Salary
Pay Period
1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date
Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range
$44,496-$67,758
Link to Position Description
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
P08692UF
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
01/31/2025
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date
12/03/2024
Full Consideration Date
12/31/2024
Closing Date
01/12/2025
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 31, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following digital documents:
1. Resume: Finalists will attend a meet and greet with unit employees/close collaborators which will include the distribution of their redacted resume and a short biography.
2. Cover letter that addresses each required qualification
3. Writing samples (uploaded as Other Document 1): Please provide three professional writing samples. Upload all samples as a combined PDF or as a document with a link to each sample. Samples should demonstrate clean editing and effective communication skills.
4. Multimedia samples (Uploaded as Other Document 2): Please attach a document with links to two examples of photography or video work (or both) that you shot and/or edited.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
For additional information please contact: Kathryn Stroppel, [email protected], 541-737-6612
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].
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